Bob Sura, out all of last season, moved his rehabilitation to the practice court for the first time since knee surgery last season.

"He's been here the past couple days," Rockets general manager Carroll Dawson said. "He's been on the practice court. He's making a lot of shots. We'll see how that works out."

Last season, Sura had surgery on a microfracture in his right knee.

Rockets center Yao Ming is also on the practice court, having been cleared to run, if not for full workouts.

"Right now, Yao is back in Beijing," Dawson said. "He's on the floor with the team every day, but he's not actually playing with them. I think he will be released around (Aug. 1) to start playing again. For all intents and purposes, he's well. So is Tracy ( McGrady)."