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Chip Engelland leaves Thunder for assistant role with Rockets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:48 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Chip Engelland leaves Thunder for assistant role with Rockets

Summary

Chip Engelland is departing from the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Houston Rockets as an assistant coach under Ime Udoka. Engelland, renowned as one of the NBA's top shooting coaches, previously spent 17 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, where he developed elite shooters such as Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard. He was instrumental in transforming the Thunder into a championship-level team since his arrival four years ago, culminating in an NBA title in 2025. Engelland's departure marks another significant coaching move within the league's.

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By the Numbers

•Engelland joins Rockets after four seasons with Thunder
•Previously coached 17 seasons with the Spurs under Popovich
•Helped Thunder achieve best record in Western Conference
•Won NBA Championship in 2025 with Oklahoma City
•Engelland known for improving player shooting skills

Latest Updates

8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former Spurs assistant coach Chip Engelland leaving Thunder to join Rockets
5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets reportedly hiring shooting specialist Chip Engelland in move that could help Houston's young core

What they're saying

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The renowned shooting coach built a stellar reputation across 17 seasons in San Antonio before leaving four years ago to build Thunder into championship team.
— Yahoo Sports