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Houston Signs Graham

The Rockets are trying to upgrade their roster at the guard spot. Other than Tracy Mcgrady, everyone is pretty much expandable. The trouble is that there are no takers. So until Houston can find a trading partner to take some of its less than desirable players the team is looking to free agency for an immediate solution.

Earlier this week, General Manager Carroll Dawson has announced the signing of G/F Stephen Graham. Graham, who had been playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the Continental Basketball Association, will join the team prior to Sunday`s contest at Portland. Graham will wear jersey number 24. Graham (6-6, 215 lbs.) played and started in eight games this season with the Skyforce and ranked second on the team in scoring average (21.0) and assists (30).

Before playing in the CBA, Graham played two seasons at Oklahoma State University along with his twin brother Joey-a member of the Toronto Raptors. The Rockets roster now stands at the full complement of 15 players: Rafer Alston, Derek Anderson, Jon Barry, Lonny Baxter, Ryan Bowen, Graham, Luther Head, Juwan Howard, Tracy McGrady, Dikembe Mutombo, Martyn "Moochie" Norris, Bob Sura, Stromile Swift, David Wesley and Yao Ming.