“Obviously, I’m not the easiest guy to understand,” Westbrook said. Westbrook was at practice on Saturday with the Wizards, the team that sent former No. “I’m here in Washington,” Westbrook replied. “I’m all about trying to do things the right way, regardless of if anybody likes it or not,” Westbrook said. “My thing is making sure that I’m doing the right thing for the right people and impacting as many people as possible.”___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets are in the final stages of their search for a new head coach. KPRC 2 Sports has confirmed an ESPN report that team officials are in advanced talks with Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Stephen Silas. Silas will take over for Mike D’Antoni who decided to leave the organization when his contract expired at the end of the season. Silas, 46, was on the Rockets' shortlist, which included former Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy and longtime Rockets coach and former player John Lucas. Silas is highly respected in NBA circles after serving in assistant roles for 20 years, including his most recent record-setting run offensively in Dallas under Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle.

Here’s what the KPRC team is watching as the week beginsTEXANS - POTENTIAL TRADES? Yes, former head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien is gone; but the damage done from trades and odd roster choices is still evident every Sunday. With the loss to the Packers, the Texans enter their BYE week; usually a week of rest. ROCKETS - NEW HEAD COACH? Keeping George Springer will be expensive, so General Manager James Click has some decisions to make.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is stepping down on his own accord, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. All rights reserved)Daryl Morey - Houston Rockets general managerRockets General Manager Daryl Morey stepped down Thursday, and the decision was mutual, according to KPRC 2 sources. Coach Bill O'Brien speak after Texans fall to Chiefs (KPRC)Bill O’Brien - Texans head coach and general managerAfter an 0-4 start to the season, Texans fired head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien on October 5. Mike D’Antoni - Houston Rockets head coachShortly after the Houston Rockets exited the NBA playoffs, head coach Mike D’Antoni announced he was not returning next season. Houston Astros manager A.J.

FILE - This is a July 26, 2019, file photo showing Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey during an NBA basketball news conference, in Houston. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is stepping down on his own accord, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)HOUSTON – Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is stepping down on his own accord, a little over a year after sparking a rift between the NBA and Chinese government. Fertitta added that Morey is helping him through the transition and they'll promote vice president of basketball operations Rafael Stone to general manager. Morey worked as Houston's assistant general manager for one season under Carroll Dawson before he retired after the 2007 season and Morey was promoted to his job.

HOUSTON – Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey stepped down from his position Thursday, and according to KPRC 2 sources, the decision was mutual. Confirmed ESPN report that #Rockets GM Daryl Morey is stepping down . @KPRC2 — Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) October 15, 2020The Rockets have made the playoffs 10 times since Morey was hired in 2007, including the last eight seasons. Morey was responsible for the blockbuster trade that brought James Harden to Houston from Oklahoma City. Morey tweeted an image that said: “Fight For Freedom.

Instead, they suffered another early playoff exit and must find a coach after Mike D’Antoni told them he wouldn’t return after he and management couldn’t agree on a new contract. The Rockets went all in on their small lineup when they traded center Clint Capela to Atlanta in February. So that’s on us.”Along with Westbrook’s struggles, the Rockets were also slowed against the Lakers because of the absence of Danuel House. But the Rockets can’t worry about what might have been, and Harden is already looking ahead. The 31-year-old is focused on trying to lead the Rockets to their first championship since they won back-to-back titles in 1994-95.

Here are things you need to know for Monday, Sept. 14:1. Search continues of 28-year-old man battling cancer missing in HoustonFriends and family continue to search for 28-year-old Andrew Hernandez. He was last seen on Sept. 10 after leaving his home to go for a walk in southwest Houston. ‘This as a tragic, tragic, event’: 13-year-old boy with autism shot by police in Salt Lake CityNearly a week after the police shooting that wounded a 13-year-old Salt Lake City boy with autism, Salt Lake City’s police chief has commented on the case. Tracking the tropics: Tropical Storm Sally expected to become hurricaneTropical Storm Sally is slowly moving west-northwest at 8 mph as of the 7 a.m. update and is forecast to make landfall along the SE Louisiana Tuesday morning as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.

HOUSTON – Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni will not return next season, according to reports. ESPN was the first to report D’Antoni was informing the team that he would not be coming back. D’Antoni was playing the current season with a contract extension. He took over as Houston’s head coach in 2016. This developing story will be updated.