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Rockets May Be Adding Jacobsen

Aug 31, 2006 3:39 AM EST

The Rockets could be close to adding shooter Casey Jacobsen to their retooled backcourt, potentially giving them five guard additions since last season.

Jacobsen, a first-round pick out of Stanford by the Phoenix Suns in 2002, was offered a partially guaranteed contract with the Rockets after a strong season with European power Tau Ceramica (Vitoria, Spain) and in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Jacobsen, who is not likely to sign until the middle of next week, would join Vassilis Spanoulis, Kirk Snyder, John Lucas III and Kelenna Azubuike as backcourt additions since last season.

Via Houston Chronicle

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Ewing Resigns As Rockets' Assistant Coach

Aug 30, 2006 2:03 AM EST

After three years working with Jeff Van Gundy on the sidelines in Houston, Patrick Ewing has resigned as assistant coach of the Rockets, KRIV in Houston reported on its Web site.

Ewing is leaving the team to spend more time with his family, the station reported, citing sources close to the team. The sources also said that the organization does not intend to replace Ewing, which would mean an increased role for assistant coach Charlie Ward, a former teammate of Ewing.

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Yao, China Ousted By Greece At Worlds

Aug 27, 2006 11:01 AM EST

Vasilis Spanoulis and Greece used full-court pressure to climb out of an early hole and blasted China 95-64 on Sunday at the World Basketball Championship.

The win sends Greece into a quarterfinal matchup with France on Wednesday and sends China home to begin preparation for a deeper run at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

"I cannot say it was a great success for our team," said Yao. "All we did was to make our lowest goal. We made it out of the first round and reached the first elimination game. Then we were eliminated."

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Rockets Aug 2006 Archive

  • Baxter's Playing Future In Italy In Jeopardy

    Globe and Mail | Aug 24, 2006

    Lonny Baxter's plans for a playing career in Italy could be over after the forward was sentenced to two months in jail for firearms offences.

  • Rockets Search For "The Loudest And Rowdiest Fans"

    Associated Press | Aug 24, 2006

    Seeking to liven up the atmosphere at the Toyota Center, Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy has purchased 50 season tickets, the majority of which will be given to fans judged to be the rowdiest at tryouts this weekend.

  • Yao Pleased With Battier Trade

    Houston Chronicle | Aug 21, 2006

    Some experts believed that the Rockets may have given up too much, Rudy Gay and Stromile Swift, in order to acquire Shane Battier, but Yao Ming doesn't appear to be one of them.

  • Lonny Baxter Arrested Near White House

    Charlotte Observer | Aug 16, 2006

    Lonny Baxter was arrested early Wednesday after reports of shots fired from a vehicle about two blocks from the White House

  • Mutombo Hospital To Open In Congo

    Sportsline | Aug 14, 2006

    A 300-bed hospital which Dikembe Mutombo donated $15 million to, will open on September 2nd in Congo.

  • Dirk, Germany Spoil Yao's Return, 82-73

    Associated Press | Aug 11, 2006

    Yao Ming returned after a four-month layoff from a foot injury, revitalizing China in an 82-73 loss to Dirk Nowitzki and Germany on Friday in a warmup game leading to the world championships.

  • Hayes Shocked At McGrady's Softball Tournament

    Houston Chronicle | Aug 7, 2006

    Rockets' forward Chuck Hayes was shocked during a charity softball tournament hosted by Tracy McGrady on Saturday.

  • Rockets Pick Up Azubuike

    Houston Chronicle | Aug 4, 2006

    The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with guard Kelenna Azubuike on a non-guaranteed contract, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

  • Yao Expects To Play Monday When China Faces Team U.S.A.

    AP | Aug 3, 2006

    When Team USA faces China in an exhibition game next week, they can expect to be looking up at a very familiar face.

  • Ming Swears Off Shark Fin Soup

    AP | Aug 2, 2006

    NBA star Yao Ming will give up eating shark's fin soup, a Chinese delicacy, as he joined a campaign to promote wildlife protection.

  • Yao Ming Feeling 80-Percent, Likely To Appear With China

    AP | Aug 2, 2006

    Houston center Yao Ming says he is mostly recovered from a foot injury and is very likely to appear with China in this month's World Championship in Japan, a report said Wednesday.