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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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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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Report: What the NBA Told Rockets About Ime Udoka’s Improper Relationship Probe Before Hire

Houston reportedly hired the former Boston coach Monday.

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How former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka will change the Houston Rockets

What sort of head coach are the Rockets getting? What details we have yet to hear might end up coming to light after the hire? How will Udoka be treated as he re-emerges into the public eye?

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In going from Celtics to Rockets, Ime Udoka inherits new challenges

Ime Udoka inherits a young roster in Houston with far more questions than his group led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in Boston. The #Rockets hope Udoka will have answers.

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Podcast: Early reaction to Houston’s hire of Ime Udoka as coach

Our latest episode of @TheLagerLine offers immediate reaction and key takeaways related to Houston’s decision to hire Ime Udoka as head coach. #Rockets

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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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