Houston in talks to deal Robinson

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June 25, 2013 at 2:44 pm.

Houston Rockets power forward Thomas Robinson. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston small forward Thomas Robinson could again be on the move, as the Rockets are is in “advanced talks” on a trade involving Robinson, the Houston Chronicle reported.

The Rockets have been shopping the power forward, who averaged 4.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 19 contests with Houston, who acquired him in during the season from Sacramento with forwards Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt and a second-round pick for forward Patrick Patterson, center Cole Aldrich, guard Toney Douglas and cash.

The 21-year-old forward, who was the fifth overall selection in the 2012 draft, played 51 games with the Kings, and averaged 4.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game during season.