![]() After that, he worked as an assistant for the Nets, New York Knicks, and Oklahoma City Thunder. A defensive-minded guard, Ivey played for four NBA teams over an 11-year playing career before transitioning to coaching in 2014. Ivey, 41, does have ties to Texas, having played at the University of Texas from 2000 through 2004. With the hire, Ivey becomes the first confirmed assistant for Udoka’s new-look Rockets staff. On paper, it’s a strong hire for Udoka, who was able to lure an assistant coach from an Eastern Conference playoff team to Houston in what is effectively a lateral move. “Ivey, who played college ball at Texas, has strong relationships with players across the league.” ![]() “Nets assistant coach Royal Ivey will be joining Ime Udoka’s staff with the Rockets, sources told ESPN,” Tim MacMahon tweeted Thursday morning. ![]() Udoka and Ivey had worked together in Brooklyn during the 2020-21 season under Steve Nash. Days after an ESPN report initially linked Nets assistant Royal Ivey to a similar job with the Houston Rockets, it seems new head coach Ime Udoka was able to close the deal. ![]()
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