Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is ready to start the NBA season. This was confirmed by doctors who have surgically repaired his foot that caused him to miss all of last season.nba news The 7-foot-6 center from China has received medical clearance from team physician Tom Clanton, saying that Yao can now play basketball.
Yao has been working out at the Toyota Center in preparation for training camp that opens on September 25. He is expected to see less minutes in the regular season now that the Rockets have acquired an able backup in Brad Miller. The much needed break will significantly help him preserve energy for post-season.When Yao returns to active basketball duty, he no longer has Tracy McGrady for a teammate. nba news Trevor Ariza has been traded in a four-team, five-player deal that gave the Rockets Courtney Lee.