Houston Rockets hire Chip Engelland as assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Houston Rockets have hired Chip Engelland, known as 'The Shot Doctor', as an assistant coach under head coach Ime Udoka. Engelland joins from the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he significantly improved the team's shooting performance over his four-year tenure., he led the Thunder's perimeter shooting from the league's worst percentage to the best in the NBA. The Rockets aim to revamp their offensive strategy, which struggled with shooting efficiency last season. Engelland's focus on player development is expected to enhance Houston's three-point shooting ability moving forward.
- •Chip Engelland joins the Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •He is known for improving player shooting efficiency.
- •During his last season, the Thunder led the NBA in perimeter shooting.
- •Houston's offense ranked near the bottom in three-point attempts last season.
- •Engelland's hiring targets improved confidence and effectiveness under pressure.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Which Rockets Players Have the Most to Gain from the Shot Doctor?
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — The Houston Rockets Hire "The Shot Doctor"
"The Houston Rockets just hired Chip Engelland as the new assistant coach. Which players can benefit the most from this new hire?
"The Houston Rockets take another step towards being contenders in the West as Chip Engelland rejoins Ime Udoka in Houston.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 3:08 AMWhich Rockets Players Have the Most to Gain from the Shot Doctor?
The Houston Rockets just hired Chip Engelland as the new assistant coach. Which players can benefit the most from this new hire?
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 3:19 AMThe Houston Rockets Hire "The Shot Doctor"
The Houston Rockets take another step towards being contenders in the West as Chip Engelland rejoins Ime Udoka in Houston.
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