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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...