Rockets management pushed for Clint Capela to get more playing time at the expense of Howard

Last season the Houston Rockets management wanted the coaching staff to play more Clint Capela and to reduce Dwight Howard’s minutes.

Per ESPN, Houston Rockets management repeatedly pushed for Clint Capela to get more playing time at the expense of Dwight Howard last season, adding to the disharmony that played a prominent role in the team's disappointing 2015-16 campaign.

Former Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff resisted complying with the wishes of general manager Daryl Morey and owner Leslie Alexander regarding a drastic reduction in Howard's playing time. Team sources said Alexander never participated in the meetings with Morey and Bickerstaff but fully supported the general manager's plan to prioritize Capela's development.