Rockets Oct 2002 Archive

• Transition Game: Changes on Tap

  Salt Lake Tribune | Oct 26, 2002

  If the Midwest Division had a theme song, it would be "Auld Lang Syne.

• Olajuwon will make retirement official

  | Oct 25, 2002

  The Associated Press reports that the Raptors’ Hakeem Olajuwon will officially retire on November 9th in Houston.

• Yao scores six points, pulls down four rebounds in Rockets debut

  Houston Chronicle | Oct 24, 2002

• Spurs aren't wowed by Yao's debut

  Houston Chronicle | Oct 24, 2002

• Duncan, Spurs welcome Rockets' Yao to NBA

  ESPN | Oct 24, 2002

• Francis plays through pain of inner ear disorder

  | Oct 23, 2002

• Yao practicing with team, to play against Spurs

  ESPN | Oct 23, 2002

  HOUSTON -- Yao Ming eased onto the court for his first NBA practice Monday and promptly missed his first jump shot.

• Yao's arrival has Rockets buzzing

  | Oct 21, 2002

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports that Yao Ming received his first standing ovation as a Rocket on Sunday… by walking across the floor.

• Hakeem, please get in touch

  | Oct 19, 2002

  Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports that the Raptors are still waiting to hear from Hakeem Olajuwon.

• It's done deal; Yao's a Rocket

  | Oct 18, 2002

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports that Yao Ming is officially a Houston Rocket.

• Mavs to sign Williams

  ESPN | Oct 18, 2002

  Marc Stein of espn.

• Yao gets visa, signs allegiance to CBA

  | Oct 17, 2002

  The Associated Press reports that Yao Ming is one step closer to playing in the NBA.

• Report: Yao gets $18 million deal

  | Oct 9, 2002

  The Associated Press reports that the Houston Rockets have agreed to terms with their number one pick in the draft, Yao Ming.

• Olajuwon to retire

  ap | Oct 8, 2002

  The Dream is over

• Dream's Over; Hakeem Retiring

  | Oct 8, 2002

  Peter Vecsey of the New York Post reports that Hakeem Olajuwon will retire.