SI's Sam Amick reports that even if Houston succeeds in trading for Dwight Howard, Deron Williams would not be interested in the Rockets.

Source close to Brooklyn PG Deron Williams says Houston not likely to be added to his free agency wish list even if the Rockets get Dwight Howard. Williams is focused on the Nets or Dallas, his hometown team. If Williams felt differently and headed for Houston, and Howard signed the extension that no one thinks he'd ever sign, I'm guessing Rockets GM Daryl Morey would then be given a 27-year extension of his own.

Meanwhile, writers from that other Texas city continue to come up with reasons why Deron Williams should join the Mavericks.

• Sam Amick's post on Houston Rockets - Sam Amick - Sports Illustrated via Sulia
• Dallas Digs Deron - Richie Whitt - CBS DFW