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Aaron Brooks, like the other Rockets players who had exit interviews Monday, said he need to work on things during the summer. Apparently, dry stand-up humor is among his career goals. On his conversation with coach Kevin McHale: “He just said I was delightful, the best player he ever coached. That’s pretty much it. It was a good meeting.” Houston Chronicle

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Howard Chen: Aaron Brooks' contract not guaranteed for nxt yr, would be $2.5 mill. Says team hasn't given him indication yet if he'll be back. #RedNation Twitter @ho_chenCSN

Houston Rockets, Aaron Brooks 

Jonathan Feigen: Omri Casspi checks in. Rockets would have been interested if he had been bought out, but had Aaron Brooks higher on their list, anyway. Twitter @Jonathan_Feigen

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Omri Casspi, Aaron Brooks 

One source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.com that Brooks surrendered just under $3.4 million of the $6.6 million guaranteed in his Sacramento deal for the right to be bought out and return to free agency after clearing waivers. ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Aaron Brooks 

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Aaron Brooks. To open a roster spot, the Rockets recalled from Rio Grande Valley and then waived forward Tyler Honeycutt. Brooks returns to Houston where he spent the first three-and-a-half seasons of his career. Brooks (6-0, 161, Oregon) has averaged 11.8 points and 3.5 assists in 318 career games (149 starts) with Houston, Phoenix and Sacramento. Waived by Sacramento on Mar. 1, 2013, Brooks averaged 8.0 points and 2.3 assists in 20.8 minutes per game over 46 contests (20 starts) with the Kings this season. He joined Sacramento after spending the 2011-12 campaign with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association, where he was named a CBA All-Star and took Guangdong to the CBA 2012 Finals. NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Aaron Brooks, Tyler Honeycutt 

Mark Berman: Rockets have waived Tyler Honeycutt to make room for Aaron Brooks. Twitter @MarkBermanFox26

Houston Rockets, Aaron Brooks, Tyler Honeycutt 

The Houston Rockets and free agent guard Aaron Brooks have reached a verbal agreement on a contract. "I haven't signed anything yet, but I have a verbal agreement," Brooks said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. "It feels good. It feels weird too." FOX 26 Sports

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Sam Amick: Brooks gets $2.5 mil for rest of this season (not pro-rated), and $2.5 million in team option if it is picked up by Houston next, I'm told Twitter @sam_amick

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Houston has reached agreement on a deal with Aaron Brooks, source tells Y! Sports. Brooks' deal with Rockets includes a team option for next season, sources tell Y! Twitter

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Aaron Brooks has cleared waivers, league source tells Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Mark Berman: NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports the Rockets are in talks with guard Aaron Brooks about bringing him back to Houston. Twitter @MarkBermanFox26

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Brooks is a free agent now, but sources say he will work to finalize a deal to return to the Houston Rockets. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Sam Amick: One consideration on Aaron Brooks-to-Cleveland possibility (Josh Selby waiving making it possible), Cavs want Dion Waiters to keep growing. Twitter @sam_amick

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Marc Stein: Houston's decision to pursue freshly bought out Aaron Brooks nixed Rockets as potential landing spot for Omri Casspi, who thus stays w/Cavs Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Omri Casspi, Aaron Brooks 

“I’d like to thank the great city of Sacramento, the Sacramento Kings Organization, coaching staff and most of all the fans that supported this leg of my journey,” Brooks said in a pair of tweets. “I enjoyed my time with the Kings and wish them success in the future.” Cowbell Kingdom

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Aaron Brooks will likely sign with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Adrian Wojnarowski: After a buyout with the Sacramento Kings, guard Aaron Brooks and the Houston Rockets are discussing a deal, league sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Alex Kennedy: After talking with source close to Aaron Brooks, it doesn't sound like he's close to joining a new team. He'll weigh options and then sign. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

Free Agency, Aaron Brooks 

Grant Napear: Kings have released Aaron Brooks Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Aaron Brooks 

Jason Jones: Not official yet but Kings are working on a buyout w/ guard Aaron Brooks Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Aaron Brooks