{
  "id": 7118372,
  "title": "‘Master at what he does’: Ime Udoka on Houston’s Chip Engelland addition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/master-at-what-he-does-ime-udoka-on-houstons-chip-engelland-addition",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/master-does-ime-udoka-houston-143912133.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rockets have bolstered their coaching staff with the addition of Chip Engelland, also known as the \"shot doctor.\" Ime Udoka, the head coach, expressed his excitement about Engelland's return to the building, stating that the master of shooting techniques will be a great asset to the team. Udoka and Engelland share a long history, having worked together in San Antonio, and now Udoka looks forward to having his mentor back on staff. Engelland's expertise will be particularly beneficial for rising stars like Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season.",
  "summary": "“To have the master at what he does in the building has been good for us,” Ime Udoka says of new Rockets assistant Chip Engelland.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chip Engelland, known as shot doctor, joins Houston Rockets coaching staff",
    "Ime Udoka, head coach, excited about Engelland's return and mentorship",
    "Engelland's expertise beneficial for young players like Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}