The Houston Rockets offered a maximum four-year contract to Chris Bosh, and the free-agent forward is reportedly strongly considering the offer.

Chris Broussard of ESPN reported that the Rockets formally offered a four-year, $88 million deal to Bosh to convince him to leave the Miami Heat this summer.

There is a growing speculation that Bosh still wants to play in Miami, especially if LeBron James decides to stay put, but the 30-year-old forward is reportedly mulling offers from other teams because he is unsure whether or not the four-time Most Valuable Player will still be with the Heat next season.

"A conversation with James about his future in Miami this past weekend created enough doubt for Bosh to begin considering his other options, including Houston's offer, a source said. The source said Bosh did not know whether James was staying in Miami," Broussard wrote.

Bosh is also getting frustrated with the way his contract talks with the Heat is progressing over the past several days since announcing that he will opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat.

Sources indicated that Bosh is willing to take a major paycut this summer -- around $80-90 million for four years -- but the Heat have been haggling for a much lower deal. Miami's stance in their contract talks also pushed Bosh to consider other deals, including the lucrative offer the Rockets tendered.

"The Heat's 'low-balling' -- plus his conversation with James -- has led Bosh to take a serious look at Houston's offer, which could approach $90 million as it can change slightly," Broussard added.

But despite the strong interest in Bosh, Heat president Pat Riley is still confident that their three superstars -- Bosh, James, and Dwyane Wade -- will eventually decide to stay with the Heat, according to USA Today.

Riley has been aggressive on the free-agency market over the past several days in hopes of presenting a competitive roster when he makes a pitch to their three superstars.

The Heat signed former Charlotte Hornets forward Josh McRoberts to a four-year deal worth $23 million and Danny Granger to a two-year deal worth $4.2 million with a player option in the second year of the deal.

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