December 24, 2008 Steve Francis was traded on Wednesday to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN. The Rockets received a conditional second round draft pick in 2011. They also agreed to pay the remaining $2.6 million of Francis' contract for this season and sent Memphis back their 2009 second round pick that the Rockets acquired on draft day last June.
December 4, 2008 Steve Francis was active Wednesday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in February, according to the Houston Chronicle. He is nearing his return to the court and said, "Thats what Im looking forward to. I know its a gradual process. If I dont get in, I dont. Im not really worried about that. Im just trying to get my timing. Try to get closer to the floor."
October 21, 2008 Steve Francis missed his third straight day of practice Monday due to a cold, according to the Houston Chronicle.
