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Report: Rafael Stone sold Ime Udoka on Houston partnership over Toronto, other NBA teams

Ime Udoka and #Rockets GM Rafael Stone “moved quickly toward a partnership,” Woj reports. “Udoka decided against pursuing the Toronto job — and other potential openings.”

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Woj: Rockets probed Ime Udoka’s Boston scandal before offering job

Before deciding on Ime Udoka as head coach, the #Rockets investigated his past with the NBA league office and the Celtics, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Reaction: Rockets hire Ime Udoka as head coach, replacing Stephen Silas

The #Rockets now have their head coach for 2023-24 and beyond with the hire of former Celtics coach Ime Udoka. Here’s a look at the immediate reaction and key takeaways.

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Houston Rockets signing Ime Udoka as new head coach

The Houston Rockets are reportedly hiring Ime Udoka to serve as the team's next head coach.

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Rockets Hire Embattled Former Celtics Coach Ime Udoka, per Report

The embattled coach served a season-long suspension after having an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer in Boston.

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Rockets coaching search tracker: Nick Nurse joins fray, Sam Cassell interviews

Houston’s coaching search is now entering its third week, with 76ers assistant Sam Cassell and former Raptors head coach Nick Nurse among the newest candidates. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets expected to pursue Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson in 2023 free agency

“Several teams are expected to have interest in Cam Johnson as a restricted free agent, including the Houston Rockets,” NBA insider @MikeAScotto reports.

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Nets fans chant ‘go to Houston’ at 76ers star James Harden

Nets fans are quite aware of the #Rockets reunion rumors involving James Harden, as evidenced by Saturday’s “go to Houston” chant during Game 4 against Philadelphia.

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Jalen Green sets NBA playoffs as early goal for 2023-24 Rockets

Jalen Green on his expectations for the 2023-24 #Rockets season: “Yeah, we’re in the playoffs next year. That’s what the plan is, that’s what the goal is.”

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Former Celtic Sam Cassell to interview with Houston on Sunday for open head coaching gig

It seems that former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is not the only Celtics alum to be in the mix to be the next head coach of the Houston Rockets.

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Ime Udoka and the 9 other most likely candidates the Raptors may consider to replace Nick Nurse

Two other names to watch: former NBA players Jerry Stackhouse and Adrian Griffin Sr.

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Reports: Toronto fires head coach Nick Nurse, who will interview with Rockets

Toronto opted to fire longtime head coach Nick Nurse on Friday, which makes him an immediate candidate for the ongoing coaching search in Houston. #Rockets

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Podcast: Boston perspective on Ime Udoka’s coaching candidacy in Houston

In today’s #Rockets podcast, @TheCelticsWire shares insight on Ime Udoka as a candidate in Houston, including his exit from Boston and his coaching strengths and weaknesses.

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Woj: Rockets remain very much in play for James Harden in NBA’s 2023 free agency

“James Harden’s future is very unclear in Philadelphia,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says on his latest podcast. “Houston is very much in play for him.” #Rockets

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Interviews: NBA coaches who met with Rockets or plan to meet during 2023 search

In the aftermath of Ime Udoka meeting with the #Rockets on Wednesday, here’s an updated look at the team’s list and schedule of head coaching interviews.

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Report: NBA coaches are higher on Rockets’ job in 2023 than 2020

The #Rockets are clearly a worse team on the floor in 2023 than 2020, but their head coaching vacancy may be more attractive, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Rockets coaching search updates: James Borrego, Ime Udoka interview

The #Rockets are now in week two of their coaching search to replace Stephen Silas, with former NBA head coaches Ime Udoka and James Borrego among the latest interviewees.

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Ex-Boston head coach Ime Udoka to interview with Houston Rockets for head coaching gig

The Detroit Pistons and possibly also the Toronto Raptors have been tied to Udoka in recent weeks.

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Rockets win 2023 NBA draft tiebreaker with Spurs, lose on Clippers’ pick

The #Rockets won a potentially important tiebreaker with the Spurs involving their own 2023 first-round draft pick, though they finished last in a later tie involving the Clippers’ pick.

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Podcast: Caitlin Cooper on Frank Vogel and Rockets’ coaching search

In today’s @TheLagerLine podcast, Pacers writer Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) shares insight on Frank Vogel’s long coaching tenure in Indiana and his potential fit in Houston. #Rockets

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. tweets case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid as MVP

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is among those making an MVP case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, noting the constant double teams he faced from Brooklyn.

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Report: Veteran coach Frank Vogel impresses Rockets, second interview upcoming

Adrian Wojnarowski on former Lakers coach Frank Vogel: “I’m told he was very impressive to the people in Houston. He’s going to be brought back again.” #Rockets

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Miami’s playoff clincher helps Houston’s 2023 draft-pick outlook

With Miami advancing to the playoffs, Houston’s incoming first-round draft pick from the Clippers could be as high as No. 18 overall. Coin flips are expected to occur Monday.

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Ex-Celtics champion, assistant coach Sam Cassell a target for Houston Rockets’ head coaching gig

The 2008 Celtics champion could be the next head coach of the Rockets.

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NBA veteran Frank Kaminsky lauds growth of Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr.

Frank Kaminsky: “Since I’ve been here, the person I’ve seen make the most steps is Jabari Smith. I think he’s going to be a really good player in the league for a long time.” #Rockets

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