May 19, 2005 11:32 AM EST
Putting all the David Stern/referee mystery talk aside, the Houston Rockets signed coach Jeff Van Gundy to a one-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets through the 2007-08 National Basketball Association season.
"Once you get good people, you want to keep them," general manager Carroll Dawson said. "He's one of the ones you want to keep. He got us back on the path we want to go."
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After a prior report that Yao Ming planned to forego playing the Chinese National Team and stay in Houston to relax and prepare for next season, Chinese officials in the authoritative nation are now calling for his return.
Previously Yao said, “"I just want to relax. I don't want to do anything. I'm not too used to being relaxed."
However, it now looks as if he may not have a choice in the matter.
"As a member of the China national team, Yao Ming must come back to play for China, according to the contract," said Li Jinsheng, a spokesman for the China Basketball Association.
"Yao Ming is expected to come to China soon, and he will join the team for training in June after a short period of rest," Li said.
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Yao Ming will not play for the Chinese national team this year and plans to spend his summer in Houston on holiday.
"I just want to relax," Yao said. "I don't want to do anything. I'm not too used to being relaxed."
An MRI exam will determine if he needs surgery to remove loose particles from his left ankle, followed by rehabilitation and training in Houston for at least a couple of months.
"The first thing about my summer is I don't want any scheduling," Yao said. "I don't want to wake up and think about what I need to do."
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Rockets May 2005 Archive
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ESPN | May 10, 2005
David Stern tried to bury the Van Gundy issue and get it out of the media, but now the NBA Referees Association is stepping in calling for coach Jeff Van Gundy's dismissal.
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NBA Press Release | May 9, 2005
NBA Deputy Commissioner Russ Granik today issued the following statement in regard to Houston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy:
“Over this past weekend, Coach Van Gundy publicly apologized for his comments last week suggesting bias in the league’s refereeing relating to Yao Ming.
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East Valley Tribune | May 9, 2005
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki struggled in the opening series against Houston to find his shot, however he was fortunate enough to get plenty of help from his teammates, especially Jason Terry.
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NY Daily News | May 9, 2005
As the Rockets recover from their first round playoff loss, the plans for next season are already underway.
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RealGM | May 8, 2005
Steve Nash will play his former club in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Nash will receive the MVP trophy in front of his former teammates before Game 1.
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USAToday | May 7, 2005
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will hold nothing back for tonight's Game 7 in Dallas.
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Houston Chronicle | May 7, 2005
Houston coach Jeff Van Gundy’s days as a martyr may be over after his recent apologies over his accusations that the league is ‘bias’.
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Jason Linnard/RealGM | May 6, 2005
Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination by defeating the Mavericks 101-83. McGrady scored 37, while Jon Barry and Mike James combined for 36.
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The Star Telegram | May 5, 2005
Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy will have his hands full with NBA commissioner David Stern as soon as the season ends but in the meantime he is receiving overwhelming support from Houston fans concerning his record $100,000 fine.
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AP | May 3, 2005
David Stern attended the Rockets' game in Dallas on Monday and implied that Jeff Van Gundy could face a lifetime ban. Yao Ming offered to pay half of Van Gundy's $100,000 fine.
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ESPN | May 2, 2005
The home team finally came away with a victory, as the Mavericks defeated the Rockets by a final score of 103-100.
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Press Release | May 2, 2005
Jeff Van Gundy was fined $100,000 by the NBA for suggesting that conspiracies are at play regarding his center Yao Ming. The Rockets and Mavericks battle on Monday.
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Dallas Morning News | May 1, 2005
Keith Van Horn was off the crutches on Saturday but said he's most likely out for the rest of the first round.
