Mike D'Antoni has told the Houston Rockets that he will not be back as coach with them next season, essentially choosing free agency over a return to the club with whom he has spent the last four seasons. D'Antoni told the Rockets on Sunday - not even a full day after the team's season ended with a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers - that he would seek coaching options elsewhere for next season and not return to Houston. Team owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed the move later Sunday.