HOUSTON — A person with knowledge of the
discussions told The Associated Press that Tracy McGrady's
representatives have asked the Houston Rockets to trade him.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because neither side has made an official comment.
The seven-time All-Star has been asking for
more playing time as he tries to come back from offseason microfracture
surgery on his left knee. He left the team and returned to Houston over
the weekend.
The Houston Chronicle first reported Monday night that McGrady's representatives asked for a trade.
McGrady has played in six games since his
season debut on Dec. 15. Houston coach Rick Adelman had limited him to
only 7-8 minutes since then. McGrady is due to make about $23 million
this season.