Report: Pistons close to signing McGrady

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Detroit -- The Detroit Pistons are in serious discussions with seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady, DetNews.com reported Sunday.

According to The News, it's unknown if McGrady -- who because of injuries has played in only 75 games since the 2007-08 season -- will work out for the Pistons before an official offer is extended.

If signed, The News said it would be for the veterans' minimum, bringing him around $1.2 million, which would be considered a steal if he gets anywhere close to his potential playing level.

During his 13-year career, McGrady has averaged over 34 minutes and 21 points per game.

The 31-year-old guard-forward has been burdened with injuries the last few years. He recorded a career-low last season by playing in only 30 games while recovering from micro-fracture knee surgery.

The Pistons finished the 2009-10 season last in the Central Division with a 27-55 record.
 

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Makes sense. For the veteran minimum. What do they have to lose? Make a bad boring team more interesting, and who knows, maybe he'll reclaim some old form and help the team win some games too.
 
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Makes sense. For the veteran minimum. What do they have to lose? Make a bad boring team more interesting, and who knows, maybe he'll reclaim some old form and help the team win some games too.

I agree, for the Price...I don't think they can go wrong here.
 

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What a steal if he can play in 40-50 games....then is just plain Robbery
 

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Horrible signing by Detroit. Showed nothing in his tryout in Chicago except a prima-donna attitude.
 

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