News about Houston Rockets (page 6)
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Legal issues
Former NBA All-Star Steve Francis has been charged with felony retaliation after prosecutors say he threatened to assault a Houston-area deputy.
NBA awards
Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and Rockets’ James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Nov. 7 through Nov. 13.
Injuries
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said before practice Friday that guard Patrick Beverley is inching closer to a return and could practice next week.
Records
Donatas Motiejunas remains a restricted free agent and the Rockets' latest offer is a multiyear deal that starts at $7 million annually.
NBA market
The Rockets picked up Clint Capela's and Sam Dekker's contract options for the 2017-18 season, the team announced, but passed on the option with Tyler Ennis.
NBA market
The Houston Rockets have waived guard Pablo Prigioni. Prigioni finished his fourth NBA season with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015-16.
NBA market
The Houston Rockets have waived guard/forward P.J. Hairston, forward Le’Bryan Nash, and guard Gary Payton II, the team announced.
Injuries
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said he expects guard Pat Beverley to miss at least 20 games with a left knee injury.
NBA market
The Rockets waived guard Isaiah Taylor Sunday. Taylor (6-3, 170) appeared in three games for the Rockets this preseason.
NBA rumors
The $4.4 million qualifying offer the Rockets sent to power forward Donatas Motiejunas has expired. Motiejunas remains a restricted free agent.