Are the Rockets even planning on resigning Donatas Motiejunas?

Well, the dark days of the NBA off season are almost over. Media day and training camp are right around the corner, and before we know it we'll all be too excited for preseason basketball in a few weeks! I have returned to fill your daily Rockets void so make sure you're caught up with today's Rocket Fuel!

Donatas Motiejunas' agent says talks with Houston Rockets lagging | ESPN

So it looks like the Rockets aren't exactly focused on resigning D-MO right now (even though they've promised him a big role in MDA's offense)

Five NBA players that will improve, regress as pick-and-roll threats | CBSSports.com

Those who can master this deadly weapon gives their team a huge advantage. The Beard was already great in the pick-and-roll last season, but he probably will get even better next season.

Summer rewind: Houston Rockets | Yahoo Sports

ICYMI, here's a quick breakdown of the Rockets' off season and their cap room situation.

Houston Rockets: CBA contract clause costs Zhou Qi rookie season | Space City Scoop

While most of us didn't expect to see Zhou Qi in the NBA this season, there is a specific reason why that indeed won't happen (but we should definitely be tracking his progress oversees)