Rockets, head coach Stephen Silas part ways after 3 seasons

10.04.2023 - 23:39 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Houston Rockets on Monday announced they declined the team option on head coach Stephen Silas for the 2023-2024 season, launching the search for a replacement.

Silas spent three full seasons with the Rockets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, right, argues a foul call with referee Aaron Smith, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) "On behalf of the Fertitta family and the entire Rockets organization, I would like to thank Stephen for his contributions to the team and the Houston community over the past three seasons," Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said in a statement. "I have great respect for Stephen both as a person and as a basketball mind.

His character, leadership, and positivity have been invaluable during this stage of our growth." Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) WNBA TEAM SHOOTS DOWN NBA CHAMP'S DRAFT REQUEST AFTER ASKING TO BECOME LEAGUE'S FIRST 'JUWANNA MANN' Silas took over the head-coaching position for the Rockets after the team had been run by Mike D’Antoni for several years.

Houston went from fourth in the Western Conference during the pandemic-impacted 2019-2020 season to 15th after the team moved on from James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela.

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