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The Rockets have told agents for Francisco Garcia, Carlos Delfino and Aaron Brooks that they will not pickup contract options this month. That exception and veteran’s minimums could be used to shift to a much more experienced roster if the Rockets land a top free agent, a plan they apparently will make a significant part of their presentation. The Rockets have paid the luxury tax just once in the 15 seasons with the system, but according to the individual with knowledge of the plan, they also will emphasize that they would be willing to pay the tax to keep a winning team together. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Carlos Delfino, Aaron Brooks, Francisco Garcia 

The moves to clear the rest of the cap space needed have long been planned with their veterans. There never was a chance the Rockets would pick up their option on the $6.5 million final season of Francisco Garcia’s contract. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Francisco Garcia 

Mark Berman: NBA sources: Rockets will not pick up the 2013-14 team option on Francisco Garcia's contract which is worth $6,400,000. Twitter @MarkBermanFox26

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Francisco Garcia 

Dave McMenamin: A name to look for the Lakers to pursue this offseason: Francisco Garcia. LAL tried to trade Vujacic for him when Garcia was with SAC Twitter @mcten

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Francisco Garcia 

Howard Chen: McHale on FGarcia: "He's a great guy. I think everyone in this locker room really likes him. I know the staff loves him." #RedNation Twitter @ho_chenCSN

Houston Rockets, Kevin McHale, Francisco Garcia 

Howard Chen: Francisco Garcia says Rockets a special group w how tight they are. Would love to come back. Rockets have $6.4 mill team option. #RedNation Twitter @ho_chenCSN

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Francisco Garcia 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Jeremy Lin is out for Houston in Game 4 against OKC, league sources tell Y! He has a bruised chest. Francisco Garcia will start for Rockets. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Houston Rockets, Injuries, Jeremy Lin, Francisco Garcia 

The surprise trade sent Patterson, along with Cole Aldrich and Toney Douglas were shipped to Sacramento in exchange for Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt on Wednesday. "For me it was a big surprise, I had no idea or any clue that I was going to get traded," the 23-year-old Patterson told News10 from Houston on Thursday afternoon. "I had a belief that I was still going to be wearing a Houston Rockets uniform, but obviously it didn't work out that way. "I was definitely surprised, shocked and caught off guard," he said. news10.net

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Toney Douglas, Cole Aldrich, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

After the shock subsided Wednesday night, Patterson said he's ready for a fresh start in Sacramento. "Since yesterday - I'm cool, I'm level headed," he said. "I'm ready for this transition to start, I'm ready to be a Sacramento King and get the ball rolling." news10.net

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Toney Douglas, Cole Aldrich, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired forward Thomas Robinson, guard/forward Francisco Garcia and forward Tyler Honeycutt from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward/center Patrick Patterson, guard Toney Douglas and center Cole Aldrich. NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Toney Douglas, Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Daryl Morey, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

The Sacramento Kings today acquired forward Patrick Patterson, center Cole Aldrich, guard Toney Douglas and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for forwards Francisco Garcia, Thomas Robinson and Tyler Honeycutt, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. “We are excited about the addition of Patrick, Toney and Cole,” said Petrie. “They will add skill and depth along with the potential for a different look to our roster. We all want to thank Francisco, Thomas and Tyler for their efforts and contributions.” NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Toney Douglas, Geoff Petrie, Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

The Houston Rockets traded one Kansas power forward and traded for another in a separate move. The Sacramento Kings sent rookie Thomas Robinson, guard Francisco Garcia, and forward Tyler Honeycutt to the Rockets in exchange for forward Patrick Patterson, guard Toney Douglas, center Cole Aldrich and $1 million on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been made public. USA Today Sports

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Toney Douglas, Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

James Ham: Francisco Garcia was a pro's pro for the Kings. Acted as the God Father in the locker room. Always a gentleman. Injuries really hurt him. Twitter @James_Ham

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Francisco Garcia 

Sam Amick: Kings send T. Robinson, F. Garcia, T. Honeycutt to Houston for Toney Douglas, Cole Aldrich, Patrick Patterson & cash, USAT has learned. Twitter @sam_amick

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Toney Douglas, Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

Jason Jones: Kings are still waiting on trade call to send Thomas Robinson to HOU. Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, cash also to Sac for Cisco, Honeycutt Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

The two prevailing names that have been talked about since training camp are veteran guard John Salmons and veteran forward Francisco Garcia. There does appear to be some interest in Tyreke Evans, although one team that was trying to pursue him got little traction in that conversation. HoopsWorld

Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia 

Jason Jones: Francsico Garcia (sore lower back) returned to practice today. Tyreke Evans (sore left knee) will not play at Portland on Wednesday. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia 

Francisco Garcia will be present to donate and distribute traditional holiday meals benefiting 50 Spanish-speaking families in the Sacramento area. Kings partner Wells Fargo will join Garcia by donating a $100 gift card to each family in attendance. The Sacramento Kings 11th annual Season of Giving continues the organization’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Festivities continued on Tuesday as DeMarcus Cousins teamed with Wells Fargo and Walmart to treat 50 local children to a holiday shopping spree. Last Saturday, Jimmer Fredette, Thomas Robinson, Isaiah Thomas and Jason Thompson visited patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Sacramento. Players and volunteers delivered gifts and spent time with kids and their families. GoodwinSports.com

Sacramento Kings, Francisco Garcia 

So you want Tyreke Evans? You are going to have to take either Francisco Garcia’s contract or John Salmons’ deal as well. Garcia’s deal is the most palatable, because the final year is a team option, but it’s become clear that if the Kings are going to move Evans, and sources say they are not there yet, it’s going to have to help them clean up the roster as well as return favorable assets. HoopsWorld

Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia 

After another embarrassing loss in front of their home crowd, the Sacramento Kings are beginning to show major cracks. Just nine games into the 2012-13 season, veterans Chuck Hayes and Francisco Garcia called a players’ only meeting last night while media members waited anxiously outside their locker room door. Cowbell Kingdom

Sacramento Kings, Francisco Garcia, Chuck Hayes