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Rockets Extend Ime Udoka With Long-Term Deal Making Him One of NBA’s Highest-Paid Coaches

Fertitta ownership rewarded Udoka for guiding Houston to consecutive playoff appearances following a major defensive turnaround

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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 agreed on June 19 secures Udoka’s future in Houston with compensation among the league’s top-paid coaches
  • Udoka led the Rockets to a 52-30 record in 2024-25 and delivered the franchise its first top-two Western Conference seed in seven years
  • Houston climbed to fifth in defensive efficiency this season after ranking among the NBA’s worst in 2022-23
  • The organization re-signed center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract last week and faces a June 29 deadline on Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million team option
  • Rockets management blocked the New York Knicks from interviewing Udoka for their head coaching vacancy earlier this month