Tracy McGrady News

The Dallas Mavericks will have a tough time trying to get back into the win column this evening, when they open a three-game road trip against the Southwest Division-rival Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.

He's not back to playing full-time basketball with the Rockets yet, but Tracy McGrady was working full-time for a good cause this evening.

Jason Kidd is resigned to the reality that he'll never catch John Stockton's all-time assists record.

Tracy McGrady is now participating in full practices with the Houston Rockets and says he is ready to return to game competition.

21  Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, KFLC/1270 AM .Records: Dallas 10-4; Houston 8-6Scouting the RocketsAfter a 4-2 start, they have played .500 ball since losing at American Airlines Center on Nov.

How much longer will McGrady be on the sideline? Take a hard look around at all professional sports teams in America.

Lots of news to cover in today's daily links, ranging from the Orlando Magic's demanding upcoming week to word about Team USA's selection process for next summer's world championships.

Tracy McGrady stunned the Rockets' traveling party when he suited up and participated in warmups Wednesday at Target Center, an unsuccessful move to convince management that he is fully recovered from microfracture knee surgery.

Tracy McGrady returned to practice with the Houston Rockets for the first time since microfracture surgery in February on Monday, but the seven-time All-Star still doesn't know when he'll play.

Seldom-used Sun Jarron Collins played tough end-of-game minutes and nailed the win against Houston.

Rockets guard Tracy McGrady did not attend Saturday's game or go through his customary pregame workout because of a sore back.

After spending three days weighing the decision to possibly sign Allen Iverson, the New York Knicks decided against the move.

Mac wants back Tracy McGrady #3 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tracy McGrady marked the occasion of his "target date" to return to the court by getting in uniform after his customary pregame workout.

The Rockets played with their usual heart, energy and unselfishness. Those things may be their trademark.

Ariza was 'joy,' Rambis recallsStar emerges upon joining RocketsBy Ray Richardson rrichardson@pioneerpress.com After Houston's Trevor Ariza completed his pregame warm-ups Wednesday night at Target Center, he asked a Timberwolves official to escort him to the Wolves' locker room.

Luis Scola, as is his custom, sat courtside for about five minutes on Wednesday before his nightly pregame drills.

The NBA season is not yet a month old and it has already been a long one for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Amare Stoudemire and the high-scoring Phoenix Suns turned to their defense to pick up another victory in Houston.

The Houston Rockets roared past the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 Sunday night at Staples Center.