According to the report, the well-known Houston businessman put in a bid worth $5.5 billion. He purchased the Rockets in 2017 for $2.2 billion.
According to other reports, the owners of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils also submitted bids.
Amazon owner Jeff Bezos also reportedly hired an investment firm to explore a possible purchase.
Fertitta didn’t respond to our message asking for comment.