Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady(notes), right, speaks with Rockets forward Brian Cook(notes) on the bench as they play the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Atlanta. The Hawks went on to win 105-103. The Rockets believe McGrady needs more time and would risk hurting his knee again if he comes back too soon.

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 20: Tracy McGrady(notes) #3 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 31: Tracy McGrady(notes) #3 of the Houston Rockets watches the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 31, 2009 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 19: Tracy McGrady(notes) #3 of the Houston Rockets watches the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 19, 2009 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)