
Nov 4 - By Associated Press
Houston guard Steve Francis made a political fashion statement before the Rockets played the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

Mar 16 - By Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer
Steve Francis went for another game-winner. When that missed, the New Orleans Hornets finally had a victory in March. David West made the go-ahead jumper with 55 seconds remaining, and the Hornets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 92-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Mar 10 - By Howard Fendrich, AP Sports Writer
A hug from Grandma. That was one of many rewards for Steve Francis on Saturday night, when he shook off a gash on his shooting hand to swish a 3-pointer at the buzzer that gave the New York Knicks a 90-89 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Mar 3 - By Tom Saladino, For The Associated Press
Stephen Marbury managed to sit for only two minutes. Steve Francis had a hard time remembering the last time he played so many. Marbury scored 11 of his 38 points in overtime and the New York Knicks made up a late 15-point deficit to beat Atlanta 104-100 on Saturday night, the Hawks' fifth straight loss.

Feb 22 - By Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer
Steve Francis was traded Wednesday from the Orlando Magic to the last-place New York Knicks, who hope that pairing him in the backcourt with Stephon Marbury will help turn around the team's dismal season.