McGrady set to join Bulls

The Chicago Bulls appear set to take a chance on a former all-star regaining his form. Pending a physical exam, they will sign free agent Tracy McGrady this week.

McGrady has expressed his interest in joining the Bulls via his Twitter page, but would have to accept a lesser role than when he was starring for the Houston Rockets and one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. McGrady would undoubtedly come off the bench, hopefully providing a spark for a team lacking depth last season.McGrady was traded to the New York Knicks last season to finish out his contract, averaging 9.4 points and 3.9 assists in 24 starts. He has averaged over 21 points and almost five assists per game over his career, which began with the Toronto Raptors.

There were rumors that McGrady wanted to join Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh in South Beach, but the Heat never made a run at the former All-Star, giving Chicago the opportunity to pounce. He becomes the sixth free agent acquisition for the Bulls this offseason.

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 1:30 pm by Raj Sethi

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