New York also recently asked for permission to speak with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch-- with those requests also denied. June 7, 2:58 p.m.

Rockets extend head coach Ime Udoka. Houston signed Udoka to a "long-term" extension that makes him one of the highest-paid head coaches in the NBA, according to ESPN.

With the NBA season winding down, you know what that means: NBA mock draft season is upon us! Here's our initial first-round mock draft.