The Houston Rockets are saying All-star guard Tracy McGrady has been excused from media activities next week in Houston.

The Rockets are saying McGrady is attending the funeral of his grandfather Eddie McGrady in Auburndale, Florida.

In a release to the media Friday, Rockets owner Leslie Alexander commented, "This is obviously a difficult time for Tracy. We offer our condolences and our support to his entire family."

McGrady will join the team in Austin where the team will hold training camp this season.