05-07-2008, 08:21 PM
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SAFB
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Francis picks up option
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As expected, Steve Francis picked up his player option for the 2008-09 season, meaning he's under contract to the Rockets for next season.
Rockets GM Daryl Morey, speaking on local sports radio today, said the team has met with the injured guard.
"We met with Steve yesterday and he's doing really well on rehab," said Morey. "There's some hope that he'll come back full strength next year in training camp. We might be able to get some of the skills we were hoping that he could bring to the team."
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At a minimum, Francis' roughly $3 million deal is another expiring contract for the Rockets to work trades with this offseason up until the February 2009 trading deadline. Bobby Jackson ($6 million), Luther Head ($2 million) and Steve Novak (less than $1 million) also fit the bill.
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