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McGrady is nothing but an expiring contract now, and Yao could be remembered as the greatest what-could've-been story the sport's ever seen.

It will also be interesting to see if McGrady is willing to lose himself in the team.

Of course, everybody looks at Tracy McGrady taking over again, just as he did last season when Yao was down.

Nevertheless, McGrady's desire to win should make him a good citizen off the bench and is a likely improvement over Luke Walton.

I never saw him as a dirty player, McGrady said. He's a smart defender. He just does everything he has to do to slow another guy down.

McGrady dropped his fork. He and his girlfriend bolted from the restaurant. "I don't know if I paid the bill, " he said.

"We're in a good situation right now, " he said he told McGrady.

People need to remember that McGrady has always been a slow starter, but has also always picked it up once the calendar rotates to December.

But with all that said, Adelman would like to see McGrady get into a good groove before the playoffs begin next weekend.

Tracy McGrady could not bear to watch the Finals. This, he said, had nothing to do with the Finals themselves. At least not in his case.

On top of that Tracy McGrady will supposedly be shut down again, this time for at least two weeks, to rest his troublesome knee.

I'm sure most of you think Tracy McGrady belongs higher than #29, and I have to tell you why he doesn't.

They and he did not bother on Thursday, but they seem to have an idea what to do about that kind of defense on McGrady.

Yao and McGrady can't run, Yao is obvious but McGrady doesn't push the pace unless there is no one in front of him.

By the time the 2000-2001 season ended, McGrady was one of the brightest young talents in basketball.

Looking over Table Two it's easy to see that McGrady has not quite been the same player in Houston that we saw in Orlando and Toronto.

Yao said he took Tracy McGrady aside after speaking to the team and told him the success of the team is up to him now.

Fran_Blinebury: I trade McGrady for Garnett faster than you could read this paragraph. But it has no, none, nada, zilch chance of happening.

And if McGrady picked up huge numbers of Chinese votes, that does not explain why Steve Nash did not out poll Allen Iverson, either.

JVG had absolutely nothing negative to say, nothing but effusive praise for McGrady, Battier, Deke and Howard for their leadership.

From there, Yao's jumper would be easily available, and he'd also be in prime position to make effective entry passes into McGrady.

McGrady should take nothing but 30 footers for the rest of the game. . . he will make half of them at least.

McGrady, a two-time scoring champion, recalled seeing those sort of adjustments from Battier when the players were on opposing teams.

McGrady wasn't even a teenager when he looked over a fence and saw a dead man, his leg separated from the blast of a shotgun.

With McGrady struggling for three-plus quarters to locate his shot, the Rockets proved that they're more than just a one-man team.

He'll come out of it, I think Utah will be more concerned with Yao in the second half and that'll open it up for Mcgrady.

They fought their way from 13 down in the first half to a two-point lead after three quarters. Then it was McGrady's time.

It would be interesting to see how they played without McGrady.

HOUSTON -- Tracy McGrady is once again stepping up to the plate for a local elementary school.

Tracy McGrady might finally get out of the first round. . . while he's on the injured list.

When McGrady is well, he has to embrace this offense and find his way in it to better shots.

McGrady is having a horrible night with all the turnovers. He seems to struggle on back-2-backs more so than anyone else.

We will need to see how things develop for any type of assessment but overall, it was nice to see McGrady finally get back on the court.

I dont like this Head vs. Bryant matchup he will get tortured we need to put Mcgrady on him I know he will be tired but there is no choice.

As I said earlier , the above play is how I envision McGrady fitting into this offense.

That's a good question. Well, you know in Houston, T-Mac [Tracy McGrady] is the boss, he is the chief, he is the king.

This may be wishful thinking on Mcgrady's part but optimism is better than pessimism i suppose.

Anybody see Tracy McGrady on Saturday? For the first time this season, he did not attend a Rockets game. Sore back.

man. . . i love mcgrady. taking up for yao like stevie franchise used to. brings a tear to my eye.

They had all gathered at his mansion, but no one wanted to tell McGrady the truth.

McGrady tagged him with the ball and Yao got some easy buckets.

The Rockets, or McGrady's new team, would receive 80 percent of his per-game salary for any games he misses the rest of this season.

As McGrady would learn in Africa, most people see sport as just a break from life's difficulties.

McGrady and Yao are the LEAST of your worries, especially Mac, he's proven in the playoffs.

McGrady and Yao are going to own Utah like a rich Republican owns an illegal Mexican -- abusive, with little pay and minimal rewards.

As others have already alluded , this team works best when McGrady dominates the ball and makes all decisions on offense.

Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy said McGrady just needs to get a little more arch on all of his shots.

Huh? McGrady also has 2 turnovers. Any reason McGrady turnovers is different from that of Yao or V-Span?

Nearly half of an hour into the contest, McGrady finally ended the drama when he sank his game-winner.

If McGrady and Kobe were somehow able to switch places over the past decade, how would we perceive each player today?

And I hate to bring it up, but there's no guarantee McGrady will be healthy the rest of the way either.

Teammate Eddie - the first to push the house about McGrady, Tracy McGrady Not to be outdone , the two sides nearly staged militant fight.

Though McGrady didn't get a point in the first half, the Rockets went into the break with a 15-point advantage.

The Rockets' plan to let Tracy McGrady play through the soreness in his left knee was put on hold Wednesday.

So many that McGrady makes a good point when he argues that switching to the new offense is far down the list of challenges.

But more than anything, the Rockets need to turn McGrady back into what he was, or get someone like that for him.

New Jersey number are cruel season even change of McGrady, are among the most serious career in a crisis.

He has a pair of superstars in McGrady and Yao. He has two premier defensive players in Chuck Hayes and Battier.

We have Tracy McGrady , or whoever we can trade him for, and when he's healthy, he's pretty damn good.

But Derrick Rose made it clear on Friday he believes the team should sign McGrady if he shows anything.

It is worth repeating, sources confirmed, that Tracy McGrady should always pass the ball to Yao Ming.

Overconfidence is the name of the game. Yao and McGrady are so loose it's annoying me.

He always slapped my wrist, McGrady said of Battier. Every time. After games against him, my whole wrist would be red and bruised up.

Tracy McGrady - Do not trade him just for the sake of wanting something in return.

Of the Rockets' regulars, only McGrady is shooting better than his career average.

HOUSTON - Former Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady considers his trade to the New York Knicks as a turning point in his life.

Stop hatin'! I can't wait til next season and I wish McGrady and all the Rockets the BEST!

I heard about Adelman wanting to rest the starters, especially McGrady, but I don't think they really wanted to lose this game.

For McGrady, it'd be his shot at complete control over a team, with a plethora of sidekicks .

Artest and McGrady, Sheehan - Shane Battier can play multiple positions, which let the Rockets line-up full of flexibility.

"I'm looking to play off the ball a little more, " McGrady said.

"You love a woman, " McGrady said. "You want to marry her. Things get bad. So you shoot her? It's crazy, man. Crazy. "

After all, McGrady is what the NBA calls a star, even though he never has been as far into the playoffs as Ben Gordon.

Before McGrady left the hospital, Hayden needed to know something. He needed to know if his idol was OK. McGrady grinned to calm him.

Wow, Novak 17 points, what a phenomenal game for him. That means it was a great decision to sit McGrady and let him rest the shoulder.

Referees reviewed the play as McGrady walked off the blow to his knee.

the problem is we aren't penetrating the basket. Which we could easily do if we had the old McGrady. Put Yao Ming back in soon damn it!

I mean, it's the signature shoe for Tracy McGrady, one of the most exciting and most talented players in the NBA.

Would you say this if your boy McGrady were named player of the week in a week where he went 3-1?

McGrady will be a breakthrough by the lightning tore the opponent's line of defense, other defense exist in name only.

At least the team played hard at the end fighting for that rebound that cut the lead to 3 off McGrady's 3.

Tracy McGrady is the only Rocket who can reliably create a shot, and the strain is becoming apparent.

So if you find Brent - Barry and Tracy - Tracy McGrady to bear part of the organization's mission, then you should not be surprised.

And McGrady will start, coach Mike D'Antoni announced at a Saturday morning shoot around -- their first at home this season.

McGrady said he has already talked with the Knicks.

Adelman previously asked McGrady to practice only when he could practice hard.

Move through tragedy with McGrady, and his smirking, aloof image vanishes. Then a man who fears answering his phone after midnight appears.

The only disturbing trend is the injuries. If McGrady plays, I won't count the Rockets out.

Even if Mcgrady can come back, I hope they'll limit his minutes. He's too important to risk injuring. The Rockets need him for the playoffs.

Brooks McGrady for Nash Barbosa, if the Suns are insane enough to bite.

There's more pieces to pick up minutes and key baskets, so any contributions from McGrady would be gravy in this mix.

Of course, as valuable as Artest has been to the Rockets with Tracy McGrady out of the lineup, Yao is still the heart and soul of the team.

David Terrell, principal at Ross Elementary School, said McGrady's assistance has meant the world to his students.

Even the Jazz defense, the most hesitant in the league to double team, does not fit well with Tracy McGrady's recent struggles.

Much of that time will come at SG, either as McGrady's primary backup or sliding over from PG when McGrady or Battier takes a seat.

McGrady revealed as early as this week, two on his own All-Star Game program.

The Rockets scrimmaged for part of Friday's practice largely to give McGrady and Barry a test of their rehabilitations .

Tracy McGrady may not feel the need to carry the offense with his scoring, but he certainly carries it with his passing.

Now Yao Ming and Rafer Alston have been fully recovered, but Shane Battier and McGrady's injury still feels very worrying.

Playing alongside Kobe Bryant should also serve as a significant motivating factor for McGrady.

McGrady doesn't need money, but he would like a role on a good team.

If someone is going to dominate the offense and average 30 ppg, it should be Yao, not McGrady.

McGrady - Needs to be healthy and to more aggressively attack the basket. I am doubtful that we ever see him reach his potential.

McGrady played only limited minutes in six games for the Rockets this season after coming back from microfracture knee surgery.

Tracy McGrady: I may be in the minority, but I'm intrigued.

These above two points illustrate why Rick Adelman may have been hesitant to activate McGrady.

The injury bug is biting them again. McGrady has been out and is still playing with chronic problems.

Morey has stated that McGrady is not on the table, and while Houston may eventually try to move him, it won't be this week.

The NBA star Tracy McGrady appeared in a Fox TV news program presenting the weather with forecast host Amy Freeze.

McGrady saved them, by plowing to the basket one moment, hitting a long jumper the next.

Our roster is really hurting without a dynamic chemistry going on between a healthy McGrady and Yao.

They want to make it easier for Tracy McGrady to score within the Rockets offense without entirely removing his playmaking .

"It's going to be a good test for us, " McGrady said.

Shortly after Shaq's arrival in Florida, Orlando began its rebuilding project by trading league scoring champion Tracy McGrady.

They did win 55 games in a season knocked sideways by the mid-season injury to Tracy McGrady and season-ending injury to Yao Ming.

Tracy McGrady's numbers don't change as greatly, but he is making just 37 percent of his shots on the second night of back-to-backs.

Although Kobe has a slight advantage in steals, McGrady is clearly better at every other non-scoring aspect of the game.

With no 3 point threat and no low post threat, the Rox will have difficulty scoring, even if McGrady has a great game.

Yao set a screen on Keith Van Horn near the 3 -point arc, and McGrady pulled up for the game - winning shot with 2. 2 seconds left.

McGrady had a look on his face like " What else can I do team! ! "

McGrady, recovering from microfracture surgery on his left knee, has one year left on his contract.

Just wait till Jerry puts Dee Brown on McGrady, what was Wilt's record again?

This season with the Detroit Pistons assuredly will not be McGrady's swan song.

"I wouldn't compare myself exactly to Tracy McGrady, " said the 6-9, 221-pound Greene in a soft voice.

McGrady talked some about his years in Houston -- a place where McGrady's wife and children still reside.

It's not personal between Yao and McGrady. They like one another.

Giricek did a decent job on mcgrady tonight. Played with a lot more fire on him than fish ever did .

While we're on that, what Johnson really meant was the Rockets should trade McGrady.

McGrady said this month a small lineup, not only very interesting, but coach Rick Adelman is a rich library of tactical tip of the iceberg.

David Wesley replaced McGrady in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Hornets.

McGrady plans on wearing a white shirt under his jersey that has a protective pad on his left shoulder.

LeBron may be averaging 30 per contest, but both Bryant and McGrady have far fewer weaknesses in their offensive game.

Mcgrady and pretty much everyone else but Yao played terrible and the Jazz barely got a win.

Injuries, ailments , aches and pains are the story with McGrady, and everybody knows it.

It makes sense for the Rockets. They need another scorer with Tracy McGrady battling a knee injury.

Can he take some of the burden off Tracy McGrady and make scoring the ball easier?

And McGrady has raised his level of play with clutch shots and passes to make life easier for his teammates.

McGrady's first paycheck came from Adidas in a $500, 000 endorsement deal, and his first job was playing in the NBA.

Chris Paul is the obvious choice for the guard slot opposite Bryant if McGrady falls short.

Considering McGrady and arest has worked in Houston, the lakers would certainly think again the possibility of cooperation.

With 1 minute remaining in the 1st, we saw McGrady catch the ball in the far post on the right elbow against Jerebko.

So it is unlikely the Rockets will seriously entertain the thought of trading McGrady.

They should have traded McGrady before the deadline for a solid starting point guard and power foward.

This time tomorrow, Tracy McGrady will either be really relieved or really ticked off.

I'm playing with the best swing man, Tracey McGrady and the best center in the NBA, Yao Ming.

Tracy McGrady - If this was 2 years ago, McGrady would be #2 on this list.

McGrady once witnessed police arrest his youth league football coach during a drug bust.

And LOL at the people who think the team is better off without Yao and a healthy McGrady.

I personally prefer Tracy McGrady, Tracy McGrady is a fan of wheat honey Oh exclusive terms.

Once, Tracy McGrady threw a perfect lob to Yao Ming for a dunk.

So, it's really no pressure, " McGrady said. " I'm just looking forward to going out there and playing.

Along came Tracy McGrady and everyone thought this was it, now we must compete on the big stage.

The Rockets have played admirably without Yao (and McGrady), which is a testament to their professionalism, talent, and competitiveness.

But each time when the deciding was over, McGrady and company took a vacation.

luther head and bonzi wells added 12 and 11 respectively , but tracy mcgrady showed a low form with the new season coming in a month.

The current starting five is rounded out by Tim Duncan and Amar 'e Stoudemire at Forward, with Tracy McGrady going Kobe in the backcourt.

But there also is a sense that effective play now can lead to more consistent offense around McGrady and Yao when McGrady comes back.

Angel: "Coz Matt's full name is just Matt Mike but my full name is Angelina Elizabeth Mcgrady! "

The good news, at least, is that McGrady could hoist up all those free throws.

The Houston Rockets and Tracy Mcgrady have gone through some ups and many downs together.

The problem with trading McGrady is the unlikelihood of getting equal value in return.

Instead of continuing to feed a hot McGrady or even get it inside to Yao, he puts up stupid arse jumpers that kill our momentum.

McGrady voiced his interest in joining Kobe Bryant and company late last month.

The league's top-paid player, Houston's Tracy McGrady , who earns $23 million, has barely played this season.

Jordan Tracy McGrady Kobe Bryant does not know which one you like?

In '01 as a member of the Magic, McGrady declared the series over when Orlando took a 3-1 lead on Detroit.

"It's on me to go out and attack the basket more and create better shots for my teammates, " McGrady said.

In contrast, before McGrady finally sat down his WP48 was only 0. 134. This is easily the lowest mark of McGrady's career.

"When they told me that's the deal we made, I was so happy, " McGrady said.

When we look past scoring, though, we see that McGrady has the advantage.

He knows stars like McGrady know what he is capable of doing on the defensive end.

Man in the 3rd picture, you are holding up a Tracy Mcgrady Jersey in front of yao ming. . .

But McGrady answered again, drawing contact from Duncan while hitting another 3-pointer.

Kobe did score a game-high 45 points and frequently checked Tracy McGrady at the other end, but it wasn't the prettiest 45.

They never happened, but McGrady shouldn't have to shoulder all of the blame.

"No, I do not, " McGrady said when asked whether he cared about the fan reaction. "I'm here to play a basketball game and win. "

We're just running the basic plays and JVG is letting McGrady free lance off of them.

With Yao and McGrady out, Houston coach Rick Adelman is in desperate need for a go-to guy.

Umm. . . no. Yao doesn't get a pass nor does McGrady for this game.

After trade rumors galore for the last year about Mcgrady going here or Mcgrady going there he looks to be staying put in Houston.

That includes twice this season with Yao AND McGrady playing.

Three straight 3-pointers by Luther Head , McGrady and Jackson about midway through the fourth quarter made it 92-78.

"We don't have a power forward right now except for Chuck Hayes, " said McGrady, referring to the free agent forward.

All the media hype has been about the Rockets offense of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.

Though the Rockets only dress 11 players these days, McGrady remained on the inactive list.

But Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady are now officially healthy.

THAT is the profile of a player who should be starting next to McGrady and Yao.

Now this may frustrate many Houston fans who are done with Mcgrady but this also gives T-Mac one more chance to save face.

This year Tracy McGrady gets a new ride that's made for him and bears his name.

I have to credit the Hornets tonight, they play pretty good D and have denied McGrady the penetration for the most part.

Tracy McGrady signed a one-year free agent deal worth 1. 3 million dollars with the Detroit Pistons on Monday, AP reported.

NBA superstar Tracy McGrady watches from a distance before turning to his host and offering to buy the kids a grass pitch for $1, 000.

I bet you George Karl wishes he had McGrady running it there.

McGrady hasn't showcased his usual burst during the past three games since his return from injury.

"The volume is killing us, " Judge McGrady said.

The Rockets, however, don't have a chance to win without McGrady unless they do get scoring from multiple sources.

Although McGrady not good as before , but in the games 2K11, he was still so strong.

But it is tempting to rely nearly entirely on Yao and McGrady.

McGrady suffered a knee injury in recent years, with a back injury and so sharply lower level of skill.

Rockets trainer Keith Jones said that McGrady is "day-to-day. "

The next year McGrady played 71, but Yao only logged 48.

McGrady had 41 points and Yao added 22, but only one of their teammates reached double figures as Houston fell 105-99 in Memphis on Nov.

Yao's teammate Tracy McGrady ranked 9th, and another Chinese on the list is Yi Jianlian at the 7th place.

We need bonzi. Should buy out mcgrady's contract.

Tracy McGrady had zero fouls today. Damn.

When they were fronting Yao, McGrady should of been taking the shots not Artest, i am so mad!

LOL! Yao and McGrady are two sides of the same coin. You piss them off and they torch you.

This just gives them another guy that can go out and take a load off of Tracy McGrady and let him concentrate on his scoring.

"To me this is an audition, " McGrady said.

McGrady needs to shut up and play.

McGrady has gone from a used-up spare part in New York, to a commodity in the suddenly-thin free agent market.

Guarded by McGrady, Yi missed a shot from the wing.

Now McGrady basic salary of 135 million dollars to join the Pistons.

McGrady himself called it "crazy" that he has received so many All-Star votes.

That last shot by McGrady. . . wow.

There was about 50 reporters at Tracy McGrady's Locker.

Hey can anybody tell me McGrady's scoring average after this game please?

But the bottom line is this: The Rockets are taking calls on McGrady, and the Knicks are one of the teams making them.

tracy mcgrady does some exciting things , but when the season is on the line he doesn ' t dominate , either.

Why are they making a big deal about McGrady having no points? ? ?

There is one thing McGrady would like, and that is to play for the two-time defending NBA champion Lakers.

What's wrong with Tracey McGrady? What's wrong with this guy? Is he just trying to prove how good he is?

Tracy McGrady had 24 points and eight assists as the Rockets won their 16th game in their last 17.

Tracy McGrady's goal has always been to make it to the pros and win a championship.

They had two stars in McGrady and Yao and a bunch of veteran role players. And they have a terrific coach.

If they can just stay healthy, Houston will have a great shot to finally get Yao and McGrady well past the first round of the playoffs.

Tracy McGrady scored 30 points, Yao Ming had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Rockets made Rick Adelman's debut as their coach a success.

"I ain't feeling sorry for them, " Rockets star Tracy McGrady said. "That's for sure. "

BRIAN JACKSONTracy McGrady lived with Darfur's displaced people in Chad where he heard the refugees' tragic stories in their own words.

McGrady, hello. I am a 15-year-old Chinese female fans. I love you and your team.

McGrady is from Auburndale, a Polk County town of 11, 000 between Orlando and Tampa.

McGrady is no longer an elite scorer, nor is he the coda for a generation of multi-talented stars.

But no one should blame McGrady for wanting to buy the kids a patch of grass.

It seems our team plays with more effort with McGrady out. . . it just feels like that for the past 4-5 games.

This is a good opportunity for Tracy Mcgrady to prove his worth.

And the Rockets might fail to find a suitable trade partner for McGrady.

Even when McGrady in not shooting well he can create shots for those that are.

Yes, Yao Ming shot 21 free throws and Tracy McGrady 16.

Oh, I don't know. Maybe telling McGrady not to play the first half?

Coach Mike D'Antoni says he doesn't know what the complete lineup will be, but it will include McGrady.

McGrady, a 6-8 guard, is averaging 15 points per game, his lowestaverage since his second NBA season.

Kobe is also well above average, but his career WP48 of 0. 202 falls short of McGrady's mark.

It's Tracy McGrady's world. We're just living in it, and it sucks.

Aston, who was 3-of-10 from 3-point range in Game 1, knows he has to score when he's open because of a double team on Yao or McGrady.

According to the second round of All Star balloting, McGrady is more than 80, 000 ahead of Iverson, and therefore the result is surprising.

Tracy McGrady returned after missing 11 games, making 4-of-12 shots while playing in some pain, and scored 9 points for Houston.

McGrady had a subpar shooting night, but he is playing well enough for us to win, if we can get other contributors.

Interesting that the Pistons doubled McGrady and left Yao open on that one. . .

I like the words of motivation Rafer was giving to McGrady during the timeout.

Is he concerned about McGrady's injuries considering he has made a long-term financial commitment?