June 05, 2007 Sports » Sports Feature

Is Shane Battier Headed to Seattle? 

Former Griz offered as trade bait?

by John Branston
click to enlarge Shane: On the move again?
  • Shane: On the move again?
From the Tacoma News Tribune: The Houston Rockets intend to contact the Seattle SuperSonics to discuss a potential sign-and-trade deal for free-agent forward Rashard Lewis.

The Rockets will offer forward Shane Battier and their No. 1 draft pick, 26th overall, in an attempt to lure Lewis home to Houston.

The Sonics say they want to re-sign Lewis, a one-time All-Star who has opted out of his contract, and they have the negotiating leverage to convince him to stay because they can offer a longer-term contract than any other suitor.

But the Rockets are hoping that they can cajole Lewis to leave the only NBA team he has played for with the enticement of being close to family and friends.

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