Do The Bulls Need Tracy McGrady?

The LeBron James "Decision" occurred while I was in Mexico away from all of American media telling what I should think about sports. That gave me a week on the beach to consider what "The Decision" meant, and more importantly what ramifications it has on our home town Bulls. That is how a GM should think, and hopefully how Gar Forman and John Paxson do think. That being said, I started going over some of the remaining free agents in my head that could help the Bulls counter the Big 3.

Ronny Brewer was on my radar as a long, athletic, strong guard who could defend the position that James, Wade, and most every superstar in this league plays. Signing JJ Redick would have been a disaster. I have come to respect Redick's game despite being a Dukie, however the Bulls would have been raped by every shooting guard with Redick on defense. Then it came to me that McGrady is still available as a free agent. Would it be worth the risk to sign a former superstar who never fully recovered from microfracture surgery on his knee?

Tracy McGrady and Rockets not on same page

Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets are not on the same page. McGrady has been out rehabbing his latest injury. He has not played a game yet this year, but his return may be close. That is depending on who you’re talking too! McGrady says he'll be back and ready to play in games on November 18th, eight days from today.

The Houston Rockets are saying they have no idea when McGrady will be back. Usually the team sets your return date with the doctors and how you’re progressing. McGrady seems to think he is closer to getting back than the team thinks. It will be interesting to see who is right.