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Report: Rockets presumed to have interest in James Borrego as assistant coach

The Mavericks, Pelicans, Nets, and #Rockets are all believed to have interest in hiring James Borrego as an assistant coach, per veteran NBA scribe Marc Stein.

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Report: John Lucas, Mahmoud Abdelfettah, Boston’s Ben Sullivan among assistant candidates

Recent #Rockets assistants John Lucas and Mahmoud Abdelfettah, along with Boston’s Ben Sullivan, are reportedly options for Ime Udoka’s new staff in Houston.

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The Celtics Should Be the East’s Overwhelming Favorite, But They Sure Don’t Look Like It

The question about this Boston team is whether it has the tenacity and killer instinct to go all the way.

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Citing lessons from Gregg Popovich, new Rockets coach Ime Udoka focused on relationships

“Anybody can draw up plays and scheme for different guys,” Ime Udoka says of his coaching approach and lessons learned from Gregg Popovich. “It’s about the relationship aspect.” #Rockets

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Report: Rockets to push Jalen Green in third NBA season, demand more accountability

“At the conclusion of his second season, Jalen Green was told he was going to be pushed and held accountable in the next phase of Houston’s rebuild,” @KellyIko writes. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets focused on value contracts in 2023 free agency

In 2023 free agency, Rafael Stone and the #Rockets will balance their need for short-term upgrades with a desire for value contracts, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Could the Houston Rockets end up poaching star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown?

The Rockets have reportedly explored the idea of pursuing a Jaylen Brown trade.

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Ime Udoka sets criteria for assistant coaching hires with Rockets

With Ime Udoka now in place as head coach, the process for selecting Houston’s assistants can begin. “I want an energetic staff, very hands-on and relationship-based,” Udoka says. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets discussed big-name roster moves in 2023 coaching interviews

James Harden and Khris Middleton are reportedly among potential 2023 free agency targets who were brought up during Houston’s recent coaching interviews. #Rockets

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Kevin Porter Jr. makes presence felt at Ime Udoka’s Rockets introduction

“I see I’ve got a smart player here,” Ime Udoka joked once Kevin Porter Jr. arrived at his #Rockets introduction. “He’s trying to get some playing time already. The only guy that showed up.”

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New Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: ‘Like a mini-Jokic’

In a chat with @SportsVanessa, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka was complimentary of several of his newly inherited players, and none more so than Alperen Sengun.

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‘Youth is not an excuse’: Ime Udoka sends initial message to Rockets

“One of my first messages (to #Rockets players) will be that youth is not an excuse,” Ime Udoka says. “I’m just trying to expedite the process of becoming professionals.”

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SI:AM | The Biggest Questions About Tonight’s NFL Draft

Plus, the Grizzlies survive, while the Bucks and Cavs go crashing out.

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3 questions for the Rockets after introducing Ime Udoka as head coach

Hopefully the Rockets did their due diligence before moving forward.

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Ime Udoka Breaks Silence on Boston Exit As He Takes Over in Houston

The former Celtics coach was remorseful as he spoke publicly about the rocky end to his tenure in Boston for the first time. He now has a sizable task ahead in Houston.

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With NBA clearance, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta comfortable with hiring Ime Udoka

“The NBA told me they felt very comfortable with Ime [Udoka] becoming coach of the Houston Rockets,” owner Tilman Fertitta said. “That made me feel really good.”

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New Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Was Asked Whether Celtics Were Justified in Dismissing Him

The new Rockets coach addressed the controversy that led to his ouster in Boston.

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‘Sky is the limit’: Ime Udoka explains why Houston was the right fit

Citing young talent, salary cap space, and an attractive destination market, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka explained why he’s a big believer in Houston’s future.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka makes first unscripted comments on Boston scandal

For the first time since losing his job with the Celtics, new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka met with the media and briefly addressed his previous workplace scandal.

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Ex-Rockets head coach Stephen Silas spotted at a Celtics practice; could he be a future assistant coach?

Silas was born in Boston when his father played for the team.

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Report: Ime Udoka under contract with Rockets for four years, $28.5 million

New #Rockets coach Ime Udoka is under contract through the 2026-27 season at an average annual salary of over $7 million, per Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of Chron.com.

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PHOTOS – Atlanta at Boston, Game 5: Unserious Celtics collapse, lose 119-117

Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' Game 5 at the Hawks in the first round of the '23 playoffs.

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Rockets impressed by Ime Udoka’s intelligence, drive and toughness

“Ime’s intelligence, drive, and toughness were the traits we were looking for in a coach to lead our team,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of his latest hire, Ime Udoka.

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Joe Mazzulla on Ime Udoka hiring in Houston: ‘I’m a product of second chances’

Joe Mazzulla spoke about Ime Udoka becoming the head coach of the Houston Rockets and explained why he values forgiveness and second chances in life.

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‘Happy for him’: Celtics veterans react to Ime Udoka joining Rockets as head coach

Head coach Joe Mazzulla and veterans Al Horford and Derrick White were among many #Celtics reacting positively to Houston’s hire of Ime Udoka, Boston’s former coach. #Rockets

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