Pistons swingman Tracy McGrady sat out Friday night's preseason game against the Bucks as he remains cautious with his surgically-repaired left knee.

McGrady played only eight minutes in Detroit's exhibition opener against Miami.

Strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander is making sure McGrady is ready for the regular season.

"We're just pacing him right now, and Arnie is in control with him and coming up with the formula for the season," coach John Kuester said.