McGrady Leaves Rockets
VicXnews
Dec 28 10:11a
by Mike Prada
http://www.sbnation.com/2009/12/28/1222012/tracy-mcgrady-trade-rockets
It appears we�re inching closer to Tracy McGrady�s final days as a member
of the Houston Rockets.
According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Rockets told
McGrady he would not play in the Rockets� two games last weekend (New
Jersey on Saturday, Cleveland on Sunday) and gave him permission to fly
home. This comes on the heels of McGrady expressing discontent about his
role after the Rockets� loss to Orlando last Wednesday, when he quipped to
reporters about his �cameo� role.
A trade seems to be the next logical step, and indeed, according to CBS
Sportsline�s Ken Berger, McGrady�s agent is expected to talk to the Rockets
about that possibility. Houston�s GM Daryl Morey continues to deny that the
Rockets were showcasing McGrady for a trade, and coach Rick Adelman told
Feigen he�s still trying to figure out a way to get McGrady in the teams�
rotation, but the writing seems to be on the wall.
We all should have expected this once McGrady and the team sparred over
McGrady�s comeback date. The Rockets are overachieving with a roster of
hard-working role players that exhibit great chemistry, and it�s clear they
were worried McGrady�s return would disrupt that balance. McGrady, for his
part, clearly has personal motivation to come back, since he�s going to be
a free agent and may not get another chance to get a long-term contract.
Irresistible force, meet unmovable object.
A divorce seems inevitable, and it�s probably best for both parties.
Houston should be able to get some value for McGrady�s large expiring
contract at some point this season, and McGrady might feel rejuvenated
elsewhere, particularly if he goes to a team out of the playoff race that
will give him playing time. It�s just a matter of when.
Blazer Fan Dan
> Tracy McGrady Leaves Rockets, Could Request A Trade
The Nets are Knicks probably will try to trade for him to get that
much more under the cap, in their delusional attempt to get LeBron
James.
bozak
i dont think its that delusional... i think bron bron is gone after this season...
i think he wants to go to new york, and it wouldnt surprise me if he ended up
playing with the nets so he can hang out with jay-z who he seems to admire
a tad to much...
Dewey
news:hhaugs$bd3$1...@news.eternal-september.org:
If he goes to NY or NJ he's an idiot. Why would you want to take a step
down the ladder? Miami I can see.
--
"You are, number 6"
- The New Number 2
Chainsaw
He's nuts if he goes to either of those teams unless his goal in life is
to retire as a member of the All-Ringless Team.
--
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away"
- Philip K. Dick
bozak
> bozak wrote:
>> Blazer Fan Dan wrote:
>>> On Dec 28, 9:33 am, VicXnews <n...@news.com> wrote:
>>>> Tracy McGrady Leaves Rockets, Could Request A Trade
>>> The Nets are Knicks probably will try to trade for him to get that
>>> much more under the cap, in their delusional attempt to get LeBron
>>> James.
>>
>> i dont think its that delusional... i think bron bron is gone after
>> this season... i think he wants to go to new york, and it wouldnt
>> surprise me if he ended up playing with the nets so he can hang out
>> with jay-z who he seems to admire a tad to much...
>
> He's nuts if he goes to either of those teams unless his goal in life
> is to retire as a member of the All-Ringless Team.
nah, not true... a player of his caliber will pull other players who want to ring there
with him as well... a good draft and a few free agents and its on...
dont underestimate how good he is... the cavs without him might not be
a .500 team...
bozak
i doubt wade is going anywhere and remember, they have to sign him as well...
Chainsaw
Yes he's great. Yes, he may pull in other FA's to play with him. It
won't be enough to overcome the problems with ownership, management,
coaching, and rosters for those teams. *Maybe* the Knicks will have
pulled themselves up out of the toilet with Donnie Walsh running things
but they still have that idiot James Dolan as their owner, and too many
losers and malcontents on the roster.
Dewey
news:hhavcs$f3s$1...@news.eternal-september.org:
In general I agree with you on this. But the Knicks and Nets are so
dysfunctional, from the top down.
Dewey
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I was thinking along the lines of Wade+Bron.
Dynasty Reborn
> " bozak" <________bo...@gmail.com________> wrote innews:hhaugs$bd3$1...@news.eternal-september.org:
I could definitely see him going to Miami, as well. If not South
Beach, then one of the NY teams. Don't underestimate the magnitude of
his ego.
Dynasty Reborn
I'm referring to James, but the same could happen with Mr. Glass.
Dewey
news:55ef1a4a-943c-4965...@m25g2000yqc.googlegroups.com:
Frankly, I would love to see him languish in NY/NJ for half a decade.
Terraholm
My guess is it will not be a trade but a buy-out unless they can get
back a good young player and a big ending contract. Might from the Cavs
with Z.
If they can get him to take 2.5 million off this season's salary in a
buy-out,he still makes about 18, Rockets can get out of the tax this
season. Saves them 5 million plus they get 3 million profit back from
other teams. Making a trade that does the same might be difficult.
The downside is he could sign with a team in the west.
Some still have their MLE. Kings might offer theirs. Martin is out
another month, the Kings are pushing 500 and he might get them to the
playoffs just like Artest did.
Blazer Fan Dan
wrote:
if he wants to back-track about 5 years, sure. Go to NY or NJ.
bozak
> On Dec 28, 10:47 am, " bozak" <________bo...@gmail.com________>
> wrote:
>> Blazer Fan Dan wrote:
>>> On Dec 28, 9:33 am, VicXnews <n...@news.com> wrote:
>>>> Tracy McGrady Leaves Rockets, Could Request A Trade
>>
>>> The Nets are Knicks probably will try to trade for him to get that
>>> much more under the cap, in their delusional attempt to get LeBron
>>> James.
>>
>> i dont think its that delusional... i think bron bron is gone after
>> this season... i think he wants to go to new york, and it wouldnt
>> surprise me if he ended up playing with the nets so he can hang out
>> with jay-z who he seems to admire
>> a tad to much...
>
> if he wants to back-track about 5 years, sure. Go to NY or NJ.
what makes people think the cavs have such a great roster???