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‘Hyper-athletic’: Rockets enter rebuild’s next phase by doubling down on team philosophy

“We already were athletic, and we doubled down,” Rafael Stone said after the 2023 NBA draft. “It is never a bad thing to be a hyper-athletic team, and I think we will be just that.” #Rockets

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On this day: McHale, Embry, Thompson inducted; Brown, Moore drafted

On this day, Kevin McHale, Wayne Embry, and John Thompson were inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Jaylen Brown and E'Twaun Moore were drafted.

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Marcus Smart Is Harder to Replace Than the Celtics May Think

The star guard has proved himself to be the heart and soul of Boston.

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Former Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah to coach Sydney Kings

With new coach Ime Udoka filling out a new staff, former #Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah will be moving on to coach the Sydney Kings next season.

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Ime Udoka believed to covet veteran point guard for Rockets, Fred VanVleet a target

“New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is believed to covet a veteran point guard, and Fred VanVleet is among a wide list of targets,” @MikeAScotto reports, citing league sources.

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Ranking the 7 new NBA head coaches: Who made the best hire?

How did this year's NBA head coaching cycle stack up?

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Woj: Celtics ‘finalizing a deal’ to hire Bucks’ Charles Lee as lead assistant coach

The news comes not long after word that Sam Cassell will also be joining Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla's staff for next season.

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Trevor Hudgins sees Ime Udoka bringing fire, energy to Rockets

“He brings a fire and energy, almost like a chip-on-his-shoulder energy, to the whole organization,” #Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins says of new coach Ime Udoka.

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PHOTOS: New Rockets coach Ime Udoka throws out Astros’ first pitch

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is getting to know Houston, with his recent activities including a ceremonial first pitch for the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

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Podcast: Key takeaways as Rockets, Rafael Stone answer media questions

Rafael Stone wants the #Rockets to watch and learn from the 2023 playoffs, and today’s @TheLagerLine explores the key themes — starting with organizational culture and alignment.

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Report: Rockets hiring Cam Hodges from Clippers as assistant coach

Clippers coaching associate Cam Hodges is joining the #Rockets as an assistant, @MikeCWright reports. He previously worked alongside Ime Udoka with the 76ers and Spurs.

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Celtics Add Veteran Assistant Coach Sam Cassell to Joe Mazulla’s Staff, Per Report

Boston reportedly made a move on Sunday to add more experience around its second-year head coach.

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Jabari Smith Jr. motivates himself with All-Rookie second team selection

“I underachieved, by my standards, this year,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of his rookie season. “I know that we have to be better next year, and I have to be better.” #Rockets

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Garrett Jackson among Boston assistants likely to re-join Ime Udoka in Houston

Garrett Jackson, who has worked as an NBA assistant with the Spurs and Celtics, is the latest Boston coach who appears set to re-join Ime Udoka in Houston. #Rockets

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Rockets hold company service day at Houston’s historic Freedmen’s Town

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, Jabari Smith Jr., and Kevin Porter Jr. joined numerous #Rockets staffers to take part in Friday’s company-wide service day at Freedmen’s Town in Houston.

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Ime Udoka pleased by Rockets’ offseason progress, assistant coaching search

“I had to wait and be patient on some things,” Ime Udoka says of Houston's assistant coaching search. “I talked to a lot of high-level candidates. We have some commitments.” #Rockets

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Rockets interviews: Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, Kevin Porter Jr., Jabari Smith Jr. on 2023 offseason

At Friday’s #Rockets service day, Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone, Kevin Porter Jr., and Jabari Smith Jr. all addressed their plans for the 2023 offseason, which could be pivotal in Houston.

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Rafael Stone: In 2023 offseason, Rockets to prioritize best player available, fit with Ime Udoka

In the 2023 draft and free agency, #Rockets GM Rafael Stone plans to utilize a “best available player” approach, as long as it meshes with Ime Udoka’s vision for the team and its growth.

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New Rockets coach Ime Udoka seizes moment with Astros, Houston fans

“It is an honor to come out and do this,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka said of Thursday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. “It’s the first step of getting to know the community." #Astros

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Astros manager Dusty Baker believes in Ime Udoka, Rockets

Astros manager Dusty Baker on Ime Udoka: “I think he’s the perfect coach to get the guys playing together and playing team ball. He exhibited that in Boston.” #Rockets

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New Rockets coach Ime Udoka throws out first pitch for Astros

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Thursday’s Astros game, and he shed some light on his first few weeks on the job in Houston.

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Brad Stevens offers high praise for Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla: ‘He’s a terrific leader’

Brad Stevens lauded Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla Thursday afternoon, commending both his growth and accountability this season.

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Boston Celtics suffered behind-the-scenes exit that hampered NBA Play-Off run

After falling short in the NBA Finals in 2022, the Boston Celtics endured more disappointment this season with a surprise playoff exit at the hands of the un-fancied Miami Heat

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Is Joe Mazzulla the right person to coach the Boston Celtics next season?

Mazzulla's first year as coach led the team to the conference finals in the midst of a disaster left by former coach Ime Udoka, but there are many areas for improvement.

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Who is to blame for the Boston Celtics’ ECF loss to the Miami Heat?

Who is to blame for all of the above? Mazzulla? Udoka? Team president Brad Stevens? The players? Or some combination of the above?

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