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Rockets welcome Tom Thibodeau at practice ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Rockets welcome Tom Thibodeau at practice ahead of new season

Summary

The Houston Rockets are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season, starting October 21 against the Dallas Mavericks. On September 24, former head coach Tom Thibodeau was seen at their practice, wearing skinny jeans. His presence sparked discussions about how his coaching style might align with current head coach Ime Udoka. The Rockets anticipate a better performance this season with the return of Fred VanVleet and the addition of former Lakers guard Marcus Smart, who could impact the development of Reed Sheppard following a disappointing playoff run last season.

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Status Watch

•Rockets begin the season October 21 against the Mavericks.
•Tom Thibodeau attended practice on September 24.
•Fred VanVleet returns to the team this season.
•Marcus Smart signed with the Rockets this offseason.
•Reed Sheppard seeks to rebound after playoff struggles.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets news: Tom Thibodeau spotted at Houston practice with skinny jeans

What they're saying

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The Houston Rockets are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in less than a month. The Rockets are hoping that the return of Fred VanVleet will help guide them to a better result than their disappointing first round playoff exit a year ago. On Thursday, the Rockets had a special guest in […] The post Rockets news: Tom Thibodeau spotted at Houston practice with skinny jeans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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