Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, who sparked controversy between the NBA and China, to step down

Daryl Morey, who in October last year sparked controversy between the NBA and China with a tweet in support of pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, is stepping down as the Houston Rockets general manager. 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…