http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6286398.html Rockets release guard Luther Head By JONATHAN FEIGEN Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle Feb. 28, 2009, 5:56PM CHICAGO — The Rockets released guard Luther Head on Saturday, in time for him to be picked up by another team before Sunday's deadline to be eligible for the post-season. "Luther has been a great player and representative for the Rockets organization," Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said. When it became clear he wasn't going to see minutes in our rotation, he maintained his professional demeanor and continued to work hard every day." Head, who was with the team for Saturday's game in his hometown, played in only 22 games this season, averaging 4.8 points in 14.6 minutes per game. A first-round pick out of Illinois, he averaged 8.8 points in his three NBA seasons, making 42.2 percent of his shots. The Rockets had attempted to find a place for him before the trade deadline, but Head was out with a sore right foot. He had been cleared to play this week. jonathan.feigen@chron.com
