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Rockets plan on keeping Mike D'Antoni for a long time

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The Rockets picked up their option on the fourth year of Mike D'Antoni's contract last season, keeping him signed for two more seasons. But Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta said he hopes to have D'Antoni stick around for much longer.

"Mike is going to be here as long as we can keep him here," Fertitta said. "I don't think you're going to find a better coach.