2015–16 Houston Rockets season
| 2015–16 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
Kevin McHale J. B. Bickerstaff (interim) |
| General manager | Daryl Morey |
| Owner(s) | Leslie Alexander |
| Arena | Toyota Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–41 (.500) |
| Place |
Division: 4th (Southwest) Conference: 8th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Lost to Warriors 1–4 (First Round) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | Root Sports Southwest |
| Radio | Sportstalk 790 |
The 2015–16 Houston Rockets season was the 49th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and their 45th in the Houston area.
On November 18, 2015, coach Kevin McHale was fired in his fifth season as the Rockets coach after a 4–7 start to the season. J. B. Bickerstaff was named the interim coach.
The Rockets finished the regular season with a 41–41 record, finishing 8th in the Western Conference. The Rockets' season ended with a 1–4 loss in the First Round to the Golden State Warriors. Following the season, Dwight Howard left to sign with his hometown Atlanta Hawks.
^a Michael Beasley was signed on March 4, 2016 for the perforated league minimum.
^b Andrew Goudelock was signed on March 9, 2016 for the perforated league minimum.
^c Ty Lawson was waived on March 1, 2016 after appearing in 53 games for the Rockets.
^d Marcus Thornton was waived on February 26, 2016 after appearing in 47 games for the Rockets.
^e Chuck Hayes was waived on November 8, 2015 after appearing in just 2 games for the Rockets.
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