The feeling is seemingly mutual. As Kevin Durant joins Ime Udoka and the Rockets, he believes Udoka’s defensive approach is improving his players’ offense. Durant discussed Udoka, per LeBron James and ...

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Feb 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) hugs Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka after a game at Toyota Center.

Over the weekend Udoka was asked about this on ESPN during the broadcast of the Summer League game between the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets. Ime Udoka: "I've never locked up Kevin Durant.

The Houston Rockets defense was unlocked last year under head coach Ime Udoka, ranking fifth in defensive rating (110.3), 10th in steals per game (8.4) and fourth in opponent effective field goal ...

Jabari Smith: "Anybody who knows Ime knows that he’s got some missing screws. You know what I’m saying? I don’t know how to put this, but he’s gonna coach you hard. You know what I’m saying?

Story by Ben DuBose, Rockets Wire July 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM UTC· 2 min read ...

The Houston Rockets defense was unlocked last year under head coach Ime Udoka, ranking fifth in defensive rating (110.3), 10th in steals per game (8.4) and fourth in opponent effective field goal ...