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Rockets Commit to Udoka With Multi-Year Eight-Figure Extension

The deal commits at least $10 million annually to keep Udoka in Houston.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: Head Coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 02, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • The extension pays Udoka at least $10 million per season, making him one of the NBA’s highest-paid coaches.
  • In his second season, Udoka guided Houston to a 52-30 record and its first top-two Western Conference seed in seven years.
  • The Rockets blocked the New York Knicks from interviewing Udoka for their head coaching vacancy earlier this month.
  • Last week, Houston re-signed center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract.
  • The Rockets must decide on Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million option by June 29, and they are viewed as a possible trade destination for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant.