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Marc J. Spears: Kings acquired Jermaine Taylor and cash considerations from the Rockets in exchange for a heavily-protected, second- round pick. Twitter

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Alex Kennedy: Houston is doing the same thing they did with Jermaine after signing Dampier. They're trying to find a taker & speaking with several teams. Twitter

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Sam Amick: Kings make money on the Taylor deal in case anyone wondered why they'd take on salary. Twitter

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To make room for Terrence Williams' arrival in three-way w/Lakers and Nets, Houston to deal Jermaine Taylor to SAC for future second- rounder. Twitter

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Now, the Rockets have made it clear to Taylor that they won't be signing Dampier after all and that the guard will remain with the team. After such a chaotic week, Taylor is just glad to be back in the loop. "I was worried about not knowing anything. It was taking a really long time to find out what my future holds and that was really frustrating for me because I just didn't know anything," Taylor told HOOPSWORLD. While he remains on Houston's roster, the twenty-three year old still hasn't been cracking the rotation. "It was really frustrating. Not only about what was going on, but also because I'm not playing. I want to play. It's been really frustrating. It's just showing me that my journey of getting to where I want to be won't be easy," Taylor said. HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

Taylor's agent, Michael Whitaker, will meet with Rockets' general manager, Darryl Morey, later in the week to discuss his client's future and role with the team. "My agent is going to talk with [Darryl Morey] and just see where things stand," said Taylor. "It's nothing serious, my agent just wanted to sit down and talk with him. It's nothing [big]." Thirteen teams expressed interest in Taylor when the Rockets began shopping him last week. Despite the frustration, the guard admitted that it felt good to be wanted by so many teams. "It always feels good to know that teams want you, especially when I haven't played too many NBA games when it mattered. I've played like garbage minutes. But to hear that teams were interested, I just take it for what it was. It was good to hear but it really didn't mean anything," said Taylor. HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

On the flip, Jermaine Taylor isn't happy about his situation in Houston. He hasn't enjoyed hearing his name mentioned in constant trade talks, and he's been even more upset about his lack of playing time. The Rockets added backcourt depth in Kevin Martin at the trade deadline last season and then acquired Courtney Lee over the summer, both of whom play Taylor's position. Taylor wants to play, and he and his agent will meet with Rockets GM Daryl Morey tonight to discuss the situation. HoopsWorld

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Alex Kennedy: Source close to the situation still expects Jermaine Taylor to be traded "in the next few days." Plenty of teams still showing interest. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

Taylor does not know how much time he has left on the Rockets' roster, but he believes his time is running out. He saw the reports Friday that with the Rockets' agreement with center Erick Dampier he would be waived or traded to make room on the roster, ending his second season with the Rockets before it began. "I haven't heard anything," Taylor, 23, said. "I knew from reading the articles that someone was getting released. My name came up. I saw it a few times. That's nothing I can control. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

Taylor, a 6-3 guard, played in 31 games last season, averaging 4.1 points. After a solid if unspectacular showing with the Rockets' summer league team, he played just 36 minutes in three preseason games, averaging 5.7 points. He did not play in the first three regular-season games, spending two of the games on the inactive list behind Courtney Lee and Chase Budinger in the Rockets' rotation off the bench. "He is caught in a numbers crunch," coach Rick Adelman said. "He's worked hard. He worked hard all summer long. It's just a situation, there's not much anybody can do about it. There is just so many spots on the team. If something happens, we all still like him. He's a good player, a good kid, works his tail off." Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

But to Taylor, the trying part is what it has always been, with another season beginning with him stuck to the bench. "It's always going to be real frustrating," Taylor said. "I am a basketball player. Sitting on the bench is something I've never done. To have done it all last year and coming in thinking I was going to play this year and doing it again, I'm frustrated. "There's nothing I can do about it but what I've been doing, coming to practice every day, working hard, doing the things I need to do to make my teammates better to help them go out there, whether it is being LeBron James or Kobe Bryant on the scout team." Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

The Rockets cannot officially sign Dampier until they make a move to open a roster spot. Though that almost certainly will involve Taylor, the process of seeking offers for him could uncover options. "Nothing is a given," Adelman said. "You have to wait and see how everything plays out. There's always things that can happen. I don't know. It's unfortunate for him that it's all out there." Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

Bill Ingram: Jermaine Taylor has requested a trade, so Rockets looking for a deal. They won't waive him, as they have a lot invested in him.Damp waiting. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

Steve Kyler: League sources saying as many as a dozen teams have inquired about Houston's Jermaine Taylor, there is a deal there if Houston wants it. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Jermaine Taylor 

Now, the Rockets have reportedly turned their attention to trading Taylor and sources say that thirteen teams have expressed interest in the shooting guard. The Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards and Miami HEAT are among the teams interested in acquiring Taylor, according to a source close to the situation. HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Jermaine Taylor 

The HEAT also have a full roster but are intrigued by Taylor, according to the source. HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Jermaine Taylor 

The Warriors almost found their backup point guard Friday. Houston reached an agreement to sign center Erick Dampier and will have to make a move to clear roster space. The problem: The Rockets are expected to release second-year guard Jermaine Taylor instead of undrafted rookie point guard Ishmael Smith. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Ishmael Smith, Jermaine Taylor 

The deal cannot be made official until the Rockets create a roster spot. They are expected to trade or release second year guard Jermaine Taylor, who did not play in either of the first two games this season and played sparingly in the preseason. Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Feigen: Rockets most likely to move Jermaine Taylor to make room for Erick Dampier. Deals not likely to be completed for several days. Twitter

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