Houston Rockets hire Ime Udoka as new head coach

Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka will get his second chance in Houston. If the Rockets get very lucky in the draft and hit #1, this will be a fantastic landing spot for Udoka. But even if they don't, with the proper moves by the front office the team's outlook could turn around pretty quickly.

In the past Houston has been a desirable city for NBA free agents. As for Udoka, presumably he will have to speak on the events that led to his dismissal in Boston when he's introduced as the new head coach in Houston.

Rockets and Udoka moved fairly quickly toward each other after initial meeting, sources tell ESPN. Udoka and GM Rafael Stone kept talking on job. Both sides had some strong options in the marketplace but a deal got done in the last 24 hours to land Udoka with the Rockets. Young… https://t.co/fRPG3Wwy2Y

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