Source: Rockets give D’Antoni 3-year, $15M deal

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HOUSTON — Newly hired Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni signed a three-year contract in the $15 million range with a team option for a fourth season, according to a source.

D’Antoni’s contract is similar to New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, who, according to ESPN sources, just signed a three-year deal for $15 million. Unlike D’Antoni, Hornacek doesn’t have a team option for a fourth season.

In the last two years, Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has distributed major money to coaches. In December 2014, Alexander gave Kevin McHale a three-year fully guaranteed contract extension worth …

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