Jul 31, 2001 10:10 AM EST
John Lopez of the Houston Chronicle writes that Hakeem Olajuwon and his agent, Dan Fegan, were less than pleased with the Rockets' latest offer of $13 million over three years. And so, he writes, Houston had better brace for losing their icon, because the Rockets need to make a sound business decision as much as Olajuwon does. It is more important that they stay with the youth movement and bring back Taylor, Anderson, and Norris.
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According to Peter Vecsey and Evan Grossman of the New York Post, the Rockets and Raptors were ready to make a trade. Hakeem Olajuwon for a future 1st round pick. Then Olajuwon hit the brakes.
The Pacers had a deal in place that would have sent Austin Croshere to Boston, Vitaly Potapenko to Houston and Olajuwon to Indiana. Sam Perkins and his non-guaranteed contract may have been involved as well.
In Knick news, New York remains desperate to acquire a point guard. In addition to Charlie Ward, the Knicks are willing to part with Othella Harrington as well.
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Rockets Jul 2001 Archive
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| Jul 30, 2001
Clutchcity reports that the Rockets have added a third year and $2 million to their offer to Olajuwon.
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| Jul 30, 2001
Michael Murphy writes for The Sporting News that negotiations with Olajuwon have held up all the Rockets' signings.
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| Jul 30, 2001
Darkhorse of Clutchcity had a brief interview with rookie Eddie Griffin.
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| Jul 28, 2001
The Utah Jazz haven't totally given up on acquiring Hakeem Olajuwon from the Houston Rockets.
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| Jul 27, 2001
Brian McTaggert of the Houston Chronicle reports that GM Carroll Dawson and Olajuwon's agent, Dan Fegan, had a good meeting, though nothing has been resolved.
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| Jul 27, 2001
Should the Knicks and Rockets ever get into serious trade discussions over Hakeem Olajuwon, the Rockets may take a long look at Glen Rice, according to the New York Post.
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| Jul 26, 2001
Brian McTaggert of the Houston Chronicle reports that GM Carroll Dawson will be meeting with Olajuwon's agent, Dan Fegan, today to see if an agreement can be reached.
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| Jul 25, 2001
The Houston Chronicle's Mickey Herskowitz writes that Olajuwon's most likely destination is the one he should be at: Houston.
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| Jul 25, 2001
Dave Lewandowski of the Indianapolis Star reports that representatives from the New York Knicks met with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston on Tuesday, joining the list of suitors for the free agent center.
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| Jul 24, 2001
The Associated Press reports that the Cleveland Cavalliers have entered the Olajuwon Sweepstakes.
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| Jul 22, 2001
Will Olajuwon be joining Thomas' crew?
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| Jul 22, 2001
After being spurned by Chris Webber, Dikembe Mutombo and David Robinson, the Knicks are taking the John Starks approach to free agency: keep shooting.
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| Jul 21, 2001
Cecil Harris of the Indianapolis Star reports that the Pacers are interested in Hakeem Olajuwon.
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| Jul 20, 2001
Johnathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports: With the competition for Hakeem Olajuwon intensifying, the Rockets upped the ante Thursday.
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| Jul 19, 2001
Is Hakeem and Air Canada just a dream?
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| Jul 19, 2001
ESPN is reporting that Hakeem Olajuwon has reportedly met with the Toronto Raptors on a proposed multiyear offer.
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| Jul 18, 2001
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| Jul 17, 2001
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| Jul 17, 2001
Johnathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports: Two days before players are permitted to sign NBA contracts, Hakeem Olajuwon said Monday he had not decided whether he would re-sign with the Rockets or continue his career with another team.
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| Jul 16, 2001
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| Jul 15, 2001
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| Jul 14, 2001
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| Jul 13, 2001
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| Jul 10, 2001
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| Jul 6, 2001
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| Jul 6, 2001
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| Jul 4, 2001
The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority and the Houston Rockets came to an agreement in mediation, according to Steve Brewer of the Houston Chronicle.
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| Jul 3, 2001
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| Jul 3, 2001
In a grossly mis-headlined article ("Rockets won't keep Anderson, Taylor"), the Houston Chronicle reports that Shandon Anderson and Maurice Taylor allowed the deadline to pass without exercising their option to stay another season under their last contract, thereby making them free agents.
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| Jul 3, 2001
Jonthan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle caught wind of Dallas news that the Mavs' first free agent target is Rockets' backup PG Moochie Norris.
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| Jul 3, 2001
Fran Blinebury of the Houston Chronicle offers a reality-check in the aftermath of the Griffin acquisition.
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| Jul 2, 2001
Clutchcity reports that Fox News reported that Rudy Tomjanovich called Hakeem Olajuwon as soon as allowed -- 12:01 am Sunday morning -- to tell him the Rockets want him back on the team.
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| Jul 2, 2001
Marc Stein of the Dallas Morning News reports that this offseason, Mark Cuban may well promise away $200 million to resign his own free agents.
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| Jul 2, 2001
The Houston' Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports that the Rockets' free agents are already clamoring to stay.
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| Jul 2, 2001
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle does a brief write-up of the new rookies' introductory press conference.
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