D'Antoni officially out
Mike D'Antoni won't be back with the Rockets
Sep 13, 2020, 10:26 pm
Composite image by Jack Brame.
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta released the following statement on Sunday making it official that Mike D'Antoni will not continue coaching the Houston Rockets. D'Antoni had a winning record all four years he coached the Rockets finishing with 72 wins in his final season with Houston.
A statement from Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. pic.twitter.com/hxlq0ZxoRS
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) September 13, 2020
Adrian Wojnarowski reported early on Sunday afternoon that D'Antoni told the Rockets he would not be back.
ESPN Sources: Houston coach Mike D'Antoni is informing the franchise's ownership today that he's becoming a free agent and won't return to the Rockets next season.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 13, 2020
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