Following in his father’s (Rick) and brother’s (Jon) footsteps, Brent Barry said he will sign with the Rockets. That must be an NBA record. Here’s more info in the Chronicle article.

I think it’s a decent pickup, but it doesn’t put Houston over the hump. San Antonio isn’t dumb. If they thought Barry could help them, they would have made sure to sign him. That said, something tells me Barry is on his last legs. And I don’t think he has enough in the tank to provide enough scoring off the bench when Tracy McGrady gets a rest. I don’t think it will be rookie Donte Green, either. At least not this coming season.

One thing is for sure IMHO: Luther Head‘s days in Houston are over. Look for a deal that will package him and maybe Steve Novak.

I still like what Novak can do from behind the 3-point line long-term for the Rockets. Barry will be good for 2008-09 from behind the arc, but he’ll be 37 this time next year, and we all know that’s ancient in NBA years.

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