NBA Free Agency: Raptors to Buy Out Marcus Camby, Rockets and Bulls Interested
By Chris Roling
In an expected move, the Toronto Raptors are set to buy out veteran center Marcus Camby in order to allow him to go play for a contender for his remaining years in the NBA.
It sounds as if Camby will not have to wait long to find a new home, as both the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls reportedly have interest.
Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports broke the news first via Twitter:
The Raptors are expected to buy out newcomer C Marcus Camby on the final 2 years of contract soon, a source told Y! LAC, CHI, HOU interested
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 17, 2013
Again, not a shocking move considering Camby has been vocal all offseason about his desire to play for a contender. Of course, it comes down to whether or not he believes the Bulls or Rockets can be contenders as well.
In either scenario, Camby would have to sit on the bench. Houston is a hot destination right now because of Dwight Howard coming to town. That’s not to say Chicago is not a contender, but there is a the question mark that is Derrick Rose’s knee.
We’ll have the latest when the move goes official.
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