Rockets general manager Daryl Morey and player agent Calvin Andrews, who represents Rockets forward Chuck Hayes, said after their initial meeting that they were confident that an agreement would be reached for Hayes to return.

"It went extremely well," Andrews said. "We didn't talk about specific numbers yet, but we're very optimistic he will be re-signed as a Rocket. He is at the stage he wants some security. But we are very optimistic things will work out."

The Rockets have the right to match any offers Hayes could receive as a free agent.

"As a preliminary meeting, I thought it went well," Morey said. "We'll continue to go back and forth with them. We feel optimistic as well."