More talk of Detroit pushing hard for McGrady:

Toronto's Metro News is reporting that the Detroit Pistons are making a serious play to acquire Tracy McGrady from the Houston Rockets.

Given the fact that Joe Dumars seems set to break up the Pistons, this could very well be in the works, although the article provided no details. And why the Pistons are targeting such an injury prone star is also suspicious. But don't be surprised to see the Pistons pull off at least one blockbuster trade this summer.

Update: Here is a link to an excellent article written by Hoopsworld.com's Bill Ingram: McGrady and the Pistons

The article gives a little more insight as to what to expect (if anything) from this trade rumor.

It's finally official... Brent Barry is now a Houston Rocket:

The Houston Rockets signed free agent Brent Barry to a two-year contract on Thursday, making him the third member of the Barry family to join the franchise.

Barry played 31 games with San Antonio last season and shot 43 percent (48-for-112) from 3-point range. The Rockets will be his sixth NBA team and he should provide some 3-point shooting off the bench in Houston. Luther Head's playing time will take the biggest hit with the arrival of Barry.

This is very exciting news for us Rockets Fans. Brent's veteran experience should help discipline our young guards and add much needed depth to our bench.

More Rumors: Rockets frontrunner to sign Brent Barry:

Brent Barry is off the Phoenix Suns radar. Darius Miles and Devin Brown are on the periphery. And Tyronn Lue remains the favorite to be Steve Nash’s backup at point guard.

As he was last March, the 36-year-old Barry showed interest in signing with the Suns — even though they could only offer him the $1.262 veteran minimum salary. But all indications now are that Barry will wind up in Houston, where the Rockets can offer him their bi-annual exception of $1.9 million.

The Suns weren’t in a position to match or beat the offer. If they fill their remaining roster spots with rookie Robin Lopez and nothing other than veteran minimum contracts, their payroll will be $76.1 million for the 2008-09 season. That’s a shade under $5 million over the luxury tax, leaving the Suns with a payroll and tax bill over $80 million ($81.1 million) — the highest in franchise history.

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Pistons interested in T-Mac?

It's just talk at the moment and nothing is certain but it appears the Pistons president, Joe Dumars, would like to make a significant change to his core group. In other words he's looking to make an all-star trade if necessary this off-season to shake things up in Detroit. A couple trade names mentioned in an article posted on Mlive.com where our very own T-Mac and Denver's Carmelo Anthony. According to the article Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince are the two Detroit players most likely to be included in a deal. Just click on the post title for the full article.