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Rockets undergo major coaching shakeup

The Houston Rockets were once again eliminated by the Warriors

Their elimination at the hands of the Golden State Warriors means the Houston Rockets once again failed to reach the NBA Finals. The 18/19 season will be considered another failure, and Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle is reporting that the Rockets have let go a number of their coaching staff:

The overhaul of the Rockets coaching staff took several additional deep cuts on Friday, with the Rockets letting four more staff members know they would not be back next season.

Rockets assistant coach Roy Rogers will not receive a new contract for next season, his agent Warren LeGarie said on Friday, making Rogers the second top assistant on Mike D'Antoni's staff for the past three seasons that will not be offered a new contract.

Rockets assistant Mitch Vanya, video coordinator John Cho were also told they would not be brought back, a person with knowledge of the decision said. Rockets player development assistant Irv Roland said on Friday that he was also told he would not be back.

Head coach Mike D'Antoni has also been linked with an exit, although he has expressed his desire to coach in the NBA for another three years.