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PORTLAND, Ore. — Rick Adelman and Tracy McGrady finally came to an agreement.

They had been speaking often enough that when talking about when McGrady would make his season debut, they were sounding alike, even using some of the same phrasing. So when Adelman tossed out the idea of McGrady playing Wednesday against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, McGrady agreed that might not be the best way to begin his comeback from microfracture surgery.

“I told him I could throw him out there against LeBron next Wednesday, see what level he’s at,” Adelman said facetiously. “He didn’t think that was a good idea until he’s completely healthy.”

McGrady said Saturday that he completely understands the team’s plan for him and that comments attributed to him from the Skillzlab Web site were old and out of date and that he no longer has any questions about where he fits in the Rockets’ thinking.

“We had a talk,” McGrady said. “That (the video in which he said he did not know his status) was at a time I didn’t know what was going on. I didn’t know what my status was. I talked to coach. I know what it is.

“I feel good about the talk we had and where we stand and what he’s trying to do. He’s looking out for me and my best interests as far as getting back on the basketball court. And because we have a young team, we just can’t throw me out there like that. I’m looking forward to getting a few more practices in and seeing what happens.”

No timetable
Adelman said there is no timetable for McGrady’s return, but he said he does not want to bring McGrady back for four games in five nights — a stretch the Rockets begin Dec. 15 — but that when McGrady does come back, it likely will be off the bench.

“We anticipate him playing,” Adelman said. “It’s our 20th game. It’s not like we’re 60 games into it and he hasn’t played. This is the toughest, toughest part of our schedule. It’s a ton of games, and a ton of games on the road. There’s so many questions I want to be sure we have answers. Right now, medically, everything looks good. Now, it’s how does he keep improving?

“We talked. I think the thing that was confusing on his part was leading up to the magical 23rd date (when McGrady had an MRI exam and practiced). It was strictly a medical situation. Until that was done, it wasn’t going to be an issue to me. Maybe I should have talked to him about that, made that more where he could understand that. After that, we’re moving forward.

“I told him, there are a lot of issues here because of last year, in and out of the lineup. When he does come back, how many minutes will he play? It has to be a positive thing for him and us when he does come back. Last year, we could do that. If he comes in and we change everything, this team is much more fragile. In my mind, I have to be sure this is the best thing for him and the best thing for us when we do bring him back.”

Adelman said because he assumed there would be no uncertainty before Nov. 23 that he let the Rockets’ doctors and general manager Daryl Morey keep up with McGrady’s status. McGrady, however, targeted Nov. 18 and was in uniform after the inactive list was completed.

‘A tough situation’
“I told him … maybe I made a mistake because I wasn’t involving me at the time (McGrady was frustrated). We talked last week, and I told him that and I think he felt better with that. It’s a tough situation.

“The more we can play at a decent level and work him back in, the better off we are in the long run. I know it’s going to keep coming up, but it’s what’s best for the whole group, him included.”
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Translation: Rick Adelman: Trevor Ariza is not who we thought he COULD be...we need T-mac as long as he's cooperative.

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hahahahahahahahahahaha, he doesn't want to get embarrassed in his first game back....... that is hilarious!!!!!

#3 rmoreno, Dec 5, 2009
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So, would you guys be guessing he comes back next Friday? Against Toronto?

#4 TheGreat, Dec 5, 2009
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That makes rest a lil bit easier.
Maybe this thing isn't about to blow up. People just have to be patient
including tracy.

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Great news. As hypocritical as it is for Tracy to feel out of the loop with medical decisions, I'm happy to hear that there is a more positive attitude regarding him around the locker room.

No matter what your opinions of T-Mac, him being humble and working his way back into the lineup according to Adelman's guidance and being in his good graces is good for the Rockets.

#6 Al Calavicci, Dec 5, 2009
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lmao........... i love the media: hes gone, hes back, theyre fighting, hes deff. gone, hes gonna play soon. Return of the MAC!!

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So, would you guys be guessing he comes back next Friday? Against Toronto?
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That's what Feign has been guessing so far, it seems reasonable.

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Please hurry, because I really REALLY don't want to see anymore of Ariza's "offense". I mean, I'm happy when Battier checks in for him, how sad is that.

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My first reaction:

My second reaction:

Jamario Moon is on the Cavs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#10 Carl Herrera, Dec 5, 2009
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After all that show about wanting to come back, he p*****s out when LeBron's brought up...

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This makes the whole situation somewhat easier to understand. Although I find it odd that Adelman basically said that he stayed out of the whole situation prior to the 23rd of November to let Morey and the medical staff deal with T-Mac and his injury. Sounds like his actions were a mirror image of Tracy announcing his surgery through the media. Well it appears that cooler heads are going to prevail and that player and coach are going to be on the same page in regard to getting back on the court. Don't know when the date is going to be, But I am looking forward to it. A HEALTHY T-Mac makes this HOUSTON ROCKET TEAM BETTER.....

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But but but but, I thought McGrady was done as a Rocket

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LCII said:

Translation: Rick Adelman: Trevor Ariza is not who we thought he COULD be...we need T-mac as long as he's cooperative.
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Or mcgrady's been killing shane and trevor in practice

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To me, it looks like he will come back at the latest, the 26th of this month. Earliest, the 11th.

26th because they might be dodging the back to back games.

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After all that show about wanting to come back, he p*****s out when LeBron's brought up...
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Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. People will always find something.

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I liked Rick's statements. very clean and sane. maybe thats why he is one of the best.

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LCII said:

Translation: Rick Adelman: Trevor Ariza is not who we thought he COULD be...we need T-mac as long as he's cooperative.
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Remember Trevor is a 3 not a 2...

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The Toronto game is Sunday, Philly is on Friday.

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I guess we shall see what happens.

None of this would happen if Tracy would keep his big yapper shut and just work hard and bust everyone else's butt in practice, Rick would play anyone that helps him win games.

DD

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