NBA: Houston Rockets GM Daryl, who sparked controversy between the league and China a year ago, is stepping down

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Morey will leave his current role on November 1 after spending 14 years with the Rockets, helping his side reach the last eight consecutive playoffs. Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta thanked Morey for his “hard work and dedication” in a statement on Thursday. “Daryl is a brilliant innovator who helped the Rockets become a perennial contender,” he said. “I have truly enjoyed working with Daryl and couldn’t have asked for a better general manager to have at the start of my ownership. I wish him and his family all the best.” In a statement on Thursday, Morey says he made...