[Yahoo] Rockets Don't Want McGrady

[fisterkev]

Yao is one of the few players I could see do something like take a paycut to stay with the team. Not saying it will happen, but I wouldn't put it out of the realm of possibility. He is a standup guy and unlike most players in the league, he is not 100% all about the money.

I think Iggy is right about Adelman and Morey wanting to win, and that building around an injury-prone Yao is no longer in their plans. I also think that Yao wants to win. I could see him take both a paycut and a diminished role in the newly developing system, combined with adding a new talent in TMac's place, in order to win. He would be aa desired asset in any system, even if everything is no longer centered around him.

It's not like he's in danger of starving either way, or anything.

[PocketRockets]

Yao is loyal, as many true asian people are, and would definitely want to finish his career with the rockets. Yao has family, homes, and businesses in houston and as long as we don't offer something insulting, he will take a paycut to stay with us.

Tmac gave up on this team long ago and I'm glad Adelman and Morey put their foot down. (IMO) I think we could of gotten some big piece for tmac last year, if he didn't pull that bitc*h move and announce surgery before even telling Rockets management. If we got a Vince Carter or someone like that, there's no telling where we could have gone last year. Tmac smashed my dream and I hope he gets traded to the Grizzlies or Nets.

[aznkillabeezZz]

It's sad that tmac has to go without given an opportunity this season. He was one of the best rockets and hes a good guy. His ego got the best of him sometimes.

[Rendezvous]

there are some players might be interesting to.

maybe we can try to ship Tmac to a team which is like struggling.

maybe the Nets or Kings?

also we need some GM with less intellect to seal the deal. lol. send him some highlights of Tmac like the 13 pts in 33 seconds. he might buy it. lol.

Kings are having a pretty good season

[MaxRider]

sound like the writer is putting stuff in there to increase the number of word for his article so he can make more money

[Jaykoolzboy]

sound like the writer is putting stuff in there to increase the number of word for his article so he can make more money

That's on the table, you never know what's under the table with Yao on your team.

[YoungMoney23]

Could we pull of a another Pau Gasol type deal with Memphis for Rudy and OJ? Wishful thinking I know but as long as we get some potential stars back in return I'm happy

[TMACFORMVP]

T-Mac's tenure in Houston is probably over, but I don't know what to believe at this point, there's been too many conflicting reports, and weird signs that point toward every possible decision. The team not coming out and actually saying this, or T-Mac still practicing, and going to/working out before every game.

If T-Mac is truly healthy, and the Rockets organization just isn't playing him, it's funny how all the situations have been handled. McGrady handled it the worst possible way last season, while this year, it seems the Rockets organization is handling it the wrong way.

Either way, whatever happens, I hope the team/Adelman can come out and tell us, because we deserve to know what's going on.

[Baller 24]

I don't know how accurate this source is, BUT if that's the case then it sickens me. This organization has handled his situation terribly, if they want him to be in the game healthy, then fine I can understand that, but if you're not going to do anything about it and just sit here without stating anything about openly trading him, it's just messed up. Trade him or play him, he's sitting there ready to play and contribute, he's even admitted to taking a bench role, it's sickening, there's no reason to ruin a player's chances of landing a contract, either trade him and openly say it instead of beating around the bush (Morey and Adelman), or play him.

However, from what the Chron and quotes by Rick state everything seems fine, and the Rockets are just being cautious, so that's why I doubt the accuracy of this source.

[TMACFORMVP]

Isn't Adrian the same guy that reported the heated arguments, the whole T-Mac announces 18th date. I'd probably expect a similar smokescreen to be said by both parties, or at least the Rockets side, unfortunately I doubt we'll never get the truth until something actually happens. In that sense, we have no clue who to believe, so I'd agree with Baller in that regard.

[Knicksick]

Knick fan here. I honestly believe that there is a chance the Knicks could be interested in McGrady.Health issues aside McGrady does not have those character issues surrounding Marbury/Iverson which the Knicks don't want ,so a play for McGrady is much more probable. Everyone in NY is totally fed up with the losing so even a 40 game rental of McGrady could improve the whole messy situation of the Knicks. I'm not sure what exactly the Rockets want back but the best the Knicks could possibly do is offer a combination of Milicic (7mill. expiring+ servicable backup Center who D'Antoni doesn't use anyway)+Larry Hughes?

If you package Milicic+Mobley's 80% insured contract it would give Houston a lot of financial relief but I'm not sure if Walsh is interested in trading that contract. Also the Knicks would have to add somebody---with Harrington(unlikely),Duhon(unlikely) and Nate being the expiring candidates.

I guess Milicic and Hughes makes the most sense since the Rockets could use a servicable Center and Hughes is decent insurance in case Ariza,Battier,Budinger get hurt.
The problem is most likely that at the moment no one has any idea where McGrady stands at basketball wise.

[Meatcookie]

The Rockets aren't going to pay Yao max money.

Yao isn't going to ask for max money.

When I say that the Rockets are going to keep Yao, I mean they will not trade him away if he wants to stay with the Rockets. With all his injury problems, I just don't see how he can ask for a max deal. Most foreign players aren't that greedy (most).

I guess it all depends on the 2010-2011 season. If he isn't able to play at his fullest during the playoffs, or if Houston misses the playoffs, there is no way he can get greedy and ask for more than 15 million per year. 15 does seem high, but there are a limited number of 7 foot centers playing right now.

[Meatcookie]

Knick fan here. I honestly believe that there is a chance the Knicks could be interested in McGrady.Health issues aside McGrady does not have those character issues surrounding Marbury/Iverson which the Knicks don't want ,so a play for McGrady is much more probable. Everyone in NY is totally fed up with the losing so even a 40 game rental of McGrady could improve the whole messy situation of the Knicks. I'm not sure what exactly the Rockets want back but the best the Knicks could possibly do is offer a combination of Milicic (7mill. expiring+ servicable backup Center who D'Antoni doesn't use anyway)+Larry Hughes?

If you package Milicic+Mobley's 80% insured contract it would give Houston a lot of financial relief but I'm not sure if Walsh is interested in trading that contract. Also the Knicks would have to add somebody---with Harrington(unlikely),Duhon(unlikely) and Nate being the expiring candidates.

I guess Milicic and Hughes makes the most sense since the Rockets could use a servicable Center and Hughes is decent insurance in case Ariza,Battier,Budinger get hurt.
The problem is most likely that at the moment no one has any idea where McGrady stands at basketball wise.

Milicic wants to go back to Europe
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NBA&id=928&line=122668&spln=1

doubt that makes him a serviceable center. Maybe at one time, but the damage done to him from various teams casting him aside is too much. TMac's contract not being renewed is also a lot of financial relief.

[stockmarketgod]

Time for the Rox and Tmac to move on... both dont really trust each other anymore...

Tmac and Yao duo has failed...


Rox will offer Yao a pay cut... and Yao will take it

im sure he could get a max contract out there... but like others have said Yao is loyal... and feels bad for letting down the team last year...



and because the Rox will ask him to play 25 minutes a game... (for those wank.ers who think he should be playing 40 minutes a game for the regular season) should get a grip, watching this team it is playing very well without a legit scoring option...

[JordansBulls]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ArDErNpGYyqIE88TY5xRqNa8vLYF?slug=aw-tradebuzz120309&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

The Rockets continue to offer Tracy McGrady in a trade, but that will be a difficult proposition considering he’s the highest-paid player in the league ($23.2 million) and no one has seen him play in nine months. Houston seems willing to take back a longer-term contract for McGrady, but most executives believe his high salary makes it hard to put together a package.

Rockets GM Daryl Morey and coach Rick Adelman don’t want McGrady back with the team, and have insisted that he isn’t physically ready to return to the lineup. McGrady would love a trade, but knows he must start playing again for it to be possible.

Bulls offer Salmons and Miller for Mcgrady