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The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principle with former Cleveland coach Mike Brown to succeed Phil Jackson, the team said Wednesday. "We've met with Mike and are very impressed with him," said a statement issued by the Lakers. "In addition, we have an outline ...
Rick Adelman is out as coach of the Houston Rockets. The team announced that the Rockets and Adelman "have mutually agreed to part ways." Adelman's contract expires on June 30. General manager Daryl Morey said in a statement Monday night that the decision came after "numerous discussions and careful consideration." "It ...
Some will cry. Others will protest. There will be signs of support and banners expressing anger. And in the end, no matter the score, everyone will say goodbye. Maybe for the last time. The deadline so many fans here have dreaded finally arrives Wednesday night when the Kings host ...
The Houston Rockets are without suspended guard Aaron Brooks against the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets suspended Brooks for one game for leaving the court in the fourth quarter of their win over Memphis on Saturday. Brooks has been frustrated about his diminished role. He did not travel with the ...
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming underwent surgery Thursday to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle, a procedure he says may end his career. The 7-foot-6 Yao has been out since Nov. 10, and played in only five games this season before the team declared him lost ...
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his left leg. The team said his return is questionable. Yao played the opening 6:14 of the game and did not return for the remainder of the first half. He did ...
This was supposed to be the Rockets' year. The addition of Ron Artest gave them the NBA's latest version of "The Big Three" and a player that could strengthen both their offense and defense. After averaging just 53 games ...