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• Team USA Names Roster For 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

USA Basketball has named their 12-man roster for upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. The roster is a mix of G League players and veteran NBA free agents. Here are the 12 players who will suit up for Stephen Silas: Marjon Beauchamp Pedro Bradshaw Garrison Brooks Torrey Craig Kessler Edwards Kyle Guy Nate Hinton Brandon Knight Jaden Shackelford Javonte Smart Jeremiah Tilmon Ryan Woolridge Tea...2025
• ‘It Was Tough for Him’ — Jabari Smith Jr. Reveals the Real Reason Ex-Rockets HC Stephen Silas Was Fired in Brutally Honest Rant
Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets recently opened up about why the team decided to part ways with Head Coach Stephen Silas in 2023....2025
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• And-Ones: Silas, Covington, Efficient Shooters, WBD, 2025 FAs
Stephen Silas was an NBA assistant for two decades from 2000-20, spending time in Charlotte, New Orleans, Cleveland, Golden State, and Dallas, establishing himself as a legitimate head coaching candidate and eventually being hired by Houston to fill that role. However, Silas’ three-year stint with the Rockets didn’t go well. His .250 winning percentage (on […]...2024
• Grading NBA extensions for Rockets, Warriors, Hawks players from both sides

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Seven NBA players signed extensions for nearly $800 million. Let’s grade those deals from both sides. There’s no day better than payday. On the brink of the 2024-25 season, the league’s annual deadline for rookie extensions came to pass with some absolutely ridiculous money thrown around to players casual basketball may not have ever heard of. In total, sev...2024
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• 10 NBA truths revealed from the first 10 games of new season

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images 10 things we’ve learned in the first 10 games of the new NBA season. How much can you really learn from the start of an NBA season? Quite a bit, actually. Performance on both sides of the ball tends to stabilize in about six weeks, and overall team performance can look sustainable even earlier, based on studies. The start of the 2023-2024 season has full ...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Higgins, Finch, Edwards, Jazz Offseason
The Jazz are hiring Rick Higgins as an assistant coach, Kelly Iko of The Athletic tweets. Higgins has been a member of Stephen Silas’ staff with the Rockets since 2020. It’s part of a retooling of Will Hardy’s coaching staff. Former Salt Lake City Stars head coach Scott Morrison was recently added to the staff. We […]...2023
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• Ime Udoka To Become Rockets’ Head Coach
Former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has reached an agreement with the Rockets to become their next head coach, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Udoka replaces Stephen Silas, who was dismissed after the season. After leading Boston to the NBA Finals last season, Udoka was suspended by the club this season for an inappropriate relationship with […]...2023
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• Rockets hiring former Celtics coach Ime Udoka, per sources: Why the move makes sense for Houston
The Houston Rockets are hiring former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka for the same role, league sources told The Athletic on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Udoka replaces Stephen Silas, who was fired earlier in April after compiling a 59-177 record during his three-year tenure. Boston suspended Udoka for the entirety of the 2022-23 season for violations of team policies and ultimately...2023
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• Ime Udoka To Interview With Rockets

Ime Udoka will interview with the Houston Rockets for their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday. The Boston Celtics parted ways with Udoka after he was suspended by the franchise for violations of team policies with an inmate relationship with a member of the staff. The Rockets are searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Stephen Silas. Udoka was nearly hired as head coach of the Broo...2023
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• 4 reasons Alperen Sengun should start for the Rockets
With Rockets starting center Daniel Theis sidelined due to a minor knee injury, Stephen Silas used Houston’s last preseason game as an opportunity to test out a new starting lineup. Christian Wood occupied Theis’ spot at starting center and rookie Alperen Sengun stepped in at power forward. The move wasn’t a complete surprise as Sengun […] The post 4 reasons Alperen Sengun ...2021
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• Jalen Green injury gets key update from Rockets coach Stephen Silas
The Houston Rockets have looked like the true winners of NBA Summer League thus far. Their prized top rookie in Jalen Green has looked every bit the part of the superstar scorer in the making that he was touted to be. But his hotshot rise just hit a speed bump after exiting their tilt against […] The post Jalen Green injury gets key update from Rockets coach Stephen Silas appeared first on C...2021
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• Rockets’ Stephen Silas looks like a beaten man after losing 20th straight game
It’s been a season of dejection for first-year head coach Stephen Silas and the Houston Rockets. First, the James Harden debacle that will live in infamy for Rockets fans. Then, emerging star and free-agent signing Christian Wood went down for 17 games with an ankle injury. Houston proceeded to lose every single one of those […] The post Rockets’ Stephen Silas looks like a beaten...2021
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• John Wall’s possible return date for Rockets amid knee issue
It was earlier reported that Houston Rockets star John Wall is set to undergo surgery to address a lingering issue with his left knee. The good news, however, is that Wall’s current problem does not appear to be overly serious. According to Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, Wall could return to action as early as […] The post John Wall’s possible return date for Rockets amid knee...2021
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• Rockets coach Stephen Silas campaigns for Christian Wood to get MVP votes
Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the big men dominating the MVP conversation thus far. However, Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas feels Christian Wood should be included. Wood suffered an ankle injury Feb. 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets have not won a game since, losing each of their last six contests. Silas […] The post Rockets coach Stephen Silas campaigns for Christia...2021
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• James Harden was at rapper’s birthday party instead of Rockets workouts

Of course, Harden’s absence has been linked to his reported desire to be traded. New Rockets coach Stephen Silas made it seem like he expects to see Harden in Houston soon, but the situation is one to monitor....2020
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"of the Houston Rockets recently opened up about why the team decided to part ways with Head Coach Stephen Silas in 2023."

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"Stephen Silas was an NBA assistant for two decades from 2000-20, spending time in Charlotte, New Orleans, Cleveland, Golden State, and Dallas, establishing himself as a legitimate head coaching candidate and eventually being hired by Houston to fill that role."

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"The disharmony between the Houston Rockets and Stephen Silas and their impending divorce"

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"Silas was LeBron James' first NBA head coach; his son, Stephen Silas, currently coaches the Rockets"

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"Second-year head coach Stephen Silas has four players, in particular, to be […] The post The Rockets young core is built for long-term success appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"The James Harden drama in Houston took another interesting step forward on Monday, as Rockets head coach Stephen Silas referred to the superstar’s ongoing absence from training camp as a “setback” for his club."

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"Hornets Associate Head Coach Stephen Silas served as the team's acting head coach while Clifford was out."

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"With no timetable for return, Clifford will be replaced by associate head coach Stephen Silas"

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"As Stephen Silas’ candidacy for the Rockets’ head coaching job continues to heat up, the Warriors have requested permission to interview the Hornets assistant coach."

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"Bickerstaff (Houston), Melvin Hunt (Dallas), Stephen Silas (Charlotte), Robert Pack (New Orleans), Randy Brown (Chicago), Ime Udoka (San Antonio), Ed Pinckney (Denver) and Adrian Griffin (Orlando)."

• Team USA Names Roster For 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
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• The top-75 NBA free agents in 2023, ranked
Let’s rank the top free agents in the NBA. Young NBA superstars don’t hit free agency like they used to, but championships can still be won or lost with signings in the offseason. This summer’s free agent crop is headlined by several big-name veterans expected to hit the open market, and includes plenty intriguing talents available at a variety of price points. When we did this list a year ago, J...2023
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• Former Rockets coach Stephen Silas resurfaces in NBA as top Pistons assistant
Stephen Silas, whose contract was not renewed by the #Rockets after last season, is back in the NBA as a lead assistant for the Pistons and new head coach Monty Williams....2023
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• Texans News: Houston trade for Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow?
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Monday, April 10, 2023. Houston Texans News Texans Trade for Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow Rumor: Fair NFL Draft Swap? (Sports Illustrated) draft: Why Tank Dell should stay in Houston (Texans Wire) Trade Proposal Sends Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow to Texans (Heavy.com) New moc...2023
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• Rockets to Part Ways With Coach Stephen Silas
The Rockets’ lack of success lately probably wasn’t the fault of coach Stephen Silas, but they’re moving on from him anyway, per multiple reports. Silas has a fourth-year option on his contract, and Houston will not be picking it up. Instead, they will immediately start the search for a new main man on the sideline. […] The post Rockets to Part Ways With Coach Stephen Silas...2023
• Rockets make decision on future of head coach Stephen Silas

The Rockets are planning to decline the fourth-year option on Stephen Silas’ contract, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports....2023
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• Sources: Silas won't return as Rockets coach

The Houston Rockets are declining to pick up the fourth-year option on coach Stephen Silas' contract, ending his three-year run with the team, sources told ESPN....2023
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• Rockets To Part Ways With Stephen Silas
Stephen Silas won’t return in 2023/24 as the Rockets‘ head coach, according to reports from Kelly Iko, Shams Charania, and Sam Amick of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Because he doesn’t have a guaranteed contract for next season, Silas isn’t technically being fired. However, Houston will turn down its team option […]...2023
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• Wild NBA final day features Wolves dysfunction, LeBron crowning himself, and Mac McClung going off
Plus: Pelicans draw short stick in West while Casey and Silas coach their final games The regular season finale in the NBA tends to be a bit wonky just because 80 games are usually enough to sort out the standings; the 82 is just icing on the cake to tie things together nicely. Here’s what the play-in and playoff schedules look like following 1,230 regular season contests: ...2023
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• Report: Malik Monk pulled from rotation due to poor defense
Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Malik Monk already appears to be in the doghouse just two months into his NBA career.Marc Berman of the New York Post reported on Monday that Monk has been pulled from the Hornets rotation due to his poor defensive play. The 19-year-old Monk, who was picked by the Hornets No. 11 overall in this year’s draft, had been averaging just 6.3 points and 1.6 assists in 15.7 ...2017
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• They said it! Steph Curry, LeBron James lead NBA quotes of the week

Steph Curry's got a sense of humor about a non-call, CJ McCollum understands Zion Williamson's frustration, LeBron James analyzes a comeback and Stephen Silas pays tribute to his father....2022
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• Rockets coach Stephen Silas returns to team after death of father Paul Silas: 'Very proud to be my dad's son'

Paul Silas, a three-time NBA champ and longtime coach, died at 79 over the weekend...2022
• Stephen Silas returns to bench for Rockets, talks about passing of his father Paul

"I'm very proud to be my dad's son. I’m very proud that people see him in me."...2022
• Rockets' Silas returns: 'Proud to be my dad's son'

The Rockets, in the return of coach Stephen Silas following his father's death, never trailed in their victory over the Suns on Tuesday night....2022
• Josh Christopher, Jae’Sean Tate and Stephen Silas Open Up About Fatherhood with SLAM and CoolxDad
Stephen Silas grew up wanting to be like his father, longtime NBA coach and three-time champion Paul Silas. Their relationship, Silas says, was centered around the game, and looking back, his father’s influence has shaped the coach, and man, he is today. “All of the things that he was great at seeped into me,” the […] The post Josh Christopher, Jae’Sean Tate and Stephen Silas Open Up A...2022
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• VIDEO: Nets star James Harden shares awesome moment with Stephen Silas, Rockets coaches
The Brooklyn Nets were hosting the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and the event presented itself as an opportunity for James Harden to rekindle some old flames with his former team. Prior to tip-off, Harden made his way to the Rockets bench to share a brief moment with former coach Stephen Silas and the rest […] The post VIDEO: Nets star James Harden shares awesome moment with Stephen Si...2021
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• Rookie coach Stephen Silas thinking title from start in Houston

"The reason I'm here is because of him," Stephen Silas said of his All-Star and NBA champion father Paul....2020
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• The Rockets young core is built for long-term success
Yes, the Houston Rockets’ abrupt rebuild likely leads to the team missing the playoffs next season and the following season. With that said, they have a foundation of compelling young players to build through, which is all the Houston hopeful could ask for. Second-year head coach Stephen Silas has four players, in particular, to be […] The post The Rockets young core is built for long-...2021
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• The disharmony between the Houston Rockets and Stephen Silas and their impending divorce
An inside look at what went on during the Rockets' failed attempt to begin a rebuild under Silas, and why it never got off the ground....2023
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• Paul Silas, three-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies at 79

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• Report: Warriors To Interview Stephen Silas For Top Assistant Job
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• Rockets’ Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. plan that will hype up fans
As training camp will soon kick off for the Houston Rockets, head coach Stephen Silas is now formulating major plans for rookie Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The Rockets are set to build their team around both Green and Porter, especially as they are currently on the lookout for a team willing to haul […] The post Rockets’ Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. plan that will hype up fans...2021
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• Rockets Reportedly Make Decision on Coach Stephen Silas After Three Seasons

Houston finished as the worst team in the Western Conference for the third year in row....2023
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• Stephen Silas on Helping Jabari Smith Jr. Through Rookie Slump
Jabari Smith Jr. has flat-out struggled through his last four games. The rookie forward recently fought the flu and returned to Houston’s lineup and was looking to bust through his slump when the Rockets played the Magic, but Coach Stephen Silas said that Smith “seemed out of rhythm” and directly attributed his lethargic play to […] The post Stephen Silas on Helping Jabari ...2022
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• Eric Gordon after Rockets’ loss to Lakers: ‘We just continuously beat ourselves’
The Los Angeles Lakers are the most veteran-laiden team in the league and the Houston Rockets are among the youngest. So when the Rockets pulled into the Staples Center on Sunday, excited about their first NBA road trip, one could have easily predicted how the matchup would go. “It’s possible,” said coach Stephen Silas when […] The post Eric Gordon after Rockets’ loss...2021
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• 4 reasons Alperen Sengun should start for the Rockets
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• Rockets guard John Wall returns after 5-game absence, first since James Harden trade
The Houston Rockets will have their starting point guard John Wall back against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Head coach Stephen Silas confirmed the positive development ahead of the Texas showdown at American Airlines Center. Stephen Silas on John Wall's return: "He's coming back earlier than expected. I didn't expect him to be here this […] The post Rockets guard John Wal...2021
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• Rockets’ Stephen Silas Uncertain If He’ll Be Retained
Stephen Silas said he’s proud of the job he’s done with the Rockets, even though there’s heavy speculation he may not retained, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. Silas was hired with a four-year contract but this is the last season that the contract is guaranteed. The club holds a team option and could […]...2023
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• RUMOR: The Rockets’ stance on James Harden trade after 3-5 start
The James Harden saga with the Houston Rockets filled the headlines prior to the start of the 2020-2021 season. Two weeks into regular-season action, trade rumors and speculations have dwindled down and it looks like Harden himself is slowly buying into the team’s new system under head coach Stephen Silas. Houston remains optimistic that the […] The post RUMOR: The Rockets’ stanc...2021
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