Brooks scores 21, Rockets rally past Celtics in Garnett’s first game since knee injury

October 11th, 2009 Pierce scores 25 to lead Celtics over NetsBOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 25 points and Kevin Garnett backed up claims that his knee is just fine, adding 12 points and six rebounds in the Boston Celtics' 100-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday Garnett, who missed much of last season with a strained right knee, looked comfortable as he chased loose balls and drove to the basket early. He matched his preseason average of eight points with 3:18 to spare in the first quarter, and wound up playing 21 minutes.

October 9th, 2009 Lewis' 22 points lead Magic over RocketsORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and Marcin Gortat had 14 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to help the Orlando Magic beat the Houston Rockets 113-104 in a preseason game Friday night.

October 9th, 2009 Garnett back with Boston crowd after knee injuryBOSTON — Kevin Garnett had 10 points and eight rebounds in his first game at the Boston Garden in more than seven months, and the Celtics beat the New York Knicks 96-82 in an exhibition game on Friday night. Rasheed Wallace played his first game for the Celtics in Boston and had 13 points and 12 rebounds.

October 6th, 2009 Rockets beat Spurs in Ginobili's returnSAN ANTONIO — Trevor Ariza scored nine points in his Rockets debut, helping Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Carl Landry had 19 points to lead the Rockets, who are beginning the season without the cornerstones of their team.

August 22nd, 2009 Kentucky freshman linebacker Huzzie out for yearLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky freshman linebacker Qua (kway')Huzzie will miss the entire 2009 season with a shoulder injury.

August 6th, 2009 Rockets sign TaylorHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 Taylor was drafted by Washington in the second round and Houston acquired his rights in exchange for cash.

August 1st, 2009 Celtics requests waivers on PruittBOSTON — The Boston Celtics are requesting waivers on guard Gabe Pruitt. The move was announced by the team on Friday.

July 9th, 2009 Yao retains optimism; NBA grants injury exceptionHOUSTON — Even if the Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease. "I am optimistic about the future and I will return to playing basketball when my foot has fully healed," Yao said in a statement released by his agent Wednesday.

July 9th, 2009 NBA grants injury exception for YaoHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are still hoping Yao Ming returns next season, but they have been able to cash in on his injury. The Rockets applied for a disabled player exception from the NBA a few weeks ago, betting that their All-Star center will miss next season with a hairline fracture in his left foot.

July 3rd, 2009 Rockets' Yao to wait week before surgery decisionBEIJING — Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. The playing future of the 7-foot-6 Yao is in question amid reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture in his foot could keep him out all of next season, and potentially end his career.

July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Basketball star Yao Ming's foot injury continued to make waves after the Houston Rocket's team physician said it could threaten his next season or even his career. Referring to the hairline fracture that has not responded to treatment, the New York Times reported that: "Being 7-foot-6 is not good for your feet.

June 30th, 2009 Reports: Yao may miss seasonHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening." Yahoo! Sports first reported the Rockets and Yao's representatives were concerned the 7-foot-6 All-Star would never play again.

June 30th, 2009 Yao reportedly could miss season with broken footHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening." Yahoo! Sports first reported the Rockets and Yao's representatives were concerned the 7-foot-6 All-Star would never play again.

June 29th, 2009 Rockets enter partnership with D-League's VipersMcALLEN, Texas — The Houston Rockets are taking over basketball operations of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in what it says is the first partnership of its kind with an NBA Developmental League team. The move will give the Rockets control over the players assigned to the D-League team.

June 25th, 2009 Yao's foot injury not healedHOUSTON — Yao Ming's broken foot is not healed and the Houston Rockets say the All-Star center is out indefinitely. Yao suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot in the Rockets' second-round playoff loss to the Lakers on May 8.