Rockets fire coach Stephen Silas after third consecutive losing season

The Houston Rockets have declined to pick up Stephen Silas' option for a fourth year as head coach.
Silas went 59-177 in his three seasons with Houston.
Houston hopes to hire an established coach to turn the franchise around after three straight losing seasons and missing the playoffs.
Silas will likely join another team's coaching staff, but his role with the Rockets next season remains unclear.
The Rockets have their sights on several veteran coaches and will overhaul the roster this offseason to contend again in the Western Conference.