Archive | May, 2011

Grizz assistant Joerger to meet with Rockets

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Dave Joerger is set to meet with the Houston Rockets next week about joining their revamped staff

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McHale agrees in principle to coach Houston Rockets

HOUSTON, Texas: Kevin McHale, a former Minnesota Timberwolves executive who was forced into a coaching role twice, has agreed in principle to coach the Houston Rockets, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday (Saturday in Manila).

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Digest: Kevin McHale reportedly hired by Houston Rockets as new coach

The Houston Rockets reached agreement for Kevin McHale to become their new coach, Yahoo! Sports reported Friday. In its search to replace Rick Adelman, Houston narrowed its focus to McHale, who worked as an analyst for TNT this season, Lawrence Frank and Dwane Casey.

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Houston Rockets tab NBA great Kevin McHale as next coach

5:30 p.m. EDT , May 27, 2011 Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Rockets have reportedly settled on Kevin McHale as their next head coach. According to the Houston Chronicle, McHale has agreed in principle to a three- year contract.

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Source: Kevin McHale close to becoming Houston Rockets coach

by Kristie Rieken – May. 27, 2011 04:47 PM Associated Press HOUSTON – A person familiar with the situation says the Houston Rockets are close to hiring Kevin McHale as their new coach. The person says the team is negotiating a contract with McHale.

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Person familiar with discussions tells AP Kevin McHale close to becoming Houston Rockets coach

KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer 3:21 p.m. EDT , May 27, 2011 HOUSTON (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Houston Rockets are close to hiring Kevin McHale as their new coach. The person says the team is negotiating a contract with McHale

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Reports: Former Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale agrees to coach Houston Rockets

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have agreed in principle on a three-year contract plus a team option with former Timberwolves coach and executive Kevin McHale to be their new coach, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday. Yahoo Sports also reported the agreement, and the Chronicle reported that the lone remaining detail to be negotiated is a top assistant coach for McHale, who succeeds Rick Adelman, fired days after his fourth season in Houston. McHale, a former University of Minnesota and Boston Celtics standout, spent 15 years with the Wolves in his native Minnesota

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Houston Rockets Hire Wrong Coaching Candidate In Kevin McHale

By Matt Conner – Editor Kevin McHale’s poor track records as an exec and interim coach should immediately concern Houston fans. Follow , and Like SB Nation Kansas City on Facebook. May 27, 2011 – After rumors that had former NBA great Kevin McHale as a frontrunner for the Houston Rockets head coaching gig, the word is now official with a contract in place to officially succeed Rick Adelman.

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AP: Kevin McHale Close To Becoming Houston Rockets’ Coach

Associated Press 4:36 p.m. EDT , May 27, 2011 HOUSTON —— A person familiar with the situation says the Houston Rockets are close to hiring Kevin McHale as their new coach. The person says the team is negotiating a contract with McHale.

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Kevin McHale Faces Major Challenge With Yao Ming, Houston Rockets

[unable to retrieve full-text content]After rumors that had former NBA great Kevin McHale as a frontrunner for the Houston Rockets head coaching gig, the word is now official with a contract in place to officially succeed Rick Adelman . According to ESPN, McHale beat out other finalists like Lawrence Frank and Dwane Casey

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AP source: Kevin McHale close to becoming Houston Rockets new head coach

HOUSTON – A person familiar with the situation says the Houston Rockets are close to hiring Kevin McHale as their new coach. The person says the team is negotiating a contract with McHale. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet complete.

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Kevin McHale offered job as Houston Rockets coach

May 27, 2011 Kevin McHale offered job as Houston Rockets coach Tom Halliburton The Port Arthur News The Port Arthur News Fri May 27, 2011, 02:08 PM CDT To the surprise of many NBA followers, the Houston Rockets have offered their head coaching job to seven-time Boston Celtics all-star Kevin McHale.   Sources within the Rockets front office have indicated the process climaxed Thursday evening.

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Report: Rockets hire McHale as coach

Mark Berman KRIV-TV HOUSTON — NBA legend and former Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale has agreed to become the head coach of the Houston Rockets, NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports, replacing Rick Adelman, who parted ways with the team last month. McHale has agreed in principle to a three-year contract, plus an option for a fourth year, League sources told FOX 26. The deal will not be finalized until McHale and the Rockets complete his staff, which likely will include Chris Finch, head coach of the Rockets’ NBA development team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

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Source: Houston Rockets, McHale Reach Deal

POSTED: Friday, May 27, 2011 UPDATED: 1:28 pm CDT May 27, 2011 HOUSTON — An NBA league source has confirmed to KPRC Local 2 Sports that the Houston Rockets offered their head coaching job to Kevin McHale on Friday morning.According to a source, and agreement has been reached. No details on the when the official announcement will be made have been released.McHale played for the Boston Celtics for 13 seasons, winning three championships. He also had a stint as the vice president of basketball operations and interim head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Kevin McHale Hired As Houston Rockets’ New Head Coach

Read More: Houston Rockets Kevin McHale has been hired as the Houston Rockets’ new head coach, according to Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Source: Kevin McHale offered Houston Rockets coaching job

HOUSTON — Sources out of Houston say former Minnesota Timberwolves GM and head coach Kevin McHale has been offered the head coaching job of the NBA’s Houston Rockets. Those sources say McHale is in serious contract talks with the club to see if they can strike a deal.

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Kevin McHale Offered Houston Rockets’ Head Coach Job, According To Report

Read More: Houston Rockets Kevin McHale has been offered the Houston Rockets’ head coach job, according to Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Houston Chronicle beat writer Jonathan Feigen has confirmed the story

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