After missing extensive time in Houston’s preseason slate and now 11 of the first 14 games of the club’s 2022-23 regular season, veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate remains sidelined indefinitely for the Rockets and without a clear timetable for return. Tate’s ankle issues trace back to the 2022 offseason, and they have yet to be fully resolved.
After returning briefly for three games in late October, Tate was again shelved with right ankle soreness on Oct. 31 and has missed seven straight games and counting. Prior to Monday’s home game versus the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Stephen Silas indicated that Tate would not be re-evaluated for two or three more weeks. From there, given the long layoff, Tate would likely need a ramping up period of physical activity prior to any game action.
Now 27 years old, Tate is averaging 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 22.7 minutes per game. He’s shot 50% overall and 40% on 3-pointers, and the burly 6-foot-5 forward is widely regarded as one of Houston’s best and most versatile defensive players.
With Tate sidelined, that continues to open up more playing time in Houston’s rotation for rookie forward Tari Eason.
Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate will be evaluated in two to three weeks, Stephen Silas said. Tate has played three games because of a sore ankle.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 14, 2022
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