Rockets star Tracy McGrady is hoping to make his season debut as soon as possible.

Houston is being cautious with McGrady, who had knee surgery back in February.

"I'm dying," said McGrady. "Just sitting there is tough. Last year, I did it because I had no choice. I couldn't play. I was hurting.

"Now, after putting in all the work this summer, I'm so eager to get back out there. I'm hungry. I'm so ready to play, man, it's not even funny. It's tearing me apart to sit here and watch my guys go out and playing and I can't do anything but watch."

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said that McGrady will next be evaluated on Monday.