The situation reached a crescendo when Harden, who had been rumored to have asked for a trade, flat out told the media that the Rockets were “just not good enough” to compete for titles. Rookie guard Mason Jones says his coaches with the Houston Rockets have been shocked at the speed of his development this season. But perhaps the lottery is where Houston needs to be once this season comes to conclusion, as it appears to be starting what could become an arduous process of pulling off a complete rebuild. The Houston Rockets waived center DeMarcus Cousins on Tuesday. With the second half of the 2020-21 season schedule released on Wednesday, here are 15 games to circle on your NBA League Pass calendar. Stone has already uncovered some young talent for the Rockets in Jae’Sean Tate, who has started 21 games as a rookie and Kevin Porter Jr., a head turner so far in the NBA G League bubble that is expected to rejoin Houston after the All-Star break. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Houston could wind up stacking more assets by wheeling and dealing once the trade deadline market picks up, as veterans such as Eric Gordon and P.J. It’s not like the cupboard in Houston is completely bare. Wood returned to on-court activities at the end of February, but let’s be real here: his pending return to the floor won’t salvage Houston’s season because the Rockets are virtually a new team with a new coaching staff and no real star power. He replaces Mike D'Antoni, who decided not to renew his contract. Kyle Lowry recorded a triple double as the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 122-111 on Friday despite missing six members of their coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse. Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) dunks off of an assist from Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) during the second quarter of … The game is generating $3 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, through donations to scholarship funds, but the actual value to those schools will far exceed that influx of cash. See where all 30 teams rank after the first 10 weeks of the 2020-21 season. ... are virtually a new team with a new coaching staff and no real star power. The Rockets Women's Organization is comprised of women who are coaches, and basketball operations staff. It’s not like the cupboard in Houston is completely bare. Houston needs more time to build chemistry between the holdovers and new additions such as Wall, Oladipo and Wood in Silas’ new system. 27 of 104 28 of 104. Six members of the Toronto Raptors’ coaching staff — including head coach Nick Nurse — will not be on the bench on Friday when the team faces the Houston Rockets in Tampa. : Houston is headed to the lottery, as its second-half schedule appears to be a meat grinder with three remaining matchups on deck against the Utah Jazz, two against the LA Clippers and one set for the Lakers. The situation reached a crescendo when Harden, who had been rumored to have asked for a trade, flat out told the media that the Rockets were “just not good enough” to compete for titles. It appears the Rockets are on the way to a rebuild and are acquiring assets. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Power Rankings, Week 11: Bucks rise, Jazz stay at No. The 11 NBA referees who attended HBCUs explain why they chose their school, how their college tenure shaped them personally, and what makes the experience unique. They received four first-round picks and four pick swaps in the Harden trade, and gained three first-rounders in trades involving Westbrook and Robert Covington, who was moved to Portland back in November for Trevor Ariza, the No. Biggest question going into the second half: What’s Houston’s plan for the post-Harden era? It’s quite telling, as colleague John Schuhmann points out, Houston’s most-used lineup this season has played a total of 58 minutes and includes Harden, who was traded on Jan. 14. Virus sidelines 6 Raptors coaches for Rockets game BC-BKN—Virus Outbreak-NBA TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors say six members of their coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, will miss Friday’s game against Houston in accordance with the league’s health and safety protocols regarding the coronavirus. 16 pick to Detroit for another protected 2021 first-round pick. Sign up to receive NBA emails! He was head coach of San Antonio and Philadelphia for stretches during the 1990s and for Cleveland in … The Rockets, who had previously sent Westbrook to Washington for John Wall, eventually moved Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that would land them Victor Oladipo. Lucas, who was the first overall pick by Houston in the 1976 NBA draft, rejoined the Rockets organization as their Director of Player Development prior to the 2016-17 season. Silas, who has more than 20 years experience in the NBA as an assistant coach or scout, joins the Rockets after a two-year stint […] Oladipo, therefore, could be a candidate to move at the March 25 trade deadline. John Wall has seen the Rockets’ outlook for 2020-21 change drastically. They received four first-round picks and four pick swaps in the Harden trade, and gained three first-rounders in trades involving Westbrook and Robert Covington, who was moved to Portland back in November for Trevor Ariza, the No. Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse talks to players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. City of Houston partners with Houston Rockets to distribute bottled water to people in need Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Toyota Center in Houston. : Houston is headed to the lottery, as its second-half schedule appears to be a meat grinder with three remaining matchups on deck against the Utah Jazz, two against the LA Clippers and one set for the Lakers. The game is generating $3 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, through donations to scholarship funds, but the actual value to those schools will far exceed that influx of cash. Tucker don’t appear at this point to be in the Rockets’ long-term future plans. Perhaps we caught somewhat of a glimpse of the Rockets’ plan under new general manager Rafael Stone when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Oladipo recently turned down a two-year $45.2 million maximum extension, which was the most Houston could offer before the end of the regular season. Scariolo had been away from the Raptors while coaching Spain in FIBA’s EuroBasket 2022 qualifiers and just cleared quarantine Friday. Yi-Chin Lee/Staff … The move came after a mutual decision was made between the team and the big man to … Head Coach: 2020-2021: 1-United States: DeSagana Diop: Assistant Coach: 2020-2021: 1: … First half summary: New coach Stephen Silas didn’t deserve this, and he certainly wasn’t expecting to lose two former Kia MVPs in Russell Westbrook and James Harden. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Power Rankings, Week 11: Bucks rise, Jazz stay at No. The Rockets, who had previously sent Westbrook to Washington for John Wall, eventually moved Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that would land them Victor Oladipo. Playoffs or lottery? 16 pick in the 2020 draft (Isaiah Stewart), and a protected first rounder in the 2021 draft. Scariolo steps in to coach Toronto Raptors to 122-111 win over slumping Houston Rockets By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2021 9:26 am It appears the Rockets are on the way to a rebuild and are acquiring assets. Sign up to receive NBA emails! The franchise won its only two NBA titles in 1994 and 1995. https://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-announce-additions-coaching-staff Perhaps we caught somewhat of a glimpse of the Rockets’ plan under new general manager Rafael Stone when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Oladipo recently turned down a two-year $45.2 million maximum extension, which was the most Houston could offer before the end of the regular season. See where all 30 teams rank after the first 10 weeks of the 2020-21 season. The Rockets Women's Organization strives to make a difference in the lives of families and children by volunteering time, energy and resources to various charitable organizations in the Houston area. Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and five members of his coaching staff have been sidelined … Houston needs more time to build chemistry between the holdovers and new additions such as Wall, Oladipo and Wood in Silas’ new system. ... Nurse and five members of Raptors coaching staff … The 11 NBA referees who attended HBCUs discuss basketball through their lives, shared experience among alumni, and a fondest NBA officiating memory. Meanwhile they were facing the post-James Harden Houston Rockets for the very first time. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. The 11 NBA referees who attended HBCUs discuss basketball through their lives, shared experience among alumni, and a fondest NBA officiating memory. John Wall has seen the Rockets’ outlook for 2020-21 change drastically. Playoffs or lottery? Houston immediately traded Ariza and the 2020 No. NBA.com takes stock of the Houston Rockets after the first half of the 2020-21 season. Stone needs to pull off some moves to restock it, though. Want every headline right at your fingertips? 16 pick in the 2020 draft (Isaiah Stewart), and a protected first rounder in the 2021 draft. That’s not even taking into account all the drama that started with Westbrook’s trade request, followed by an uninterested Harden arriving late to training camp on Dec. 8, and immediately entering the league’s COVID-19 protocols due to his hard-partying ways. Stone needs to pull off some moves to restock it, though. Houston immediately traded Ariza and the 2020 No. Houston could wind up stacking more assets by wheeling and dealing once the trade deadline market picks up, as veterans such as Eric Gordon and P.J. Wood returned to on-court activities at the end of February, but let’s be real here: his pending return to the floor won’t salvage Houston’s season because the Rockets are virtually a new team with a new coaching staff and no real star power. Houston could wind up stacking more assets by wheeling and dealing once the trade deadline market picks up, as veterans such as Eric Gordon and P.J. Jim Mone ... Houston Rockets … That’s not even taking into account all the drama that started with Westbrook’s trade request, followed by an uninterested Harden arriving late to training camp on Dec. 8, and immediately entering the league’s COVID-19 protocols due to his hard-partying ways. But perhaps the lottery is where Houston needs to be once this season comes to conclusion, as it appears to be starting what could become an arduous process of pulling off a complete rebuild. Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas signals to his team from the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, … The Rockets amassed a six-game winning streak in January, but they’ve lost too much ground in the rugged West to get back into playoff contention. Norman Powell scored 30 points, Kyle Lowry had a triple-double as the depleted Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 122-111 on Friday night. The two Raptors guards were tremendous as Toronto got back to .500 on the season with a 122-111 win over the Houston Rockets in Tampa under interim coach Sergio Scariolo. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. Houston is now expected to rely heavily on budding star Christian Wood, who was playing at an All-Star level before severely rolling his ankle on Feb. 4. LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The Houston Rockets named Stephen Silas as the team’s new Head Coach on Friday, replacing Mike D’Antoni who left last month after the franchise’s latest post-season disappointment. The Rockets amassed a six-game winning streak in January, but they’ve lost too much ground in the rugged West to get back into playoff contention. Biggest question going into the second half: What’s Houston’s plan for the post-Harden era? The group subsequently relocated the team to Houston, where the Rockets have remained for 37 seasons. Tucker don’t appear at this point to be in the Rockets’ long-term future plans. Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas is not confirming reports concerning DeMarcus Cousins’ future with the team. 16 pick to Detroit for another protected 2021 first-round pick. Tucker don’t appear at this point to be in the Rockets’ long-term future plans. Houston is now expected to rely heavily on budding star Christian Wood, who was playing at an All-Star level before severely rolling his ankle on Feb. 4. Stone has already uncovered some young talent for the Rockets in Jae’Sean Tate, who has started 21 games as a rookie and Kevin Porter Jr., a head turner so far in the NBA G League bubble that is expected to rejoin Houston after the All-Star break. The Houston Rockets’ 2020-21 coaching staff is loaded with upside. Assistant coach Sergio Scariolo was promoted to coach the team’s game in Tampa, Florida, against the Rockets. Wood left Thursday’s game at Memphis after rolling the same right ankle that caused him to miss 3 games in January. The trades of Harden and Westbrook dramatically shifted the landscape for the future in Houston, sending the club into a major transitional state. ... in the 2021 draft. 1, Rockets' Wood week-to-week with ankle sprain, Silver envisions return to the familiar in 2021-22, Referees Blogtable: Special connection between alumni, HBCUs will take center stage at All-Star Game, Referees Blogtable: Advice, impact of HBCU experience, uninterested Harden arriving late to training camp. Stephen Silas isn’t as experienced as someone like Mike D’Antoni, and he has to prove his system will work with a new team, but the talent, work ethic, drive, and player connection is there. Due to NBA Health & Saftey Protocols, Nick Nurse, along with 5 of the Raptors assistant coaches, will not be permitted to be on the bench for Friday evening's game against the Houston Rockets… 1, Rockets' Wood week-to-week with ankle sprain, Rockets star James Harden arrives in Houston after delay, Silver envisions return to the familiar in 2021-22, Referees Blogtable: Special connection between alumni, HBCUs will take center stage at All-Star Game, Referees Blogtable: Advice, impact of HBCU experience, uninterested Harden arriving late to training camp. Here are five key stats to know about each member of Team Durant ahead of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. The 11 NBA referees who attended HBCUs offer advice on attending one of the nation's 105 historically Black colleges and universities. Expecting the league's business to 'continue apace' as the pandemic recovery unfolds, Adam Silver held court during an annual All-Star press conference. In an exchange of All-Star point guards, the Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall and a lottery-protected first-round pick. Here are five key stats to know about each member of Team Durant ahead of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. The Houston Rockets have hired Stephen Silas as their new head coach ahead of the 2020-2021 NBA season. Jones, who is averaging 7.5 points (56.9% FG, 57.7% on 3-pointers) and 2.2 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game, could find playing time over Houston’s next two games — with veteran guards John Wall and Victor Oladipo each scheduled to miss one night … Houston immediately traded Ariza and the 2020 No. Wood left Thursday’s game at Memphis after rolling the same right ankle that caused him to miss 3 games in January. Toronto Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Scariolo is filling in for head coach Nick Nurse, who is missing the game due to coronavirus protocol. Wood is poised to become an All-Star, and Wall is finally fully recovered from injury and ready to serve as Houston’s floor general for the next few seasons. Oladipo, therefore, could be a candidate to move at the March 25 trade deadline. The 11 NBA referees who attended HBCUs explain why they chose their school, how their college tenure shaped them personally, and what makes the experience unique. With the second half of the 2020-21 season schedule released on Wednesday, here are 15 games to circle on your NBA League Pass calendar. First half summary: New coach Stephen Silas didn’t deserve this, and he certainly wasn’t expecting to lose two former Kia MVPs in Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The Toronto Raptors’ coaching staff will be pretty thin for Friday night’s matchup with the Houston Rockets. On Saturday, reports surfaced that the Rockets … Six members of the Toronto Raptors' coaching staff - including head coach Nick Nurse - will not be on the bench on Friday when the team faces the Houston Rockets… Wood is poised to become an All-Star, and Wall is finally fully recovered from injury and ready to serve as Houston’s floor general for the next few seasons. It’s quite telling, as colleague John Schuhmann points out, Houston’s most-used lineup this season has played a total of 58 minutes and includes Harden, who was traded on Jan. 14. Want every headline right at your fingertips? About Rockets Women's Organization. Harden was originally expected to join the team over the weekend. There have been 15 head coaches for the Houston Rockets franchise. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Feb. 26 (UPI) --Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam, head coach Nick Nurse and five assistant coaches will be unavailable for Friday night's game against the Houston Rockets … The 11 NBA referees who attended HBCUs offer advice on attending one of the nation's 105 historically Black colleges and universities. 16 pick to Detroit for another protected 2021 first-round pick. The trades of Harden and Westbrook dramatically shifted the landscape for the future in Houston, sending the club into a major transitional state. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Things looked a little different out there! The Toronto Raptors were without six members of their coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, ... Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) battles for a rebound with Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) and Houston Rockets forward … Expecting the league's business to 'continue apace' as the pandemic recovery unfolds, Adam Silver held court during an annual All-Star press conference. Kyle Lowry had a triple-double - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists - in a 122-111 victory over the Houston Rockets. Returning to Houston for the first time since the Rockets traded him to Brooklyn, Harden received a mixed response before, during and after the Nets’ 132-114 win Tuesday at Toyota Center. Jack McMahon, the team's first head coach, compiled a 61–129 record during his tenure. The Raptors said Nurse and the remainder of his staff will continue to work remotely.

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