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Nick Nurse and the 9 other most likely candidates the Rockets may consider to replace Stephen Silas

Could the Rockets have a reunion with James Harden? Are they going to draft Victor Wembanyama? Who will coach them?

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Podcast: What Rockets are searching for as they replace Stephen Silas

Today’s episode of @TheLagerLine explores Houston’s upcoming coaching search and the key criteria that Rafael Stone and the #Rockets will use as they look to replace Stephen Silas.

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Stephen Silas reflects on leaving Rockets, wants best for his players

“All I have ever wanted for those young men is to be put on a road to success,” Stephen Silas told @BigSargeSportz after his final #Rockets game. “No matter if it is with me or not.”

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Key takeaways as Rafael Stone explains departure of Stephen Silas, new Rockets coaching search

#Rockets GM Rafael Stone met with the media Monday to discuss Houston’s coaching search and its decision to part ways with Stephen Silas. Here’s our look at key takeaways.

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Rockets confirm departure of Stephen Silas, thank him for his service

The #Rockets made the departure of Stephen Silas official Monday, with general manager Rafael Stone thanking him for three seasons of work.

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Rockets Considering Several Candidates to Replace Stephen Silas, per Report

Houston parted ways with its head coach after three seasons on Sunday.

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Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

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Report: Rockets targeting Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, Scott Brooks as coach

With a premium placed on proven coaching experience, Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, and Scott Brooks are among the top candidates to replace Stephen Silas. #Rockets

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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.

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Rockets at Wizards: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s 2022-23 finale at Washington could be the end of the road in Houston for Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets enter with three wins in their last four games.

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Report: Rockets plan to part ways with Stephen Silas next week

“Barring a last-second change, I expect the #Rockets to move on, very soon, from Stephen Silas as head coach,” says Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith.

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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. grateful for time with Stephen Silas

“He helped me to be grounded and helped me be comfortable with being uncomfortable,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his bond with #Rockets coach Stephen Silas. “He is a dope person.”

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Rockets at Hornets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Stephen Silas make a late push to keep his job? With weekend games in Charlotte and Washington, it certainly can’t hurt if Houston finishes 2022-23 on a winning streak.

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Rockets guard Josh Christopher appreciates Kevin Porter Jr. sacrificing his playing time

“Throughout this whole season, KPJ has had my back,” Josh Christopher says. “I was definitely honored and really appreciative that he would let me rock like that. That was love.”

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Stephen Silas sees growth, maturity in Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.

In an upset of Denver, Kevin Porter Jr. volunteered to stay on the sidelines so the #Rockets could ride Josh Christopher’s hot hand. “That is big-time maturity and growth,” Stephen Silas says.

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Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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Report: Rafael Stone returning for fourth season as Rockets general manager

Rafael Stone is set to return in 2023-24 for a fourth season as #Rockets general manager, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The fate of Stephen Silas is less clear.

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Stephen Silas acknowledges uncertain future with Rockets

Stephen Silas hasn't heard from the #Rockets about his future: “I have a three-year contract, and this is the last home game of my three years. Whatever happens, happens after this.”

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Podcast: Key storylines to watch as Rockets enter season’s final week

For Kevin Porter Jr., Stephen Silas, 2023 NBA draft positioning, and beyond, today’s @TheLagerLine breaks down key storylines as the 2022-23 #Rockets season enters its final week.

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‘Not backing down’: Alperen Sengun battles as Rockets fall to Anthony Davis, Lakers

“Tonight was a really tough matchup, but he didn’t back down from it, not one bit,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun facing Anthony Davis. “I love that.”

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Rockets unlock best versions of Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green with simultaneous 30-point games

“Mahmoud [Abdelfattah] has been telling me to put that pick and roll in for a month, and I finally did it tonight,” Stephen Silas says of new sets for Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green. #Rockets

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Kevin Porter Jr. continues surge as Rockets beat Pistons to end skid

#Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 65 points on strong efficiency as Houston held off Jaden Ivey and Detroit to end its seven-game losing streak.

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Report: Nick Nurse a potential head coaching candidate for Rockets

The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith reports that Raptors coach Nick Nurse could potentially be in play for the #Rockets after this season.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas reacts to blatant untruth told by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst

Stephen Silas tells @SportsMT about “blatant untruth” by Brian Windhorst: “Stuff like that is hard to take back. It’s just not good reporting. He said he was sick to his stomach.” #Rockets

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