Aaron Brooks is bothered by Houston's reluctance to negotiate a contract extension with him.

"It's kind of stressful," Brooks said. "I was hoping we maybe could get something done this summer, but we couldn't, so I'm stuck in the position I'm in.

"I understand, but it's bothering me. It's the business of basketball. You have to take it like it is. I'm stuck with that."

Brooks' agent, Leon Rose, is scheduled to meet with GM Daryl Morey on Wednesday.