Jul 31, 2009 11:36 AM EST
Tracy McGrady spoke with FOX 26 Sports on Thursday from Chicago where he is working out.
"It's really no comparison to how I feel now and I how felt trying to play all of last season," McGrady said. "My knee is feeling extremely strong. The most important thing is I'm confident in it. You guys just stay tuned. I'm out here grinding in Chicago, trying to get back right, but yes I will be playing for the Rockets in the '09-10 season.
"I will be in uniform for the Rockets this upcoming season, I guarantee you that, and I will be a lot better than I was last year. I will be back to the player that I once was.
"I will guarantee you that."
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Jul 30, 2009 11:33 AM EST
Injuries have forced Daryl Morey and the Rockets to change course with how they have constructed their roster.
"It's more we're in patient mode," Morey said. "We're trying to add players through trades primarily who help us win now and in the future. It does put a higher bar on the moves. They are a little more rare. We're not trying to move any contracts. Now that we have a pretty good sense Yao will be back next year, definitely the plan is to put a team around Yao for next year, and be as competitive as we can this year."
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Jul 27, 2009 11:08 AM EST
According to a report from ESPN's Bill Simmons, the Houston Rockets attempted to cover up much of Ron Artest's unique behavior during the 2008-09 season.
Artest nearly missed Game 7 of their series against the Lakers.
Artest missed the first two team buses (the ones for players, coaches and team personnel) from Houston's hotel to the Staples Center and barely made the third and final bus, which was reserved for business staff, sponsors and friends of the team. These stunned people watched Artest sprint to the bus right before it left, jump on and take one of the remaining seats ... yes, wearing only his underwear. Owner Leslie Alexander happened to be sitting on the bus and witnessed the whole thing. And you wonder why the Houston Rockets didn't make any effort whatsoever to bring back Artest.
Simmons writes that Artest made a habit of walking around in public in his underwear during his Houston tenure.
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Rockets Jul 2009 Archive
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Deseret News | Jul 24, 2009
The Rockets are denying that they have any interest in acquiring Carlos Boozer from the Jazz.
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Houston Chronicle | Jul 21, 2009
On Tuesday, Yao Ming underwent surgery to repair the hairline fracture in his left foot.
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ESPN | Jul 17, 2009
Yao Ming has elected foot surgery that will probably force him to sit out the entire 2009-2010 season.
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ESPN | Jul 17, 2009
Rockets center Yao Ming has purchased the Shanghai Sharks, his former Chinese club.
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Press Release | Jul 14, 2009
The Hawks have dealt David Andersen's draft rights to Houston for a future 2nd round pick.
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ESPN | Jul 14, 2009
Rockets assistant Elston Turner has interviewed with the Timberwolves regarding their vacant head coaching job.
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Houston Chronicle | Jul 13, 2009
Tracy McGrady will change his uniform number to No. 3 for the 2009-10 season to promote his “3 points Darfur” initiative.
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Fanhouse | Jul 11, 2009
Yao Ming may miss all of the upcoming season.
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Newsday | Jul 11, 2009
Eddy Curry has reportedly been working to get himself in shape.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 10, 2009
There have been rumors that the Rockets would sign free-agent center Theo Ratliff.
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Houston Chronicle | Jul 10, 2009
Rockets assistant Elston Turner will interview with the Timberwolves for their vacant head coaching job in the next few days.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2009
The Rockets applied for a disabled player exception from the NBA a few weeks ago for Yao Ming's injured foot and their request was granted.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jul 7, 2009
Trevor Ariza has committed to the Rockets but the Cavs wanted him to change his mind.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 7, 2009
76ers general manager Ed Stefanski contacted the Rockets about center Samuel Dalembert, but the team declined.
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ESPN | Jul 7, 2009
Yao Ming will make a decision regarding the treatment of his fractured foot soon.
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ESPN | Jul 7, 2009
Trevor Ariza was less than convinced by LeBron James' recruiting pitch.
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Deseret News | Jul 4, 2009
Utah recently discussed a trade which would have sent Tracy McGrady to the Jazz, but no longer appear to be interested.
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Houston Chronicle | Jul 4, 2009
Von Wafer's agent doesn't expect his client to return to the Rockets.
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ESPN | Jul 3, 2009
Yao Ming will have to wait at least one week before he knows whether or not he'll have surgery on his broken left foot.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 3, 2009
Ron Artest will be a member of the Lakers this season, while Trevor Ariza is heading to Houston.
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Marc Stein/ESPN | Jul 2, 2009
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets.
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Yahoo! | Jul 2, 2009
Trevor Ariza will likely sign with the Rockets, Cavaliers or Blazers.
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Yahoo! | Jul 2, 2009
The Rockets are hoping to pry Trevor Ariza from the Lakers.
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ESPN | Jul 2, 2009
The Blazers, Raptors, Clippers, Rockets and Cavaliers are all interested in signing Trevor Ariza.
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Fox 26 Sports In Houston | Jul 1, 2009
NBA Sources have told a Houston TV station that Ron Artest is unlikely to return to the Rockets next season.
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Plain Dealer | Jul 1, 2009
According to several league sources, the Cavaliers have been been in contact with Ron Artest.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2009
Marcin Gortat met with Daryl Morey just after midnight on Wednesday and the Knicks, Mavericks and Pacers are also interested in the big man's services.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 1, 2009
Daryl Morey kicked off the 2010 free agency with a Tweet just minutes before midnight announcing that he is set to meet with Marcin Gortat.
