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[Y! Sports] Rockets, Knicks may be closing in on a deal

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http://new.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/20097253

McGrady Update

The Knicks and Bulls are waiting to hear back from the Rockets on their intentions with regard to Tracy McGrady, a high-level source involved in the process told CBSSports.com Tuesday.

New York is hopeful its proposal involving Jared Jeffries and his $6.9 million owed in 2010-11 -- along with some combination of first-round picks after 2010 -- will be successful in landing McGrady and his $23 million expiring deal. The combination would dramatically enhance the Knicks' efforts to clear enough cap space to sign two max free agents this summer. Completing a deal with Houston involving Jeffries would get the Knicks within about $1 million of that goal -- an amount that theoretically could be trimmed by buying out Eddy Curry's contract.

Chicago is believed to remain involved in discussions with the Rockets about McGrady, with the same goal in mind. That's where things get complicated, as the Bulls also are engaged in talks with the aforementioned Knicks, Trail Blazers, Spurs, and to a lesser degree the Nuggets in various trade scenarios involving Tyrus Thomas.

While sources indicated that the Knicks' chances of landing McGrady had risen to "50-50" over All-Star weekend, two people on the periphery of the negotiations expressed pessimsm Monday that the deal as currently constructed would go through. Houston is driving a hard bargain for McGrady's expiring chip and holds all the cards, with the negotiations expected to go down to the 3 p.m. Thursday deadline, one source said.

Due to the size of McGrady's contract, sources say a third team may need to be recruited to keep the discussions alive. In addition to the Bulls' involvement, another source said Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia -- all engaged on one level or another with the Suns for Amar'e Stoudemire -- were high on the Rockets' list of teams to recruit. Cleveland, it is believed, will be reluctant to participate in any deal helping New York shed Jeffries for obvious reasons; the cap room would boost the Knicks in the race to see which team can overtake Miami in the driver's seat for the 2010 free-agent bonanza.
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#1281 rockets934life, Feb 16, 2010

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Those teams are Chicago and New York(?)

The Knicks and Bulls are waiting to hear back from the Rockets on their intentions with regard to Tracy McGrady, a high-level source involved in the process told CBSSports.com Tuesday.

New York is hopeful its proposal involving Jared Jeffries and his $6.9 million owed in 2010-11 -- along with some combination of first-round picks after 2010 -- will be successful in landing McGrady and his $23 million expiring deal. The combination would dramatically enhance the Knicks' efforts to clear enough cap space to sign two max free agents this summer. Completing a deal with Houston involving Jeffries would get the Knicks within about $1 million of that goal -- an amount that theoretically could be trimmed by buying out Eddy Curry's contract.

Chicago is believed to remain involved in discussions with the Rockets about McGrady, with the same goal in mind. That's where things get complicated, as the Bulls also are engaged in talks with the aforementioned Knicks, Trail Blazers, Spurs, and to a lesser degree the Nuggets in various trade scenarios involving Tyrus Thomas.

While sources indicated that the Knicks' chances of landing McGrady had risen to "50-50" over All-Star weekend, two people on the periphery of the negotiations expressed pessimsm Monday that the deal as currently constructed would go through. Houston is driving a hard bargain for McGrady's expiring chip and holds all the cards, with the negotiations expected to go down to the 3 p.m. Thursday deadline, one source said.

Due to the size of McGrady's contract, sources say a third team may need to be recruited to keep the discussions alive. In addition to the Bulls' involvement, another source said Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia -- all engaged on one level or another with the Suns for Amar'e Stoudemire -- were high on the Rockets' list of teams to recruit. Cleveland, it is believed, will be reluctant to participate in any deal helping New York shed Jeffries for obvious reasons; the cap room would boost the Knicks in the race to see which team can overtake Miami in the driver's seat for the 2010 free-agent bonanza.
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#1282 J.R., Feb 16, 2010
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Bucher is on now but this is not the intervew with Michael Yo (sp) I quoted earlier.

#1283 Phillyrocket, Feb 16, 2010
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rockets934life said:

http://new.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/20097253
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While sources indicated that the Knicks' chances of landing McGrady had risen to "50-50" over All-Star weekend, two people on the periphery of the negotiations expressed pessimsm Monday that the deal as currently constructed would go through. Houston is driving a hard bargain for McGrady's expiring chip and holds all the cards, with the negotiations expected to go down to the 3 p.m. Thursday deadline, one source said.
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Love this.

#1284 Rockets34Legend, Feb 16, 2010
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This whole process of keeping up with these rumors and scenarios has been like keeping a second full-time job :grin:

#1285 Rox225, Feb 16, 2010
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Does anybody know if Chicago owns their 2010 1st round draft pick?

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The Ric Bucher thing sounds like pure speculation on his behalf and nothing of TMAC not playing this season...

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From Chad Ford:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=TradeTalkRoundup-2010

POSTED: Feb. 16 -- 6:02 p.m. ET

McGrady

The Knicks have had discussions with both the Rockets and Bulls about deals that would bring Tracy McGrady and Tyrus Thomas to New York.

However, as of Tuesday afternoon, the Knicks say they aren't sure where they stand with either team.

McGrady's agent, Arn Tellem, initiated talks with the Knicks and has been trying to make a deal happen, according to a source close to the process. The Knicks believe McGrady can still play and are hoping he can both lead them to a playoff berth and help convince LeBron James to come to New York this summer. Even if McGrady can do neither, he would allow them to get further under the cap this summer if they can include Jared Jeffries in a deal with Houston.

However, the Rockets' asking price is steep if they have to take back Jeffries and the $6.6 million remaining on his contract next year.

The same source said the Rockets want expiring contracts, 2009 first-round pick Jordan Hill and future first-rounders from New York to make it happen. That's too rich for the Knicks' blood. While they'd love to clear Jeffries' contract off the books, it's too big of a risk. If the Knicks didn't land a marquee free agent or two this summer, they'd have given away up to three lottery picks for nothing.

If the Rockets drop the request for the future 2012 first-rounder, the Knicks might be game for a deal that would send Larry Hughes, Jeffries and Hill to Houston for McGrady. However, a source close to the process believes that the Rockets may have better options for McGrady if the Knicks won't meet their demands.

Meanwhile, New York has also initiated discussions with the Bulls about a Tyrus Thomas swap. The Knicks are willing to offer Chicago Al Harrington for Thomas and Jerome James. While Harrington would be a plus for the Bulls this season, Chicago has been hoping to get a future asset (preferably a first-round pick or a good player) in return for Thomas.

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jump shooter said:

Does anybody know if Chicago owns their 2010 1st round draft pick?
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yes they do

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ArtV said:

Jamison and Miller are ok. I'd be looking at what I could get for Battier and Scola if I make that deal.
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Definitely.

#1290 OremLK, Feb 16, 2010
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Okay no mention of T-Mac no playing but this was a different interview with different questions and answers.

Why would NY want McGrady?

Bucher: Caproom, caproom, caproom, they could potentially attract 2 big free agents. Deal is "not likely" the proposed deal with Jeffries and the picks would be "Isiah Thomish" and Walsh would not do it. This looks like something the Rockets offered. The only deal on the table appears to be T-mac to Wash for Jamison and Mike Miller.

Any other names you are hearing?

Bucher: Troy Murphy, Leandro Barbosa, there was talk of a deal between Dallas and Sac for Kevin Martin.

#1291 Phillyrocket, Feb 16, 2010
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uh oh

#1292 mario713, Feb 16, 2010
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How about this trade:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yfcpuzw

Rockets get help for this season without adding years of contract at the expense of J. Taylor. Cleveland gets Jamison without giving up Hickson. Wizards get to dump salary in Jamison while adding a prospect in J. Taylor instead Dorsey if the would take it

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It's funny, I haven't done a single bit of internet research to find out what the latest news on McGrady is.

I've come to Clutchfans and that's it.

#1294 Vanilla Rice, Feb 16, 2010
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Phillyrocket said:

Okay no mention of T-Mac no playing but this was a different interview with different questions and answers.

Why would NY want McGrady?

Bucher: Caproom, caproom, caproom, they could potentially attract 2 big free agents. Deal is "not likely" the proposed deal with Jeffries and the picks would be "Isiah Thomish" and Walsh would not do it. This looks like something the Rockets offered. The only deal on the table appears to be T-mac to Wash for Jamison and Mike Miller.

Any other names you are hearing?

Bucher: Troy Murphy, Leandro Barbosa, there was talk of a deal between Dallas and Sac for Kevin Martin.
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This is so confusing now. I can't wait for Thursday! We'll see how it all shakes out.

#1295 ivenovember, Feb 16, 2010
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rock34 said:

How about this trade:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yfcpuzw

Rockets get help for this season without adding years of contract at the expense of J. Taylor. Cleveland gets Jamison without giving up Hickson. Wizards get to dump salary in Jamison while adding a prospect in J. Taylor instead Dorsey if the would take it
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why would we help out both cleveland and washington and not get anything in return for ourselves? rather just let mcgrady expire then blindly help other teams

#1296 The_Yoyo, Feb 16, 2010
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Bucher hates the rockets...

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David Aldridge said a trade with the Bulls would not involve TT.

And in another article I read the Rockets don't want Deng.

I wonder what the Rockets would want from the Bulls that is better than the current Knicks deal?

#1298 BasketballReasons, Feb 16, 2010

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fredv said:

David Aldridge said a trade with the Bulls would not involve TT.

And in another article I read the Rockets don't want Deng.

I wonder what the Rockets would want from the Bulls that is better than the current Knicks deal?
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Also been said they don't want Hinrich. Noah, Rose untouchable. Gotta be Salmons, Miller

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hsf09 said:

Also been said they don't want Hinrich. Noah, Rose untouchable. Gotta be Salmons, Miller
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If we're not getting Noah or Rose then I really don't want to deal with the Bulls, they really don't have much to offer.

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