Rockets head coach loses his daughter
Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale is mourning the loss of his daughter Alexandra “Sasha” McHale, who passed away Saturday.

Coach McHale took and indefinite leave of absence from the team November 10 to be with his family in Minnesota.

Rockets owner Leslie Alexander released the following statement:
"I extend my deepest condolences to Kevin and Lynn for the loss of their beautiful daughter, Sasha, on Saturday afternoon. Kevin and Lynn are loving and dedicated parents who will need our continued support throughout this very difficult time. Our entire organization is mourning the McHale family's loss and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers."