Rockets Trade Rumors

Rockets notes: Injury wheel lands on Alston
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December 15
Houston Chronicle
 
"In what has become part of a familiar pattern , just as the Rockets are expected to get a starter back, another likely will go out. Ron Artest could be back to play Tuesday against the Nuggets, but Rafer Alston strained his left hamstring Saturday and said he doubted he would be able to play Tuesday. He is day-to-day. “I strained it,” Alston said. “I felt it pull, felt like a twinge. It wasn’t like the pull before the playoffs last year. I’m not worried, but I might be forced to let it heal, let it rest. I don’t think I’ll make it Tuesday. I don’t know how long I’ll have to let it rest. I don’t know that yet, and that’s the concern. But I know it’s not as bad as last time. We’ll see how it ..."
Head, Wafer get chance
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December 8
Houston Chronicle
 
"Suddenly, there were gobs of playing time for the taking. Tracy McGrady was to be out for weeks, and the guys sitting at the other end of the bench had their chance. Neither Von Wafer nor Luther Head seemed terribly likely to become the Rockets’ Lou Gehrig or to turn McGrady into his personal Wally Pipp, but the goals were not so grand. After a few early-season cameos, both had fallen just beyond the extent of the rotation behind McGrady, Ron Artest and Brent Barry, with Shane Battier coming back at about the same time McGrady and Barry were going out. Head had reached the last guaranteed season in his rookie contract. Wafer has entered the last month before the Jan. 10 date non-guaranteed ..."
Francis: Mobley is likely to retire
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December 7
New York Post
 
"Steve Francis said he spoke to former Rockets back-court mate Cuttino Mobleyand confirmed The Post's report he seriously was mulling retirement with an answer coming very shortly. Mobley was supposed to meet with president Donnie Walsh and Knicks doctors Friday to review all the heart-testing results and make a decision, but some of the results weren't to be available until Tuesday. "It looks like he might (retire)," Francis told the Houston Chronicle. "It's close. That's the same ailment he has played his whole career, even here. It's terrible. He didn't sound too good today (Friday)." Mobley, 33, failed his Knicks physical, but the Knicks approved the trade anyway because they obtained ..."
Rockets notes: Mobley mulls retirement; Dorsey injured
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December 6
Houston Chronicle
 
"With his former Rockets and Magic teammate Cuttino Mobley mulling retirement, Rockets guard Steve Francis spoke with Mobley on Friday only to find his friend “terrible” while facing an agonizing decision. Mobley, who was in Los Angeles on Friday, has been seeing specialists to determine if he can safely continue his career despite a heart ailment that has raised concerns of Knicks doctors during his physical following the trade from the Clippers to New York. “It’s looking like he might (retire),” Francis said. “It’s close. That’s the same ailment he has played with his whole career, even here. It’s terrible. He didn’t sound too good today. “It’s tough. I know how much he loves playing ..."
Health issues may sideline McGrady for start of season
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October 19
Houston Chronicle
 
"Right now, the countdown through the exhibition schedule is still being done with a calendar, day by plentiful day. But the days have a way of shrinking to hours and then minutes, and the time is fast approaching when the hum of concern over Tracy McGrady’s readiness for the Rockets’ Oct. 29 season opener could become a blaring alarm bell. “What’s most important is to be healthy toward the end of the season,” McGrady said after Saturday’s workout. “If I’m not ready to go in the first couple of games, then that’s just the way it is. This is something you can’t rush. I would like to be out there with my team come the 29th. But, you know, if things don’t go right, then I can’t be out there.” ..."
Bobcats Extend Offer Sheet to Carl Landry
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September 24
NBA.com
 
"Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Rod Higgins announced today that the team has extended an offer sheet to restricted free agent Carl Landry. Per team policy, terms were not disclosed. In accordance with the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, Landry’s current team, the Houston Rockets, will have seven days to decide whether to match the offer. “Landry is an emerging NBA talent, as evidenced by his play over the final 42 regular-season games and into the Rockets first-round playoff appearance,” Higgins said. “His ability to play both the power forward and center position will complement our post play.” In his rookie season with Houston, Landry (6-9, 248 pounds) averaged 8.1 points and ..."
Novak bound for Clippers
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August 6
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Rockets expect to trim their roster and their bloated collection of forwards today by dealing Steve Novak to the Los Angeles Clippers, an individual with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday. The Rockets will receive future draft considerations from Los Angeles. This will likely include the right to switch places with the Clippers in a second round. It is unclear which season that would be because both teams have future second- round commitments. The Rockets selected Novak, 25, in the second round of the 2006 NBA draft. A 6-10 forward, he averaged 2.7 points in 70 NBA games, making 44.1 percent of his shots and 42.7 percent of his 3-pointers. The highlight of his two seasons with the ..."
Rockets' forward Landry may opt to play overseas
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July 24
Houston Chronicle
 
"The agent for restricted free agent forward Carl Landry says his client may entertain offers to play overseas. "Carl would entertain all serious offers," Landry's agent, Buddy Baker, told Houston television station KRIV-TV on Wednesday. "There is serious interest in Carl by both other NBA teams and internationally." Landry was a rookie for the Houston Rockets last season and averaged 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds a game."
McGrady: Happy Rocket?
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July 17
Detroit Free Press
 
"At least it seems everybody can agree on this: Tracy McGrady is happy. Whether the Houston Rockets will trade him to, say, the Pistons, is another matter. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith stirred that pot Tuesday when he said McGrady wouldn't mind coming to Detroit and joining Team Dumars. Said Smith: "Is Tracy McGrady interested? Yes, he is. I spoke to Tracy McGrady earlier. His basic thing is he's very happy in Houston, but he wants to win. So whatever is a winning situation for him is something he is more than willing to entertain.""
Yao could be ready for Olympic warmup
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July 16
Houston Chronicle
 
"Chinese newspapers say Yao Ming is likely to resume working out with China's national basketball team later this week. The Houston Rockets' center has a "very high" chance of playing in China's three games at the Stankovic Cup Olympic warmup tournament in the eastern city of Hangzhou, Hu Jiashi, deputy director of the Chinese Basketball Association was quoted as saying by newspapers. China's first game is against Serbia on Thursday."
Pistons deny they're close to a deal for Tracy McGrady
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July 13
Detroit Free Press
 
"A team source indicated today that the Pistons are not “remotely” close to a deal for Houston Rockets superstar Tracy McGrady. Metronews.ca, which is based in Toronto, said in an Internet report — but cited no sources — that the Pistons are "making a big push for McGrady." The Pistons source downplayed the report, saying the Rockets are just one of many teams to whom the club has spoken about potential trades."
Celtics make offer to James Posey
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July 2
Boston Herald
 
"The Celtics opened the free agent season, as expected, by making an offer to James Posey yesterday. The NBA champions also had to get in line in order to keep Posey. Though agent Mark Bartlestein declined to name the other franchises that filed offers for the valuable swingman, the group is known to include a substantial list of playoff teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets, the New Orleans Hornets and possibly the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s unclear how close the Celtics’ offer came to the mid-level, long-term deal that Posey wants, with the desired first year starting at approximately $5.8 million and extending over four or five seasons. The ..."
Agent says Landry has healthy knee
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July 2
Houston Chronicle
 
"With the Rockets seeking additional medical tests before extending a contract offer to restricted free agent Carl Landry, Landry's agent shot back that the request was designed to frighten off other suitors and said the tactic has backfired. Agent Buddy Baker said Tuesday that Landry has no health issues, and that Dr. James Andrews declared Landry's right knee to be sound. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said Monday the team would need more detailed information than available with imaging tests before it could make an offer to Landry, though it still expected to keep Landry."
James Posey chooses free agency over C’s
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July 1
Boston Herald
 
"James Posey, after deciding not to exercise the option on the final year of his contract yesterday, is a free agent with what may be one of the largest markets of the summer. The fact that there is a limited pool of teams with significant salary cap space (Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies) does not bode well for the biggest names (unrestricted free agent Gilbert Arenas, restricted free agents Luol Deng and Andre Iguodala) this summer, but Posey’s lower-level aims are likely to draw a bigger crowd. The Celtics forward reportedly is looking for a midlevel deal that starts at approximately $5.8 million and carries over 4-5 years...Posey’s hometown Cleveland Cavaliers are said to be ..."
Rockets to pursue Spurs guard Barry in free agency
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July 1
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Rockets began the free-agent recruiting period with an 11 p.m. call to Spurs guard Brent Barry on Monday, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said, but the team might already have hit a snag in its plan to bring back forward Carl Landry. The Rockets telephoned Barry as soon as NBA rules allowed in an effort to land the free agent, who got away last season when he was released by the Seattle SuperSonics but chose to return to the San Antonio Spurs."
Pacers will likely pass on big-name free agents
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July 1
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers don't look like a team primed to be a major player in the free agent negotiating period that begins today. After deals with Portland and Toronto that will bring seven players to town, the Pacers appear to be looking to clear salary-cap space rather than add to the payroll. A possible free agent target for the Pacers is Carl Landry. The Houston Rockets extended a qualifying offer of $711,517 to the 6-9 forward and former Purdue standout, meaning they have the right to match any offer he receives."
Rockets bid to hold Landry with qualifying offer
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June 30
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Rockets extended a qualifying offer to restricted free-agent forward Carl Landry on Sunday. In his first season out of Purdue, the 6-9 Landry averaged 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 42 games. According to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the qualifying offer establishes the Rockets' right of first refusal. Restricted free agents may sign an offer with any team, but the Rockets have the ability to match any offer to Landry."
Horry wanting to return, hopes it's with the Spurs
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June 28
San Antonio Express-News
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"Horry had told the Express-News that if he returned for a 17th season, he preferred that it be with the Spurs, but said there were "two or three" other teams for which he would consider playing. KRIV-TV reported that Horry said he would prefer to play in Houston if the Spurs opted not to sign him."
Pistons' most likely deals: Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony, or ... nothing
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June 18
Detroit Free Press
 columnist Michael Rosenberg
"Normally, I am not a big fan of trade speculation. It tends to get ridiculous: How about Jiri Hudler and Jimmy Howard for Sidney Crosby? No? What if they throw in Evgeni Malkin? I'll tell you what: I'll give you my pickle for half your sandwich. No, I won't throw in the barbecue chips. OK, a few. It's silly. But when Joe Dumars announced that he would try to shake up his Pistons core, he practically begged people to speculate. And considering Dumars is unlikely to swing a deal before the draft June 26, or even the start of free agency July 1, this gives us a bunch of time to either a) work or b) dream up trade scenarios. (Or, in my case, both at once!) Let's look at this ..."
Trades? They're a comin'
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June 10
Toronto Sun
 
"The calendar and the weather may suggest otherwise, but the NBA climate has the feel of February. Much like the frenzy and wild speculation that serve as a prelude to the league's trade deadline, caution must be observed and logic exercised. With so many teams looking to improve and so many names being bandied about, it wouldn't surprise any one if one or two roster-altering moves are completed, perhaps more. Until the NBA final runs its course, no deal will be announced in an environment where there's no shortage of possibilities, some that appear to have merit."
Kerr focuses on 4 coach candidates
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June 5
East Valley Tribune