News about Houston Rockets (page 32)
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Execs and owners
Former Rockets star Yao Ming denied Friday’s ESPN report that he would attempt to put together a group to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA rumors
Houston Rockets small forward Francisco Garcia intends to opt out of the final year of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent this summer
Coaches
Rockets assistant coach Dean Cooper said Sunday that he was dismissed from his assistant coaching position on Friday.
NBA rumors
The Rockets are expected to reach out to the Celtics at some point this summer to get a feel for whether Rajon Rondo is in fact available.
Coaches
Kevin McHale will return as the Rockets coach for next season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Saturday.
NBA games
Damian Lillard prevented the series from going back to Houston with his 3-pointer as time ran out. He finished with 25 points.
NBA games
Dwight Howard had 22 points and 14 rebounds and help the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 108-98 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination.
News
The NBA corrected an official’s call for the second time in the first-round series between the Rockets and Trail Blazers.
NBA games
The Trail Blazers pulled out of their funk and went on to defeat the Rockets 123-120 in overtime Sunday night to take a 3-1 advantage in the series.
NBA games
Troy Daniels hit a 3-pointer with 11.9 seconds left to lift the Rockets to a 121-116 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night.