ESPN reports that Royal Ivey, a Nets assistant coach the last three seasons, is leaving Brooklyn for Houston and a similar role with the Rockets under new head coach Ime Udoka with whom he worked two years ago.
Nets assistant coach Royal Ivey will be joining Ime Udoka’s staff with the Rockets, sources told ESPN. Ivey, who played college ball at Texas, has strong relationships with players across the league.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 18, 2023
Udoka who led the Celtics to the NBA Finals last year was suspended this season for having an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.