Jae'Sean Tate

Jae'Sean Tate is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact

Tate had been hopeful to be able to make his season debut on Friday. His status will need to be monitored closer to tip-off.

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday that he hopes to have Jae’Sean Tate available for Friday’s home opener.

Fantasy Impact

Tate is not available for Tuesday's season opener as he continues to recover from offseason ankle surgery. He is hopeful to make his debut this season on Friday.

Jae'Sean Tate has been ruled out for Tuesday’s regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

Tate participated in contact drills during Saturday’s practice and was hopeful to be ready for opening night, but he’ll need a bit more time before returning to action. His absence won’t impact the Houston Rockets’ rotation. Tate’s next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Detroit Pistons.

Jae’Sean Tate participated in contact drills during Saturday's practice.

Fantasy Impact

Tate did not appear in a preseason game as he continued ramping up his activity following the ankle injury he suffered during last year’s postseason. Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the team is still hoping he’ll be available for opening night. He should see additional playing time early on with Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) expected to be sidelined to start the season, but he’s still best left on the waiver wire.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said that he hopes Jae'Sean Tate will be ready for the team's regular season opener on October 21 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

Tate continues to ramp up his activity following the ankle injury he suffered during last year's postseason. While he's been participating in non-contact work, he will sit out the preseason but remains hopeful to return for the start of the regular season.