The Houston Rockets have interest in signing Serge Ibaka in free agency, according to Tim MacMahon on the Brian Windhorst podcast. 

Ibaka would give the Rockets a rim protector who could also maintain their space on offense.

Ibaka was a teammate of James Harden and Russell Westbrook with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ibaka could be out of Houston's reach financially.

The Rockets are also interested in Nerlens Noel who will be on a more manageable contract. Houston had conversations with the Thunder for Noel at the deadline.