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Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wizards GM skirts topic of coach's future after playoff exit

By Howard Fendrich Jun. 03, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown tries to cut between Houston Rockets' Kenyon Martin Jr. (6) and D.J. Augustin during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Another perfect night by Williams lifts Celtics over Rockets

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 02, 2021 10:15 PM EDT

Houston Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate (8) dunks in front of Brooklyn Nets' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Nets lose Harden but beat Rockets, move into first in East

By Brian Mahoney Mar. 31, 2021 10:05 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) goes up for a shot against Houston Rockets' John Wall (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Embiid leads 76ers past short-handed Rockets 118-113

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 17, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Rockets look to future after trading Harden to Brooklyn

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 17, 2021 04:26 PM EST

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, drives as Houston Rockets guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Rockets 124-111

By Dennis Georgatos Dec. 28, 2020 11:54 PM EST

Houston Rockets' James Harden looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against tha San Antonio Spurs in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)
Rockets set to go into opener with 9 available players

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 26, 2020 01:17 PM EST

The Latest: USC basketball to return against Santa Clara

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 07:20 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Southern California’s men’s...

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, top center, joins the huddle during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)
OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 23, 2020 05:51 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in a mask as he talks with players on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Welcome back, NBA: Here's 10 things to know about the season

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 22, 2020 02:21 AM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, then-Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with an official during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Chicago Bulls made sweeping changes to their front office for the 2020-21 season and snagged Donovan, one of the top coaches on the market, hoping an overhaul in leadership will carry them back to respectability. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Houston Rockets' James Harden warms up prior to facing the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)
Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its end

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 09:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) argues a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Harden has not reported to training camp with the Rockets and coach Stephen Silas says he did not know when the All-Star guard would arrive. The Rockets had their second workout of training camp on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, and afterward the new coach addressed the absence of the disgruntled star who reportedly wants to be traded. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Harden practices with Rockets; coach says he'll play Tuesday

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 14, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo, Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv's Deni Avdija controls the ball during the Euro League basketball match between Olimpia Milan and Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv, in Milan, Italy. Avdija was selected by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 18, 2020 10:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. It is hard to know exactly what Washington is capable of becoming as it moves forward, and much will depend on how this offseason unfolds. "We have some decisions to make," Brooks said. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard says coach Scott Brooks to return

Aug. 19, 2020 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, the Washington Wizards draft pick Rui Hachimura, of Japan, center, smiles during an introductory press conference with head coach Scott Brooks, left, and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Tommy Sheppard at Capital One Arena in Washington. The Washington Wizards won’t have Bradley Beal, John Wall or Davis Bertans when the NBA returns amid the coronavirus pandemic. That leaves a bunch of young players, led by rookie Rui Hachimura, the first Japanese player to be taken in the first round of the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
No Beal, Wall or Bertans for long-shot Wizards in NBA return

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 23, 2020 09:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal drives during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Washington. Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal won't take part in the restart of the NBA season because of a right rotator cuff injury. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Wizards' Beal, Nets' Dinwiddie to miss rest of NBA season

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 07, 2020 12:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2019, file photo, injured Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, talks to an also injured teammate as they sit on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. The Wizards have ruled out the possibility of star guard Wall playing when the NBA season resumes. General manager Tommy Sheppard says Wall will not travel with the team to Walt Disney World in Central Florida to restart the season. Wall has not played an NBA game since December 2018. He tore his left Achilles tendon and needed another operation in 2019. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 29, 2020 05:45 PM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 27, 2020 12:44 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NHL NHL to move straight into playoffs UNDATED (AP) —The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season...