Rockets reach deal with power forward Ryan Anderson

The Houston Rockets land one of the players they were targeting, in reaching a contract agreement with power forward Ryan Anderson on a four-year deal worth $80 million, NBA sources confirmed.

An eight-year veteran, Anderson spent the last four seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans.

During the 2015-16 season Anderson averaged 17 points and six rebounds.

For his career he is averaging nearly 38 per cent from distance.

Anderson has also played for the New Jersey Nets (2008-09) and the Orlando Magic (2009-12).