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Martin's 32, FTs get Rockets by Thunder (AP)

Kevin McHale had a talk with Kevin Martin late Tuesday night after he went scoreless for the first time in six years and was relegated to the bench for most of the second half of a loss to Memphis. It looks as though the Houston Rockets' first-year coach got through to his star. Martin tied a season high with 32 points, including the winning free throws with 23.6 seconds remaining, to lead the...

Wolves wallop Rockets behind Love's 25 points
Kevin Love scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves over Kevin McHale's Houston Rockets 100-91 on Saturday night, pushing Minnesota's record to 12-12.

Rockets bury Wolves despite Love's 39 and 12
Kevin Martin scored 31 points to lead the Houston Rockets to their seventh straight victory, 107-92 over Minnesota on Monday night in coach Kevin McHale's first game back at Target Center since he was fired by the Timberwolves in 2009.

Surging Rockets win in McHale's return (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 31 points to lead the Houston Rockets to their seventh straight victory, 107-92 over Minnesota on Monday night in coach Kevin McHale's first game back at Target Center since he was fired by the Timberwolves in 2009. Kyle Lowry had 16 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 15 rebounds for the Rockets, who put the game away with a 19-1 run bridging...

McHale shrugs off return to Minnesota (AP)
Kevin McHale is back in his home state of Minnesota. He's not wistful about the winter weather. Whether McHale is sentimental about returning to the arena where he helped shape the Timberwolves for 15 years, well, he wouldn't let on. Before Houston's game against Minnesota on Monday, McHale said simply he's been to Target Center "for a lot of good times and bad times."...

Rockets get past Blazers 107-105 in OT (AP)

All throughout their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kyle Lowry came through for the Houston Rockets. Lowry hit 33 points, including a crucial late 3-pointer, and Kevin Martin, who tied for the NBA lead in free throws made last season, hit four clutch free throws in overtime to lift the Rockets to a 107-105 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Martin scores 25 as Rockets rout Spurs (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Luis Scola added 18 and Kyle Lowry had 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-85 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Rockets took advantage of the Spurs' poor shooting at the start and built a big lead. First-year Houston coach Kevin McHale was able to rest his starters in the fourth quarter, with his team...

Rockets hire Sampson, 3 others as assistants
The Rockets have officially announced the additions of four assistants to Kevin McHale's staff, including former college coach Kelvin Sampson.

Sampson, Bickerstaff join Rockets staff (AP)
Kevin McHale has added a couple of familiar names to the Houston Rockets coaching staff. Kelvin Sampson and J.B. Bickerstaff will join McHale once teams get back to work, a person with knowledge of the decisions said Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made by the team in the midst of the NBA lockout.

Report: Rockets add Sampson, Bickerstaff
Kevin McHale has added a couple of familiar names to the Houston Rockets coaching staff.

Reports: Sampson, J.B. Bickerstaff to Rockets
Kelvin Sampson and J.B. Bickerstaff will join Kevin McHale's coaching staff with the Rockets, according to media reports.

Sources: Person to interview for Rockets' staff
Lakers assistant coach Chuck Person traveled to Houston on Sunday and will interview with the Rockets for a position on new head coach Kevin McHale's staff on Monday, according to multiple sources.

Rockets introduce McHale as new coach
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander officially introduced Kevin McHale as the team's new coach on Friday.

Rockets owner introduces McHale as 'perfect fit'
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander officially introduced Kevin McHale as the team's new coach on Friday.

Rockets hire McHale as coach
Kevin McHale has been hired to coach the Houston Rockets.

Rockets make official hiring of McHale as coach
Kevin McHale has been hired to coach the Houston Rockets.

McHale agrees to be next Rockets head coach
Kevin McHale confirmed Tuesday night that he has agreed to become the next head coach of the Houston Rockets.

Report: McHale has deal to be Rockets coach
The Houston Rockets have reached agreement on a contract for Kevin McHale to become their new coach, Yahoo! Sports is reporting.

Rockets offer McHale coaching job
NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports former Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale has been offered the job to become new head coach of the Houston Rockets. He would replace Rick Adelman who parted ways with the team last month.

Rockets close to hiring McHale as coach (AP)
A person familiar with the situation says the Houston Rockets are close to hiring Kevin McHale as their new coach. The person says the team is negotiating a contract with McHale. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet complete. McHale would take over for Rick Adelman, who left the team days after his fourth season in Houston.

Report: Rockets hire McHale as coach
The Houston Rockets agreed to terms on a contract Friday with Kevin McHale to become the team's next head coach, Yahoo! Sports reported.

Sources: McHale to interview with Rockets again
TNT analyst Kevin McHale will get another interview with the Houston Rockets as the team completes a second round of sitdowns this week with the three finalists for its coaching vacancy, according to sources close to the process.

Report: Rockets interview McHale
Former Minnestoa Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale interviewed with the Houston Rockets Tuesday as the team searches for its next head coach, according to sources cited by myFOXhouston.com.

Report: Houston Rockets add Kevin McHale to big interview list
Kevin McHale will join a long list of cadidates interviewing for the Houston Rockets coaching job, Yahoo! Sports reported Thursday.

Kevin McHale said he's talked to Bulls general manager Gar Forman, but mostly about Fred Hoiberg
Kevin McHale said he's talked to Bulls general manager Gar Forman, but mostly about Fred Hoiberg.

Kevin McHale interested in Bulls coaching job
Kevin McHale is interested in the Bulls coaching job.

What's he gonna do? Laimbeer joins Timberwolves
Former Detroit Pistons "Bad Boy" Bill Laimbeer and former Sacramento head coach Reggie Theus are among the assistants who will work under Kurt Rambis with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team announced the additions Thursday. The staff also includes Dave Wohl, who most recently worked in the Boston Celtics organization. J.B. Bickerstaff is being retained from Kevin McHale's staff. Laimbeer resigned as coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock earlier this summer.

Timberwolves introduce Rambis as new coach
Kurt Rambis has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team said terms would not be disclosed, but scheduled a news conference for later Monday. Rambis is scheduled to be introduced as coach on Tuesday. The 51-year-old Rambis has been an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers for most of the past seven seasons. He's also a former champion with the Lakers. He replaces Kevin McHale, who was let go seven weeks ago.

Timberwolves pick Rambis as new coach
Kurt Rambis has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team said terms would not be disclosed, but scheduled a news conference for later Monday. Rambis is scheduled to be introduced as coach on Tuesday. The 51-year-old Rambis has been an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers for most of the past seven seasons. He's also a former champion with the Lakers. He replaces Kevin McHale, who was let go seven weeks ago.

Thunder, Wolves swap veteran backups (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and four second-round draft picks next year. Minnesota also got Oklahoma City guard Damien Wilkins in the deal. Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn, who has been busy reshaping the roster he inherited from Kevin McHale, said the swap gives the...

Spain trip will delay T-Wolves' coaching search
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn says he hopes to begin the second round of interviews to fill the team's coaching vacancy this weekend. The process is being delayed by a trip to Spain. Kahn headed there on Monday to try and help Ricky Rubio negotiate a buyout of his contract with his Spanish pro team. Kahn has interviewed more than a dozen candidates for the position after deciding not to bring back Kevin McHale.

Waiver Wire: To the Wolves
The Timberwolves have been looking a lot different under head coach Kevin McHale and our Sergio Gonzalez likes what he sees ... from a Fantasy standpoint. He breaks down the situation in Minnesota and also provides some players to add and avoid off waivers in his latest Waiver Wire.




Timberwolves' McHale ejected after 1st quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale was ejected after the first quarter Saturday night after drawing two technical fouls from referee Sean Corbin.

Wolves snap 13-game skid, beat Knicks (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a 13-game losing streak and won for the first time this season under Kevin McHale, getting a season-best 23 points from Rashad McCants in a 120-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Al Jefferson added 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who rode the combination of Jefferson's inside play and some sizzling 3-point shooting to win for...

Wolves' Miller returns from ankle injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mike Miller returned to the court after missing four games with an injured right ankle. Miller started for the Wolves on Friday night against San Antonio. He sprained his ankle at Orlando on Dec. 3. In that time, Minnesota fired Randy Wittman and installed former vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale as coach.

'Melo ties record with 33-point quarter (AP)

Carmelo Anthony matched the NBA record for points in a quarter with 33 in the third and finished with a season-high 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Anthony tied the NBA mark of 33 points set by San Antonio's George Gervin in the second quarter against New Orleans on April 9, 1978.

Wolves lose to Jazz in McHale's debut (AP)

Kevin McHale instilled some much-needed energy and heart into his down-and-out Timberwolves in his first game as coach. Next on his agenda should be teaching them how to shoot free throws. Mehmet Okur hit the go-ahead shot with 1.7 seconds to play and the Utah Jazz capitalized on 16 missed free throws by Minnesota to rally for a 99-96 victory on Tuesday night.

Wolves fire Wittman, name McHale coach (AP)
Randy Wittman was fired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, two days after an embarrassing 23-point loss at home to the last-place Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin McHale, vice president of basketball operations, took over as coach. The young team has a 4-15 record and has not responded to Wittman's demands for tough defense.

VIDEO: Hill: Thrown to the Wolves
If Kevin McHale fails as the Wolves' new coach, he can't complain about personnel. After all, he built this lousy team, Randy Hill says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/479196563" height="1" width="1"/

Wolves fire Wittman, McHale takes over as coach
The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired coach Randy Wittman, two days after a 23-point loss at home to the Los Angeles Clippers. General manager Kevin McHale will take over as coach. The change was confirmed Monday by a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement was not yet made. The team is off to a 4-15 start. McHale picked Wittman to preside over the team's rebuilding following the trade of Kevin Garnett.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/478686801" height="1" width="1"/

T-wolves' Brewer out for season with knee injury
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Corey Brewer will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right knee. The team's defensive specialist tore the anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's loss to Denver, the team said in a news release. An MRI on Monday revealed the extent of the damage. A surgery date has not been set. "This is a tough situation for Corey and we feel for him," Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale said in a statement.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/471842671" height="1" width="1"/

Mangurian signed original "Big Three"
Harry Mangurian Jr., a former owner of the Boston Celtics and renowned horse breeder, has died of leukemia. He was 82. The funeral home handling his arrangements said Mangurian died Sunday. He died at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after an eight month battle with the disease. Mangurian owned the Celtics from 1979-83, a tenure that included a championship in 1981 and the signings of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, the original "Big Three" of team lore.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/427771903" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics' success fuels popularity surge (AP)
After one of his many losses as coach of the Boston Celtics, an angry Rick Pitino admonished those who wanted instant success. "Larry Bird is not walking through that door, fans," he said. "Kevin McHale is not walking through that door, and Robert Parish is not walking through that door." But last summer Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen did walk through that door -- and fans, sponsors and plenty of...

McHale: Allegations shouldn't hurt Mayo (AP)
If the Minnesota Timberwolves pass on Southern California's O.J. Mayo with the third pick in the NBA draft, it won't be because of allegations the freshman received cash and gifts from a promoter in violation of NCAA rules. Timberwolves basketball boss Kevin McHale said Tuesday night that the allegations made in an ESPN report will have no bearing on whether or not the Wolves consider him at No.

Moving in opposite directions
One-time Celtics Danny Ainge and Kevin McHale are heading in opposite directions. Mike Kahn follows their diverging paths.

Celtics win, improve to 10-0 at home (AP)

The Boston Celtics are tearing apart teams at home like the days when Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish roamed the fabled parquet. Kevin Garnett scored 23 points and the Celtics improved to 10-0 at home with a 112-84 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Paul Pierce had 18 points and Ray Allen 13 for Boston (16-2), which is off to the NBA's best start and its best home mark since...

Wolves, F Jefferson agree on extension (AP)
Forward Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves announced a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old Jefferson was acquired from Boston in a trade July 31. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Al has proven that at only 22 years of age he is among the rising stars in the NBA," said Kevin McHale, Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations.

Budding star Jefferson awarded extension
Forward Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves announced a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old Jefferson was acquired from Boston in a trade July 31. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Al has proven that at only 22 years of age he is among the rising stars in the NBA," said Kevin McHale, Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations.

McHale: We expect both to be part of future
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday exercised the third-year option on guard Randy Foye and the fourth-year option on guard Rashad McCants. "We expect both Randy and Rashad to be a big part of our future," said Kevin McHale, vice president of basketball operations. Foye, a second-year player from Villanova, earned NBA All-Rookie first-team honors in 2006-07. He was the seventh overall pick of the 2006 NBA draft and played in all 82 games for the Wolves, starting 12. He averaged 15.