A person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press that representatives of Tracy McGrady asked the Rockets to trade him.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because neither side has made an official comment.

The seven-time All-Star has been asking for more playing time as he tries to come back from offseason microfracture surgery on his left knee. He left the team and returned to Houston over the weekend.

•Benched Knicks guard Nate Robinson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday after his agent made a trade request.