Rockets Get D.J.

HOUSTON, TX -- The Houston Rockets announced a trade today. General Manager Daryl Morey announced the Rockets acquired guard D.J. Strawberry from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard Sean Singletary.

Singletary wasn't expected to make the Rockets' roster; and, honestly, I doubt D.J. will either. However, acquiring Strawberry (6'5) gives the Rockets another big guard.

According to the Houston Chronicle, "Singletary, who was chosen with the 42nd pick of the Draft in June, had been acquired in the deal for Artest, but was not part of the Rockets' plans. His contract would have become partially guaranteed at the end of the month."

Strawberry's contract is non-guaranteed unless he makes the Rockets' opening night roster.

Strawberry is a better defensive player than he is an offensive player. He's not a point guard; but, he did run the Suns' offense this summer in NBA Summer League action. The Chronicle article states Strawberry "showed promise" at the one; however, this article in the Arizona Central states something quite the contrary.

Strawberry "did not show promise at NBA Summer League, where he averaged more turnovers than assists."

Strawberry is the son of former major league baseball player Darryl Strawberry.