[ESPN] Non-Playing Assets for Deadline Deals (Tracy mention)

HowsMyDriving · Feb 10, 2010

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Tracy McGrady has been splitting his time recently shuttling between Chicago and Houston, alternating between working out with famed athletic trainer Tim Grover and spending time with his family.

His only constant has been the waiting.

McGrady expects to play again this season, one way or another. If the Rockets trade him, he'll report to his new team and try to show he has something left. If the Rockets don't trade him, he'll seek a buyout prior to March 1, allowing him to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.

A seven-time All-Star, McGrady is the crème de la crème of this season's version of our annual list of the Top Non-Playing Trade Assets as we barrel toward the Feb. 18 NBA trade deadline. Technically, McGrady is probably ineligible since he's in playing shape, he played this season, and he's been playing ball on the side to try to stay in shape while continuing to strengthen his knee following microfracture surgery. But with the Rockets having sent him into exile, what else can you call him except a Non-Playing Trade Asset?

So with that clarification, let's get right down to the meat of things with information gleaned from various team executives, agents and other heavy hitters from around the NBA.
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amaru · Feb 10, 2010

HowsMyDriving said:

ESPN Article

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The complete article was posted on the last page of another thread.

MiddleMan · Feb 10, 2010

He is getting traded!!!!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin:

HowsMyDriving · Feb 10, 2010

amaru said:

The complete article was posted on the last page of another thread.

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I thought it was worth posting as it updates many of the scenarios we've discussed here:

Knicks: They've come to the conclusion that Houston probably isn't going to take Jared Jeffries off their hands, but they're still willing to offer several of their own expiring contracts -- a list that includes Al Harrington, Larry Hughes and Chris Duhon.

But the Rockets want rookie Jordan Hill, too, and New York is currently saying no. What the Knicks will have in their corner at the 11th hour is $3 million in cash and a willingness to take on Brian Cook, which would help Houston shave $2.62 million off its payroll to get beneath the luxury tax line, bringing them another $4-plus million when luxury tax payments are divvied up this summer among non-taxpaying teams.

Wizards: Houston would be open to doing a lopsided deal for Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and filler, offering Washington little more than enormous cap relief. But the Wizards, understandably, want more than that if they are going to part with Butler, and they're still going to have to find a way to reconcile with (unlikely) or trade (more likely) Gilbert Arenas before the start of next season. Still, one source said Tuesday that a Washington deal for McGrady has the most potential of coming to fruition.

Bulls: McGrady appeals to them because he would get them far enough under the salary cap to make a run at two max free agents this summer, but the Rockets do not want to take on Kirk Hinrich's contract (owed $17 million through '11-12). If Chicago offered the expiring contracts of Brad Miller, Tyrus Thomas and Jannero Pargo, Houston might be more apt to bite.

76ers: Yes, there have been discussions between the teams that have included Andre Iguodala, but no, the 76ers aren't going to give him away for long-term cap relief and nothing else. As of Tuesday, one source described these talks as dormant, if not dead.

Suns: Phoenix was described as a wild-card team in any and all McGrady trade scenarios, because a three-way deal involving McGrady and Amare Stoudemire as the main principles can be brokered to get all three teams what they are seeking.
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uchlha · Feb 10, 2010

would be funny if the rockets just made him think hes getting traded so he worked hard on his rehab then trade deadline comes and he isnt traded... instead we used him since we are struggling lol...

anyway not really digging the butler/haywood trade... butler has played pretty poorly this year

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