Tracy McGrady will face the Houston Rockets, his former team, for the first time since his trade to the New York Knicks (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Today is a big day for Tracy McGrady.
McGrady and will play against the Houston Rockets for the first time since their acrimonious parting.
McGrady discussed his time with the Rockets with The New York Times, and that piece is included in this morning’s edition of our daily Magic and NBA links.
We also look at the surging Milwaukee Bucks and the latest about Denver Nuggets coach George Karl.
Let’s get to the links:
1. Why Adonal Foyle is the Orlando Magic’s most important player, Orlando Sentinel, George Diaz
The Buzz: In this column, George writes, “The Most Important Player on the Orlando Magic roster hasn’t played a minute this season.”
2. Orlando Magic backup center Marcin Gortat ready for a larger role as the postseason approaches, Orlando Sentinel, Josh Robbins
The Buzz: Gortat perhaps hasn’t played as much as he would like, but he figures to play a significant role once the playoffs arrive.
3. Orlando Magic news: Remaining 12 games feature playoff-type foes, Orlando Sentinel, Brian Schmitz
The Buzz: The Magic will look for their third consecutive 50-win season when they face the Philadelphia 76ers in Philly on Monday.
4. Andrew Bynum could be out for two weeks, Los Angeles Times, Broderick Turner
The Buzz: The Lakers’ starting center has a strained Achilles’ tendon, and he’s expected to miss six games.
5. Heat pushes past Bobcats despite offensive struggles, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ira Winderman
The Buzz: The Miami Heat moved one step closer to a playoff berth Saturday with a 77-71 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.
6. For Now, Nuggets Are Dantley’s Team, FanHouse, Chris Tomasson
The Buzz: Denver coach George Karl, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, is not expected to be with the team on its upcoming road trip, which includes a game a week from today in Orlando.
7. McGrady Says Game Against Rockets Won’t Be Personal, The New York Times, Jonathan Abrams
The Buzz: The New York Knicks will play the Houston Rockets today at Madison Square Garden, which means McGrady will face his old team. “For what I did for the franchise, I felt like I was mistreated, but I’ve moved on from that situation,” McGrady told the Times. “I didn’t cry about it, I didn’t pout about it.
8. Exhausted Bucks players dig up enough energy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Charles F. Gardner
The Buzz: The Milwaukee Bucks continued their strong play Saturday night in Denver, beating the Nuggets 102-97.
9. Short-handed Jazz still whip Hornets, The Salt Lake Tribune, Ross Siler
The Buzz: Utah defeated New Orleans 106-86.
10. Saturday’s top 10, NBA.com
The Buzz: Here are the top plays from last night’s games, as selected by the folks who work for the league’s Web site.
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