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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Rockets will send Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich and Toney Douglas to the Kings for Thomas Robinson, sources tell Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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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

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All-Star point guard Tony Parker became the first Spurs player chastised under the NBA’s new anti-flopping policy, receiving an official warning for what the league deemed an acting job in the first half of Friday’s 122-116 win over Houston. On the play in question, which can be viewed here, Parker is elevating for a defensive rebound when Rockets guard Toney Douglas extends his hand toward Parker’s back. Parker goes sprawling to the ground on the baseline, and no foul is whistled. San Antonio Express-News

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While much of the attention in the Rockets road trip will be on Jeremy Lin’s return to New York, the other former Knicks point guard on the Rockets roster, Toney Douglas, heads out of town on a roll. Douglas has scored in double figures in his past six games, making 54.6 percent of his shots in that stretch. After a slow start to the season, Douglas is making 43.3 percent of his 3-pointers. “I knew just stay the course and they’ll go,” Douglas said of his 1 of 10 start from the 3-point arc in the season’s first six games. “After I had my shoulder surgery (after last season) it took a little while to get that right. This summer when I got traded, I was here working out, being consistent. I didn’t start off too good shooting. I didn’t get down. I knew what I’m capable of doing. It was just a matter of time to hit a couple shots and get going.” Houston Chronicle

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Machado made the Rockets opening night roster when the Rockets waived veteran guard Shaun Livingston on Monday. Rockets coach Kevin McHale had given Livingston extensive praise and playing time last week, but the Rockets opted to go with Machado and Toney Douglas as backup point guards. With the release of Livingston along with the players the Rockets had determined to let go on Sunday — Lazar Hayward, Gary Forbes, Jon Brockman and JaJuan Johnson – the Rockets moved $7.5 million under the luxury tax. All five had guaranteed deals, though just $1 million of the $3.5 million remaining on Livingston’s contract was guaranteed. After the roster moves, the Rockets will be an average of just 23.6-years-old on opening night, with just 1.93 seasons of NBA experience. Houston Chronicle

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Ronald Tillery: Deleted last night from today's CA story: Griz had mild trade talks with Knicks 4 Toney Douglas, who is now going to Houston in deal 4 Camby Twitter

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If the Knicks and Suns can come to terms on a deal, Nash would receive a three-year deal in the $25 million range and Phoenix would receive Shumpert and a handful of cap-friendly contracts such as Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson and Jerome Jordan. One source told ESPN.com that the Knicks were also trying to recruit a third team to help facilitate the trade. ESPN.com

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Adrian Wojnarowski: NY package would include Iman Shumpert, Toney Douglas and likely 3 low money players to get Nash salary needed to close gap on Toronto offer Twitter

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If they landed Nash via a sign-and-trade with Phoenix, the Knicks would not bepart with point guard Iman Shumpert, who the Suns liked in last year's draft. New York is willing to part with a package that features Landry Fields, Toney Douglas, $3 million and the non-guaranteed salaries of Dan Gadzuric and Jerome Jordan. Fields is a restricted free agent who could be signed to a deal while Douglas' contract could be seen as an expiring contract whose salary is more than covered by the cash component. The Suns could waive Gadzuric and Jordan at no cost. Arizona Republic

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The Knicks desperately need veteran backcourt help and with their $3 million mid-level exception should be in the mix for point guards Jason Kidd, Andre Miller, Raymond Felton, Jameer Nelson and shooting guard Ray Allen. They also have veteran Spanish League point guard Pablo Prigioni, who visited two weeks ago, on their radar. The Knicks only have one guard under contract, Toney Douglas. Grunwald said he is looking for “experience.’’ New York Post

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Al Iannazzone: Jerome Jordan and Josh Harrellson are expected to be on the Knicks' Summer League roster as well as veteran guard Toney Douglas. Twitter

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The Knicks are trying to move Toney Douglas. ESPN.com

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A source told ESPNNewYork.com on Tuesday that the Knicks are exploring trade options involving Toney Douglas. ESPN NBA analyst Chris Broussard confirmed it with the website this morning. ESPN.com

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Tommy Dee: I'm confused. Toney Douglas is having Issues personally but the Knicks think they can get value back? #lolok Twitter

New York Knicks, Trade, Toney Douglas 

A source told ESPNNewYork.com on Tuesday that the Knicks are exploring trade options involving Toney Douglas. ESPN NBA analyst Chris Broussard confirmed it with the website this morning. The trade deadline is on March 15. Douglas, a 6-2 combo guard, was the Knicks' starting point guard at the beginning of the season after the team amnestied Chauncey Billups, but he's become a bench warmer since Jeremy Lin burst on to the scene. Since Feb. 8, Douglas has only played in one game for six minutes. ESPN.com

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