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Ok , maybe just a former allstar

We traded Francis+cash considerations and also gave you back your 2009 2nd round pick for a 2011 conditional 2nd round pick.



http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=5700013641&start=0

This will be the 2nd former All Star the Grizz have released in a week (Shimmy being the first).

I think it was a good trade for both teams.

The Grizz doesn't have anything to lose. The cash included in the deal will be buy out payment for Francis while acquiring a pick.

For the Rockets, its about getting below the lux tax. Thats how teams are conscious about the tax. No doubt its always an issue to many trades.