Rumors: Rockets say they won't trade McGrady

The Rockets have said many times this summer that they have no interest in trading Tracy McGrady, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning. The Rockets have backed up their words with actions, though: McGrady was invited to sit in the draft room with the team on draft night, which would have made for an awkward time if the team was thinking of trading him. (Houston Chronicle) Ginobili will take his game to China Despite a balky ankle, it appears that Manu Ginobili is planning on playing for Argentina in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ginobili tells Gregg Popovich that his ankle is feeling fine, and while that’s a relief to the Spurs, it’s also a relief to Argentina: Ginobili has been asked to carry the country’s flag during the opening ceremony. (San Antonio Express-News) Dalembert kicked off Canadian team 76er Samuel... [read full story]