Assault charges against Rockets' guard Rafer Alston were dropped on Friday, according to the Associated Press.
A man had accused Alston of stabbing him with a knife at a nightclub in August of 2007.
Prosecutors were unable to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, a Manhattan district attorney told the AP.
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Feb 27, 2008 12:46 AM EST
Yao Ming's season-ending foot injury caused shock and concern in his native China on Wednesday although hopes remained high he'd recover in time for the Beijing Olympics in August, the Associated Press reports.
Yao is the world's best known Chinese athlete and far and away the most popular sports star in China, embodying the country's collective hopes for global competitiveness and international acceptance.
"The only thing offering Yao Ming any solace at this time is that his injury will not force him to miss the Beijing Olympics of his dreams," leading newspaper Titan Sports said in a front page article.
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Brent Barry has now cleared waivers, but he has yet to decide where he's going to continue his career, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.
“As of 10 a.m. (Tuesday), there is no decision,” Barry said. “There have been so many changes over the past few days, it’s very difficult. Just because I’ve cleared, I don’t have a timetable that today is the day I have to decide.”
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Rockets Feb 2008 Archive
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Press Release | Feb 26, 2008
Bobby Jones joins the Rockets after being called up from the D-League Tuesday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Feb 26, 2008
The Rockets have won 12 straight games but have now lost Yao Ming for the remainder of the 2007-08 season.
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East Valley Tribune | Feb 25, 2008
The Phoenix Suns say that they expect to hear from free agent Brent Barry by either Monday night or Tuesday morning as to which team has will be joining.
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ESPN | Feb 24, 2008
The Houston Rockets introduced guard Bobby Jackson on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.
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San Antonio Express-News | Feb 23, 2008
Brent Barry has been cut from Seattle, and according to his agent it is too early to say where he'll end up, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 22, 2008
The Houston Rockets are set to sign ex-Wizard and Nugget Bobby Jones to a 10 day contract, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 22, 2008
If the SuperSonics buy out the contract of Brent Barry like many expect, the Houston Rockets are interested.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 21, 2008
Tracy McGrady was sad to see both Bonzi Wells and Mike James gone from the Rockets following a three-way deal with the Hornets and Grizzlies on Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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NBA.com | Feb 21, 2008
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that the team has acquired 6-6 guard Kirk Snyder, a 2010 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Gerald Green.
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MyFox Houston | Feb 21, 2008
Gerald Green is telling FOX 26 Sports he has been traded to the Rockets for guard Kirk Snyder and a second-round draft pick.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 21, 2008
Bonzi Wells and Mike James are on their way to New Orleans while Bobby Jackson re-joins Rick Adelman with the Rockets.
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New York Daily News | Feb 20, 2008
The Magic, Spurs, Cavaliers and Rockets all have interest in trading for Seattle's Kurt Thomas.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 19, 2008
Several Western Conference teams have vastly improved heading into the trading deadline, but the Houston Rockets don't appear poised to make a major move, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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Sports Illustrated | Feb 15, 2008
The Houston Rockets are set to honor the contributions made by Hakeem Olajuwon to the team with a monument outside of the Toyota Center on April 11, the Associated Press is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 15, 2008
According to the Houston Chronicle, Kirk Snyder has made it known to Rockets' GM Daryl Morey that he would welcome a trade, but he has not requested to be moved.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 9, 2008
With his season all but over, Rockets' guard Steve Francis says he plans on being back in Houston next season, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 7, 2008
The Houston Rockets may be without guard Steve Francis for the remainder of the season, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Feb 6, 2008
One criticism which seems to get under Rocket Tracy McGrady's skin is the knock that LeBron James passes up shots when the game is on the line, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Feb 2, 2008
Saturday night's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks will be watched by more than 200 million people, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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RealGM Staff Report | Feb 1, 2008
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month presented by Kia, respectively, for games played Jan.
