The Rockets have parted ways with head coach Stephen Silas after 3 seasons.

of Houston Rockets They announced Monday that they have declined the team’s option on head coach Stephen Silas for the 2023-2024 season and are beginning a search for a replacement.

Silas spent three full seasons Rockets.

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Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, right, argues with referee Aaron Smith about a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Houston.

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, right, argues with referee Aaron Smith about a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

“On behalf of the Fertitta family and the entire Rockets organization, I would like to thank Stephen for his contributions to the team and the Houston community over the past three seasons,” Rockets general manager Raphael Stone said in a statement.

“I have the utmost respect for Stephen as a person and as a basketball mind. His character, leadership and positivity are invaluable at this stage of development.”

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington.

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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Silas took over as head coach of the Rockets after the team was led by Mike D’Antoni for several years. After the team moved on from James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela, Houston went from fourth to 15th in the Western Conference in 2019-2020.

Houston has never won more than 22 games during Silas’ tenure. He was 59-177 in those three seasons. The 2020-2021 season had a 72-game schedule.

The latter’s son, Silas Paul SilasPrior to joining the Rockets, he served as an assistant coach for several teams. He was with the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets and the Dallas Mavericks.

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It’s unclear who the Rockets will target to replace Silas.

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