In this March 17, 2012, photo, Houston Rockets' Luis Scola, of Argentina, runs up the court during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. The Rockets waived Scola on Friday, July 13, 2012, clearing more salary space with a major move in mind. A fan favorite in Houston, the 6-foot-9 Scola averaged 14.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in five seasons with the Rockets. Scola grabbed 2,984 rebounds with the Rockets to rank ninth on the team's career list. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)