2008-2009 Houston Rockets Transaction History
June 2009[-]
Jun 25, 2009 - The 2009 NBA Draft took place in New York.
- The draft rights to Chase Budinger was acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for: a conditional 2012 2nd round pick (HOU own) and cash.
- The draft rights to Sergio Llull was acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for: cash.
- The draft rights to Jermaine Taylor was acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Washington Wizards in exchange for: cash.
Jun 22, 2009
- Brian Cook exercised a Player Option to extend his contract.
March 2009[-]
Mar 23, 2009
- James White, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
- James White signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Mar 13, 2009
- James White, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
- James White signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
Mar 4, 2009
- Luther Head, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Mar 3, 2009
- James White signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
February 2009[-]
Feb 28, 2009
- The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Luther Head on waivers.
Feb 19, 2009 - The 2008-2009 Trade Deadline.
- Rafer Alston and a TPE were acquired by the Orlando Magic in exchange for Brian Cook, Adonal Foyle, Mike Wilks and a 2009 1st round pick (ORL own). Adonal Foyle, Mike Wilks and a 2009 1st round pick (ORL own) were acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kyle Lowry. Brian Cook, Kyle Lowry and a TPE were acquired by the Houston Rockets in exchange for Rafer Alston and a TPE.
January 2009[-]
Jan 9, 2009
- The Houston Rockets recalled Joey Dorsey from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League.
December 2008[-]
Dec 31, 2008
- Dikembe Mutombo signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
Dec 26, 2008
- The Houston Rockets assigned Joey Dorsey to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League.
Dec 24, 2008
- A conditional 2011 2nd round pick (MEM own) and a TPE were acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for: Steve Francis, a 2009 2nd round pick (MEM own) and cash.
October 2008[-]
Oct 31, 2008
- The Houston Rockets exercised their Team Option to extend the contract of Aaron Brooks.
Oct 28, 2008
- D.J. Strawberry, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Oct 24, 2008
- Mike Harris, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
- The Houston Rockets placed the contract of D.J. Strawberry on waivers.
Oct 22, 2008
- The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Mike Harris on waivers.
Oct 9, 2008
- Carl Landry signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Oct 8, 2008
- Marcus Campbell, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Oct 5, 2008
- The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Marcus Campbell on waivers.
September 2008[-]
Sep 29, 2008
- Von Wafer signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
- Joey Dorsey signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
- Marcus Campbell signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Sep 25, 2008
- The Houston Rockets matched the offer sheet that Carl Landry signed with the Charlotte Bobcats.
August 2008[-]
Aug 29, 2008
- Pat Ewing was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Houston Rockets in exchange for: the draft rights to Frederic Weis and a TPE.
Aug 25, 2008
- Sean Singletary and a TPE were acquired by the Phoenix Suns from the Houston Rockets in exchange for: D.J. Strawberry and a TPE.
Aug 18, 2008
- Loren Woods, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Aug 14, 2008
- Pat Ewing, Sean Singletary, Metta World Peace and a TPE were acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for: Donte Greene, Bobby Jackson, a conditional 2009 1st round pick (HOU own), cash and multiple TPEs.
- The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Loren Woods on waivers.
Aug 6, 2008
- Steve Novak was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers from the Houston Rockets in exchange for: a Swap 2011 2nd round picks and a TPE.
July 2008[-]
Jul 14, 2008
- Donte Greene signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Jul 10, 2008
- Brent Barry signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Jul 1, 2008
- Carl Landry, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
- Dikembe Mutombo, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Signings[-]
Mar 23, 2009 James White
Mar 13, 2009 James White
First Refusal Notices[-]
Sep 25, 2008 Carl Landry
Players Becoming Free Agents[-]
Mar 23, 2009 James White
Mar 13, 2009 James White
Mar 4, 2009 Luther Head
Oct 28, 2008 D.J. Strawberry
Oct 24, 2008 Mike Harris
Oct 8, 2008 Marcus Campbell
Aug 18, 2008 Loren Woods
Jul 1, 2008 Carl Landry
Jul 1, 2008 Dikembe Mutombo
Player Options Exercised[-]
Jun 22, 2009 Brian Cook
Players Waived[-]
Aug 14, 2008 Loren Woods
Signings[-]
Dec 31, 2008 Dikembe Mutombo
Oct 9, 2008 Carl Landry
Team Options Exercised[-]
Oct 31, 2008 Aaron Brooks
Players Waived[-]
Oct 22, 2008 Mike Harris
Signings[-]
Sep 29, 2008 Marcus Campbell
Sep 29, 2008 Joey Dorsey
Draft Rights Acquisitions[-]
Jun 25, 2009 Chase Budinger
Jun 25, 2009 Jermaine Taylor
Jun 25, 2009 Sergio Llull
Aug 29, 2008 Frederic Weis
Signings[-]
Sep 29, 2008 Von Wafer
G League Assignments[-]
Jan 9, 2009 Joey Dorsey (Recall)
Dec 26, 2008 Joey Dorsey (Assignment)
Trade Acquisitions[-]
Feb 19, 2009 Brian Cook
Feb 19, 2009 Kyle Lowry
Aug 25, 2008 D.J. Strawberry
Aug 14, 2008 Metta World Peace
Aug 14, 2008 Pat Ewing
Aug 14, 2008 Sean Singletary