Day: April 18, 2023

Ime Udoka will interview with the Houston Rockets for their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday.

The Boston Celtics parted ways with Udoka after he was suspended by the franchise for violations of team policies with an inmate relationship with a member of the staff.

The Rockets are searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Stephen Silas.

Udoka was nearly hired as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets after the team fired Steve Nash.

There is “optimism” that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be available for Game 2 after leaving Game 1 with a back injury. An MRI on his lower back came back clean.

Antetokounmpo’s ability to play through the pain will likely be the determining factor on whether or not he plays.

Antetokounmpo is also dealing with a ligament in his wrist.

Ja Morant is unsure if he will be able to play in Game 2 of the Memphis Grizzlies’ first round series against the Los Angeles Lakers after re-injuring his right hand. Morant talked about how the injury is just the latest example of the adversity he’s dealt with this season. Morant was suspended eight games by the NBA after flashing a gun at a nightclub. Morant has also been investigated for a number of other off the court incidents over the past year.

“[It is] tough, man, especially with everything I’ve been through pretty much this season,” said Morant. “My main focus was to be out there for my guys. It’s another incident where that’s pretty much in jeopardy.”

Morant received counseling at a Florida facility to help him manage stress following the gun incident.

“At this point, I’m not even surprised with how my life’s been going,” said Morant.

“I don’t know, man. I’m just pretty much numb to everything now. It’s like I’m not even surprised. It’s one thing after another.”