News about Houston Rockets (page 8)
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NBA market
Free-agent forward Ryan Anderson has reached agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets.
NBA market
Eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard agreed to a 3-year, $70.5 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks. It is unclear what the move means for Al Horford.
NBA market
Dwight Howard opted out of his contract on Tuesday, declining his $23.2 million player option and likely ending his time with the Houston Rockets.
National teams
Houston Rockets guard James Harden has withdrawn from consideration for Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.
NBA awards
Rockets have named Mike D’Antoni as the 13th head coach in the history of the franchise. D’Antoni has over a quarter of a century of coaching experience.
Coaches
The Rockets are finalizing a deal to make Mike D'Antoni their next head coach. D'Antoni has been a head coach with the Nuggets, Suns, Knicks and Lakers.
NBA awards
Cavaliers' LeBron James and Rockets' James Harden were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in April.
Awards
Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame according multiple reports.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA Development League Tuesday announced that Rockets' Montrezl Harrell has been suspended five games without pay for pushing a game official to the floor.
NBA market
Houston Rockets have signed free agent guard Andrew Goudelock. He will wear #0 for the Rockets. Goudelock was the 46th overall pick by the Lakers in the 2011.