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[1560] Steve Francis traded to GRIZZLIES

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by AggieDentist, Dec 24, 2008.

  1. Pringles

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  2. saleem

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    Wow,look at the irony of it. Going back to the same organization that drafted him,I know it's not Vancouver but it is to one of the weaker but slowly improving ball clubs.

    However,this is a totally different scenario because this is no longer Stevie Franchise that we are talking about. I also wonder if Steve will get a chance to play there and be able to prove that he can be a productive player again though I have my doubts about it because of his long term injury history.
    Can this report be confirmed or denied?
    I apologize for missing the statement issued by Morey.

    Memphis got a good deal out of us for a 2009 2nd rounder plus cash,and at least the hope that Francis could be somewhat useful for them. All we get is a conditional 2011 pick. This is nothing but a desperate dump,unless Morey is sure that Deke will re-sign with us. Is there any other FA center out there that is available? (P.J.Brown maybe?).
     
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    I sure hope they let Francis know they were heading this way. If not thats horrible. To do it to him a 2nd time in that manner.
     
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    That means the Rockets now have no picks for 2009.
     
  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    It is clear the Rockets gave him up for nothing.

    DD
     
  6. Yao11

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    Time to put away my Francis jersey for good. :(

    I wonder how Yao took the news.
     
  7. Texas Stoke

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    LOL. There goes your Christmas because Steve Francis got traded? that is great. hilarious.
     
  8. CHI

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    Sad.

    Hopefully he'll get playing time now...
     
  9. worzel gummidge

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    If they waive Wafer they can sign Deke now otherwise they need to wait for a while.
     
  10. abc2007

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    This is a sad but right move. :(
     
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    Wow hahahaha

    i guess Francis' career came full circle.

    From Grizzlies to Rockets....then Rockets to Grizzlies

    does this mean we can get under the LT?
     
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    he must not be close to playing at all. I would be really surprised if he is playing competitive basketball anytime this season.
     
  13. DaDakota

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    I do hope Steve gets a chance to play there....

    DD
     
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    Probably a lot like this...

    "Yes! Now we can actually get a big man to take the load off of me!"
     
  15. DaDakota

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    With this move we are already under it.

    DD
     
  16. v3.0

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    THANK YOU DARYL MOREY!

    Francis lovers, suck it! Oh the bitter taste of irony to be traded to the team he pouted to get out of.

    Steve, the world doesn't revolve around you. You are just another pawn in the big basketball world.
     
  17. Yao11

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    LOL. What does the Rockets salary cap look like now after this trade?
     
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    hahaha i don't believe it but oh well. If it is true now watch him torch the Rockets now hahaha. Everyone that leaves us or gets traded somehow kills us when we play against them. But if its true thats horrible we gave up 2 much. At least we could have traded for a player they don't use. Mutombo already said he is going to Boston or the Spurs so haha we did all of that for nothing. You think Pg depth was weak then hahaha look at it now 2 damn pg's
     
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    What happen to the golden rule on not making trades during Christmas?
     
  20. DaDakota

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    Do you ever try to make a point without being rude?

    DD
     

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