Harden is in Houston and had an individual workout Sunday night.
James Harden misses first Houston practice, but John Wall “for sure” expects Harden to stay — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
New Rockets coach Stephen Silas didn’t talk a lot about James Harden and the rumors that he’s unhappy in Houston on Thursday.
Rockets’ coach on James Harden: “I’m confident that he will be all in” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
James Harden wants out of Houston, and it looks like he may not be alone. Rumor has it that the Rockets have a “verbal agreement” in place to trade the eight-time NBA All Star to the Brooklyn Nets, per his request. But why would Harden want to turn down a historic two-year, $103 million extension? […]
NBA Rumors: Why James Harden, Rockets Teammates Want To Leave Houston — NESN.com
While James Harden reportedly pushes for a trade to the Nets, the Rockets have been posturing as if they’ll keep him.
Report: Rockets trading Robert Covington to Trail Blazers for draft picks — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Maybe new 76ers general manager Daryl Morey can make his Harden-trade fantasy into a reality.
Report: Nets and 76ers top James Harden’s list of preferred trade destinations — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
In the aftermath of an ESPN report suggesting uncertainty by the All-Star guards, Lowe reports that Houston is “trying to stay calm.”
Zach Lowe: Rockets plan to enter season with Harden, Westbrook — Rockets Wire
If Houston is not a title contender then the former MVPs may want to move on sooner rather than later.
James Harden, Russell Westbrook reportedly concerned about Houston direction — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
“As of right now, it’s an emphatic no from the Rockets’ side,” Shams Charania said. “It’s really a non-starter for that organization.”
Report: Rockets giving teams ’emphatic no’ on trading James Harden — Rockets Wire
Because the Rockets don’t have a draft pick in the first or second round, Houston can reportedly be more patient with its coaching search.
Report: Without draft picks, Rockets can take time with coaching hire — Rockets Wire
The Rockets are consulting players on this, which could favor popular assistant John Lucas.
Report: Jeff Van Gundy, John Lucas, Stephen Silas three finalists to be Houston coach — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is stepping down on his own accord, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
AP source: General manager Daryl Morey leaving Rockets — Lowell Sun
Lue met with the 76ers on Tuesday, and he’s scheduled to meet with the Pelicans on Friday — just a few days before a meeting with Houston.
Ty Lue reportedly scheduled to interview with Rockets next week — Rockets Wire
Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue is scheduled to interview for the vacant Houston Rockets job next week, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Lue, who worked under Doc Rivers last season as an assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers, is also a candidate there to replace Rivers. Among other options, he’s still reportedly in the mix for the Philadelphia 76ers job, along with Rivers and former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni.https://widgets.thescore.com/embeds/379ad259-7bec-478d-9788-a28695088c55/DE4B63807AD5C1FEB14D39CE5E54D146
The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to meet with Lue on Friday, just a few days prior to his scheduled interview with Houston.
Now 43 years old, Lue led the Cavaliers to their only NBA title in 2016. Over parts of four seasons as head coach, Lue compiled a 128-83 record (.607) in the regular season and 41-20 (.671) in the playoffs. Among many attributes, he was well regarded for his ability to build relationships with All-Star players like LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving.
Ty Lue meets with the #Sixers about vacant coaching job https://t.co/ArLTjUBvwL via @phillyinquirer
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) September 30, 2020
Last week, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that Lue was a “serious candidate” for the Rockets. As such, their interest progressing to the interview phase shouldn’t come as a big surprise.
Besides Lue, other current candidates for the Rockets are believed to include Rivers; fellow Clippers assistant Sam Cassell; former Brooklyn head coach Kenny Atkinson; Dallas assistant Stephen Silas; Denver assistant Wes Unseld Jr.; and former Houston head coach Jeff Van Gundy.
There is no clear timetable for a hire to be made.
Clippers assistant Ty Lue will obviously be a candidate to replace Doc Rivers in LA, remains in the hunt for the Philadelphia job — although Mike D’Antoni is widely considered the favorite — and Lue has also received support for the Houston job, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 29, 2020
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