JAE'SEAN TATE NEWS

Chips in five points in defeat Tate registered five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 122-109 loss to Dallas.

Impact With Alperen Sengun (illness) joining Tari Eason (oblique) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) on the sidelines for a second consecutive game, Tate saw increased run and dished out a season-high three assists. The 30-year-old forward has appeared in six consecutive contests, during which he has averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 61.9 percent from the field in 12.5 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for Wednesday return Tate (personal) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Tate was unavailable for Monday's matchup due to personal reasons, but he's back with the team ahead of Wednesday's game. He hasn't been able to carve out a role in the rotation so far this season, averaging 1.1 points in 5.6 minutes over seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out for personal reasons Tate (personal reasons) won't play in Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Tate has been unable to crack Houston's rotation and was recently sent down for a stint in the G League.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Rockets assigned Tate to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Tate has seen sparse playing time to open the 2025-26 regular season, and Iko relays that it was a mutual decision between Tate and the Rockets to send the sixth-year pro to the G League to get more playing time. Tate has averaged just 5.1 minutes across eight games for the Rockets this season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again, but outside rotation Tate (ankle) played the final 7:14 of Monday's 137-109 win over the Nets, finishing with four points (2-3 FG), one rebound and one steal.

Impact Tate sat out the Rockets' season-opening loss to the Thunder last Tuesday while completing his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained in the 2025 postseason, but he was cleared to play ahead of Friday's matchup with the Pistons. He went unused in the Rockets' narrow four-point loss to Detroit, but Monday's blowout win afforded Tate some run in garbage time. Though the 30-year-old is a quality defender who's capable filling in at multiple positions, he's unlikely to be a regular part of the rotation in 2025-26 while the Rockets are reasonably healthy.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Tate (ankle) will be available to play Friday against the Pistons.

Impact Tate is set to make his regular-season debut, although there are no guarantees he'll get into the rotation. Tate is safe to leave on the waiver wire.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Tate (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit.

Impact Tate has a chance to make his season debut Friday. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out, Tate could see some minutes off the bench if he's cleared.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Opening Night Tate (ankle) is out for Tuesday's season opener against the Thunder.

Impact The Rockets were hopeful that Tate would be able to play for the season opener, but he'll need to miss at least one game. His next chance to return is Friday against Detroit. Tari Eason is set to see plenty of minutes off the bench Tuesday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Goes through contact work Tate (ankle) was able to take contact at Saturday's practice, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact According to coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets are still hoping Tate will be ready for Opening Night. Tate is projected to be on the edge of the rotation to open the season, so this news doesn't have a ton of fantasy implications.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through contact work Tate (ankle) was able to take contact at Saturday's practice, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact According to coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets are still hoping Tate will be ready for Opening Night. Tate is projected to be on the edge of the rotation to open the season, so this news doesn't have a ton of fantasy implications.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets, Jae'Sean Tate confirm offseason ankle surgery Similar to Dorian Finney-Smith, Jae’Sean Tate has also missed time this preseason due to an offseason ankle surgery. Tate appears closer to...

OCTOBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

Hopeful for season opener The Rockets are hopeful that Tate (ankle) will be ready for the start of the regular season, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tate is still ramping up from an ankle injury he suffered during last season's playoffs, and he won't be available for the rest of the preseason. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is unlikely to be ready to play in the early part of the campaign, Tari Eason could be needed to play significant minutes off the bench if Tate is limited at all.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Rockets Tate (ankle) agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Rockets on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Tate and the Rockets were expected to work out a deal to keep the 29-year-old forward in Houston, and the details of the contract are now known. Tate appeared in 52 games with Houston last season, averaging 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds across 11.3 minutes. Expect Tate to battle for a rotation spot off the bench in 2025-26.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to re-sign with Houston The Rockets intend to bring back Tate (ankle) on a new contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Tate played in 52 games for Houston during the 2024-25 campaign. Even though he saw a decrease in playing time this past season, the 29-year-old could see a bump in minutes after the team acquired Kevin Durant and parted ways with Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Tate averaged a career-low 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds across 11.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

On new contracts, Rockets to retain Aaron Holiday, Jae'Sean Tate, Jeff Green for 2025-26 With each receiving a new contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Houston will retain a trio of key veteran reserves for the 2025-26 se...

JUNE 27 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Rockets could need pay cuts to retain Jeff Green, Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday Veterans Jeff Green, Jae’Sean Tate, and Aaron Holiday might need to take pay cuts to return to the Rockets in 2025-26, per Kelly Iko of The...

JUNE 7 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Game 7 Tate (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Warriors on Sunday.

Impact Tate will end up being sidelined for a ninth consecutive game (including the regular season) due to a right ankle impingement. There doesn't appear to be any timeline for his return, so he may not be available for the second round of the Western Conference playoffs if the Rockets win Sunday.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Tate (ankle) isn't close to returning to action and doesn't have a timetable to step back into the hardwood, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tate has yet to play in the postseason, and it seems the forward isn't particularly close to returning from a right ankle injury. He might not be available to return during the series against the Warriors, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to play. However, Tate isn't expected to have a lot of fantasy upside even if deemed fit.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Tate (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors.

Impact Tate is set to miss his fifth straight contest Saturday due to a right ankle injury. Tate's next chance to suit up is Monday's Game 4 against Golden State.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Game 2 vs. Warriors Tate is out for Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Warriors due to a right ankle impingement.

Impact Head coach Ime Udoka labeled Tate week-to-week at the close of the regular season, and the veteran forward will remain sidelined Wednesday. His next chance to return to the floor comes Saturday for Game 3 back in Golden State. The Rockets should rely more on Jabari Smith and Tari Eason in the frontcourt until Tate is cleared to suit up again.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Game 1 vs. GSW Tate (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against the Warriors, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Tate is considred week-to-week with a right ankle injury that caused him to miss the final two games of the regular season. He'll continue to rehab through the injury, and his next chance to play will be Wednesday for Game 2 against Golden State. Tate averaged 11.3 minutes per game during the regular season, and that playing time should be absorbed by Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week with ankle injury Head coach Ime Udoka told reporters Sunday that Tate is considered week-to-week due to right ankle soreness, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Tate will end up missing the last two games of the regular season due to his ankle injury. It remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for the start of the playoffs, though he's averaged only 11.3 minutes per game this season and has seen his minutes off the bench fluctuate since the beginning of March.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week with ankle injury Head coach Ime Udoka told reporters Sunday that Tate is considered week-to-week due to right ankle soreness, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Tate will end up missing the last two games of the regular season due to his ankle injury. It remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for the start of the playoffs, though he's averaged only 11.3 minutes per game this season and has seen his minutes off the bench fluctuate since the beginning of March.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Tate (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact The Rockets have locked up the second seed in the Western Conference, but they'll feature all their regular starters in the final game of the season. However, Tate won't be able to suit up as he recovers from right ankle soreness. His absence won't affect many fantasy decisions, though. He's averaging 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per game this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE