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Raptors acquire C Andersen from Houston Wed Jul 28 17:35:31 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors have acquired center David Andersen and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for a 2015 protected second-round draft choice. The Australian-born Andersen averaged 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds for Houston in 63 games last season, his first in the NBA. He was originally selected with the 37th pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks and his draft rights were traded to the Rockets in July, 2009. Andersen spent nine season
Yao says he may quit if foot doesn't fully heal Tue Jul 27 09:54:00 2010 EST

BEIJING (AP) -Houston Rockets center Yao Ming says he may quit basketball after next season if he doesn't fully recover from his foot injury.

In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded far from optimistic about his future and also made a rare criticism of China's national basketball program.

Yao missed last season after foot surgery. He tells Xinhua News Agency he doubts he will play at the 2012 London Olympics. He says if the injury does not heal next season he ``might choose

Rodriguez leads Houston in blanking of Reds Sun Jul 25 18:30:21 2010 EST
in Milwaukee that begins on Monday...The Reds were shutout for a 12th time this season...Joey Votto had two of the Reds hits and Ryan Hanigan had the other...Rodriguez evened his career record against the Reds at 7-7 in 18 starts...Johnson extended his hitting streak to a career-high nine games...Bourn finished with three of Houston's nine hits...Patrick Patterson, taken by the Houston Rockets with the 14th pick in the NBA Draft last month, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
Rockets feel ready to contend in West Thu Jul 22 07:57:00 2010 EST

HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Rockets think they are ready to contend in the Western Conference, even after striking out on the big names in this summer's free-agent bonanza.

When their main target, Chris Bosh, opted to join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami, the Rockets turned their focus to luring center Brad Miller and retaining starting forward Luis Scola and point guard Kyle Lowry.

Houston introduced Miller on Tuesday and officially announced the re-signings of Scola and Lowry on We

Brad Miller officially signs with Rockets Tue Jul 20 20:05:05 2010 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets officially brought center Brad Miller into the fold on Tuesday after signing him to a previously reported three-year, $15 million contract. Miller, 34, averaged 8.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists last year in 82 games for the Chicago Bulls. "Obviously, it's been a long time coming," Miller said. "Ever since (head coach) Rick (Adelman) got here, I've been wanting to come down here. He's my favorite coach with his whole system...I'm very ex
Report: Brad Miller signs with Rockets Sat Jul 17 15:34:21 2010 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets have agreed to a three- year deal with veteran center Brad Miller. Miller's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the pact to the Houston Chronicle and indicated it to be worth just shy of $15 million. The 34-year-old Miller was a two-time All-Star under current Rockets coach Rick Adelman while in Sacramento. He played five-plus seasons for the Kings before being dealt to the Bulls late in the 2008-09 campaign in a six-player swap. Miller averaged
Rockets agree to 3-year deal with C Miller Sat Jul 17 14:13:00 2010 EST

HOUSTON (AP) -Free agent center Brad Miller has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Houston Rockets.

Agent Mark Bartelstein said the 7-foot Miller will back up All-Star center Yao Ming, who's expected to return healthy next season after sitting out a year to recover from foot surgery.

The 34-year-old Miller averaged 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds for Chicago last season. Miller played in Sacramento from 2003-09, including three seasons playing for current Houston coach Rick

Scola staying in Houston Thu Jul 15 21:26:27 2010 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets and forward Luis Scola have reportedly agreed to a five-year contract on Thursday. The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the deal will be for $47 million. Last season with Houston, his third in the NBA, he appeared in all 82 games and averaged 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds. Over 245 games in his career, all with the Rockets, he has averaged 13.1 points and 7.9 rebounds.
Rockets retain Lowry Thu Jul 15 01:55:25 2010 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets have retained the services of guard Kyle Lowry after matching Cleveland's offer to the restricted free agent guard. Houston general Manager Daryl Morey said on his Twitter account Wednesday afternoon, "we plan to match the agreement and we are excited he will be returning to the Rockets." Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported the offer was for three years with a team option for a fourth that had the d
Rockets ready to match Cavs offer sheet to Lowry Wed Jul 14 14:49:10 2010 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets plan to match the offer sheet extended Wednesday to restricted free-agent guard Kyle Lowry. Houston general Manager Daryl Morey said on his Twitter account Wednesday afternoon, "we plan to match the agreement and we are excited he will be returning to the Rockets." Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported the offer was for three years with a team option for a fourth that had the deal's value close to $24
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