Taylor, 6-9, 255-pounds, averaged 7.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 23.8 minutes in 38 games – including 16 starts – for the Rockets this season. The six-year NBA veteran held career averages of 12.7 points and 5.0 rebounds entering the 2004-05 season.

Norris, 6-1, 185-pounds, averaged 2.6 points and 1.1 assists in 32 bench appearances this season for the Knicks. Originally acquired from Houston on Dec. 30, 2003, the seven-year NBA veteran held career averages of 5.7 points and 3.2 assists in 362 games entering the 2004-05 season.

Baker, 6-11, 240-points, averaged 1.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 24 bench appearances this season for the Knicks. Originally signed as a free agent on Mar. 12, 2004 and re-signed on Aug. 18, 2004, the 11-year NBA veteran held career averages of 15.6 points and 7.7 rebounds in 756 games entering the 2004-05 season.