Holy Cow I can't believe it!!!! Former Rockets guard Steve Francis is about to be future Rockets guard Steve Francis. Francis chose the Rockets over the Heat, Mavericks and Clippers, his agent Jeff Fried said on Thursday. "I just hung up with Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager)," Fried said. "He is dealing with facilitating the contract. "It's a combination of a variety of factors including the fit with the team, a comfortableness with the organization and a familiarity with the surroundings. He has a home in Houston. In so many ways, it has remained his home, despite some interim stops, Orlando and New York. "For Steve, it's coming home." Now this is a very good move... Low cost , high upgrade....
rockets were the frontrunner for stevie all along i really doubt about the mobley situation, but ill admit im wrong if it happens.
He is right. Not sure why the link is not working but it is on their front page: Steve Francis to return to Rockets Three-time All-Star picks former team over Heat, Mavs and Clippers By JONATHAN FEIGEN Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle Former Rockets guard Steve Francis is about to be future Rockets guard Steve Francis. Francis chose the Rockets over the Heat, Mavericks and Clippers, his agent Jeff Fried said on Thursday. "I just hung up with Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager)," Fried said. "He is dealing with facilitating the contract. "It's a combination of a variety of factors including the fit with the team, a comfortableness with the organization and a familiarity with the surroundings. He has a home in Houston. In so many ways, it has remained his home, despite some interim stops, Orlando and New York. "For Steve, it's coming home." jonathan.feigen@chron.com http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4982185.html
Yeah we were the front runner but I wasnt kidding when I said that this girl confirmed Francis was coming to Houston. I wouldnt lie about this kind of stuff, I have nothing to benefit by lying.
I'm happy we got Francis, but I'm not so sure we need Mobley back. IMO, Francis and Mobley will work better when they're not together. And I'm not going to celebrate just yet since we still don't know how this is all going to mix in the lineup. To quote the big Tuna: "We've got a ways to go here. So put away the anointing oil, OK?" The only one I'm willing to celebrate for is Morey. He's done an awesome job and this is icing on the cake.
ill admit this is really interesting but i still dont see him working well with this team. its not like we really wanted him. he just decided to come here for chump change. i cant see him playing well under adelman.
I agree... Cassell is a shoot first guard. I don't think Livingston can make it back this season after his horrific injury last year.
Oh well, its all moot now. I'm disappointed, but I'll root for Francis and the Rockets as much as ever and hope I'm wrong. If I am I'll be back on the board admitting as much. Go Rockets!!!
Sanjaylucknow strikes again, congrats - already predicted the Glen Rice trade back then (the one where we got rid of him).
Got to love Clutchfans. Our "insiders" said this was done a couple days ago. Looks like they were right, keep them coming guys! We really appreciate the info we can't get elsewhere. Thats what makes Clutchfans heads and shoulders above every thing out there.
A little off topic, but I know not everyone is an ESPN insider and I thought I would post our #1 ranking from Hollinger of best offseason moves for improvement on the upcoming season. Rejoice Rockets fans, We'll be champions in '08 and our offseason isn't even over yet: 1. Houston Rockets (added Mike James, Luis Scola, Jackie Butler and Aaron Brooks; lost Juwan Howard and Vassilis Spanoulis; replaced Jeff Van Gundy with Rick Adelman) While you're focusing on the San Antonio-Dallas-Phoenix triumvirate in the West, don't sleep on Houston. The Rockets have quietly put together a roster that very well could be the last team standing in the Western Conference in 2008. Start with the decision to replace Van Gundy with Adelman -- a change in direction that will likely make the team more up-tempo and offensive-minded. They'll miss Van Gundy's defensive genius, but given the offensive stagnation this club showed in 2006-07, it's not a bad trade. Moreover, hiring Adelman was especially important in this case because it basically adds another player to the roster. Bonzi Wells bristled under Van Gundy after showing up out of shape, and hardly played last season. But he seems excited by being reunited with Adelman, who coached him to a strong campaign in Sacramento two years ago. From there, add in two vastly underrated trades. The first one pilfered James from Minnesota for Howard, giving the Rockets a do-over on the disastrous James-for-Rafer Alston trade two years ago. The second nabbed Scola and Butler from San Antonio in return for Spanoulis. Scola, a skilled Argentinian who has been one of the best players in Europe for the past half-decade, will make an immediate impact as a starting power forward. Butler, as a young center with strong scoring skills in the post, should energize a second unit that was bereft of offense last season. In the big picture, the Rockets aggressively addressed their three main problems: stagant offense, point guard and power forward. Between the coaching change, the additions of James and first-round pick Aaron Brooks at the point, the pickups of Scola and Butler up front, and the de facto addition of Wells, this team suddenly looks loaded. At this point in the offseason, nobody has upgraded more than this club.
