2009–10 Houston Rockets season
NBA professional basketball team season
The 2009–10 Houston Rockets season was the 43rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The news broke in the off-season when center Yao Ming would miss the upcoming season due to foot surgery. This injury would soon be considered career-threatening. Mid-season, All-Star Tracy McGrady, who was working his way back from knee surgery that kept him out of last season, was traded to the New York Knicks. Despite losing two All-Stars, the Rockets finished 42–40, but did not clinch a playoff spot.
Key dates
June 25 – The 2009 NBA draft took place in New York City.
July 8 – The free agency period started.
Draft picks
Roster
Roster notes
Center Yao Ming missed the entire season due to a left foot injury.
Pre-season
Regular season
Standings
Game log
Player statistics
Regular season
Awards, records and milestones
Awards
Season
Aaron Brooks, NBA Most Improved Player Award
Injuries and surgeries
Yao Ming missed the entire season with a stress fracture in his left ankle.
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