The Houston Rockets are pursuing Tyronn Lue for the team’s lead assistant coach role, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The New Orleans Pelicans are also looking to add Lue to Alvin Gentry’s coaching staff, according to the report.
The Rockets have clear intentions of overhauling the coaching staff after firing defensive guru Jeff Bzdelik, along with three other assistants. However, Mike D’Antoni is likely to be on the Rockets’ sidelines for at least another season and possibly even longer, as the 68 year old recently told reporters he could coach another three seasons.