Houston Rockets Wiretap

Rockets Sign Harris For Remainder Of Season

The Rockets signed forward Mike Harris for the remainder of the season on Saturday, as reported by the Associated Press.

Harris, who had signed two straight 10-day contracts with the Rockets, has averaged 5.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in eight games.

Via AP


McGrady Misses Practice With Sore Shoulder

Tracy McGrady sat out the Rockets' practice on Friday with a sore left shoulder but is still expected to play against the Spurs on Sunday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

"He couldn't practice today," Coach Rick Adelman said on Friday. "We'll see how it is (Saturday). He was sore, so he sat out."

Houston is a half-game behind New Orleans for the top seed in the Western Conference.

Via The Houston Chronicle


Rockets, NBA To Honor Mutombo's Longevity

The Houston Rockets and the NBA will celebrate Dikembe Mutombo's ability to just keep on going at half time of the Rockets' game against Minnesota tonight, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

Mutombo, who is in his 17th season, has not yet made a decision on whether this will be his final season.

"It is a celebration of Dikembe Mutombo's career as it's getting close to saying goodbye to the game," Mutombo said, laughing. "Am I putting it correctly or not?"

Via Houston Chronicle


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