While the Kings have been active in trade discussions for some time now, the question in the final days before the Feb. 19 trade deadline is whether there is any interest in any or all of their players. While they are in rebuilding mode as an organization, the economic struggles are great enough that the Kings appear to be in cost-cutting mode as well.

They have been attached to trade possibilities regarding Brad Miller, John Salmons, Beno Udrih and a host of other role players, but Miller and Salmons remain among the more likely to be moved. Miller has this season and next on his contract and could help as a versatile, sharp-shooting big man to a playoff contender. Salmons has this season and next with a player option for 2010-11 on his deal, and has likewise showed a penchant for productivity that could come in handy in a different setting.

ROCKETS 94, KINGS 82: In the Kings' final game before the much-needed All-Star break, they gave up a combined 62 points to Yao Ming, Ron Artest and Luis Scola in a loss at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night.

Yet, for once, it was the Kings' offensive struggles that led to a loss, as they shot just 41.5 percent through three quarters while trailing by as many as 27 points.