Jeff Van Gundy was reportedly not involved in the process that led the Rockets to name Daryl Morey their next general manager, but this does not mean that his days as head coach are numbered.
"With any change, it's never one change," Van Gundy said. "There are more changes. That's how it is. When there is a major change in any organization, there are more changes on the horizon.
"And yet, I can honestly say, whether that includes me or doesn't include me, I haven't given it one thought. I'm happy with where I'm at. I like the guys I work with both coaching staff-wise and the players. And really, I'm only thinking about trying to win tomorrow night."
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Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has chosen Boston Celtics statistical analyst Daryl Morey to be his next general manager, succeeding Carroll Dawson after the 2006-07 season.
Morey, the Celtics' senior vice president of operations and information, who has never been a player, coach, scout or general manager, has worked under Boston owner Wyc Grousbeck for the past three seasons.
Morey, 32, will become the Rockets' assistant general manager under Dawson next month before assuming the GM position after next season.
"C.D. is going to be with the organization for a long time," Alexander said. "He will be a great adviser. He will remain an integral part of what we do."
When he sked whether Dawson or Morey will make decisions that affect the team beyond Dawson's tenure as general manager, Alexander said, "C.D. is the top guy for the next year. He's the boss."
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"I think everybody has a lot to play for and coach for," Jeff Van Gundy said on Wednesday. "We're going to play to win. We need to put a lot of pressure on our guys to see if they're just guys who can eat up a lot of minutes like middle relievers or if they can really play in a winning environment.
"I think (with this) being the third year (as Rockets coach), we've had a lot of changeover," Van Gundy said. "What you want to have established is a winning culture and how you do things and how important it is to do the things you're asked to do correctly and right. I think when you have as much changeover as we've had, sometimes that gets lost. You have to make sure everybody has the right amount of intensity and discipline and knowledge so they can play their very best.
"For all of our guys, this is a very important stretch. Even though it may not be reflected in the standings right now, it is (important) for their futures."
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Rockets Mar 2006 Archive
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rockets.com | Mar 20, 2006
Houston Rockets General Manager Carroll Dawson announced today that the team has claimed guard Richie Frahm off waivers from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 18, 2006
The Rockets are close to adding guard Richie Frahm to fill the roster spot opened when the team waived Gerald Fitch on Monday.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 17, 2006
Tracy McGrady said the prognosis that he would be out "up to five weeks" was actually firm doctor's orders.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 16, 2006
Tracy McGrady received an anti-inflammatory injection Wednesday to treat his injured lower back, a treatment that bars him from any physical activity and would explain how the team could estimate how long McGrady would be out before it had completed testing.
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Press Release | Mar 13, 2006
Houston Rockets General Manager Carroll Dawson announced today that the team has recalled Gerald Fitch from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League and subsequently waived him from the roster.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 13, 2006
A Los Angeles specialist has said Tracy McGrady's current problem is not chronic but is the result of a fall March 5.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 10, 2006
Tracy McGrady, in the latest twist of the team's injury-marred season, was ruled out for up to five weeks because of a back injury suffered last weekend against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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ESPN | Mar 9, 2006
The Associated Press is reporting that Dikembe Mutombo is expected to be sworn in as an American citizen on Thursday.
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Rocky Mountain News | Mar 8, 2006
"I've been banged up all year," Barry, 36, said. "I appreciate their offer, but I couldn't bring the type of energy and passion I've had for (14 NBA) years."
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ESPN | Mar 8, 2006
Rockets superstar Tracy McGrady was again out of the lineup last night after aggravating his back problems against Portland on Sunday night, the Associated Press is reporting.
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Press Release | Mar 6, 2006
Houston Rockets General Manager Carroll Dawson announced today that the team has assigned guard Gerald Fitch to the Austin Toros, the Rockets’ NBA Development League affiliate.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 6, 2006
The Houston Rockets last night again lost superstar Tracy McGrady to back spasms, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 5, 2006
Jeff Van Gundy said the Rockets have just two players — Juwan Howard and Ryan Bowen — that make inspiring effort plays and that the team is "uninspirable"
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LA Times | Mar 3, 2006
The Houston Rockets claimed guard Rick Brunson off waivers from the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday.
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Houston Chronicle | Mar 1, 2006
The Houston Rockets today waived injured guard Jon Barry, the Houston Chronicle is reporting, giving him a chance to hook up with a playoff team or retire.
