According to the Houston Chronicle, free agent and former Spur Brent Barry has agreed to join the Houston Rockets.  Houston will give him the bi-annual exception, which is $3.9 million over two seasons.

The Rockets sought after Barry in March when the Spurs traded him to the Sonics, who cut him immediately.  Barry picked a return to the Spurs over offers from Houston and Phoenix.

The Suns were seeking Barry's services this offseason as well.

Barry is a 6'7" wingman who can flat-out shoot.  The 36-year-old guard shot 42.9% from beyond the arc this past season and almost 41% for his career.  The Rockets have been in need of a consistent shooter on the wing to spread the floor for their two superstars, Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.  He fills a role that has been weak for the team over the last three years.

But he also fills a more vital role: championship experience.  As of now, he is the only Rocket with a ring, winning it all with San Antonio in 2005 and 2007.

Barry might keep alive a family tradition of retiring with the Rockets.  His brother Jon and his father Rick both ended their careers in Space City.

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