JAE'SEAN TATE NEWS

Sees 22 minutes off bench Tate registered seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Monday's 144-137 overtime win over the 76ers.

Impact Tate has eclipsed 20 minutes in back-to-back games for Houston, taking advantage of some extra minutes with Amen Thompson (ankle) out. In those two games, Tate has averaged 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers. He's trending up as a streaming option in very deep leagues.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Role evaporates Tuesday Tate finished Tuesday's 115-102 loss to the Pacers with one rebound in two minutes.

Impact Tate barely touched the floor Tuesday, making a garbage-time appearance only. Although Tate has been able to carve out a somewhat meaningful role this season, his playing time is typically reliant on the health of others. Assuming the Rockets are largely healthy moving forward, don't expect to see Tate on the court outside of late-game situations when the result is without question.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Milwaukee Tate (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Tate was unable to play against the Jazz on Saturday due to back spasms. He went through pregame warmups without any setbacks, and he's done enough to be cleared to return Wednesday. He has averaged 3.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 13.9 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with back spasms Tate (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks,

Impact After sitting out Saturday's game against the Jazz, Tate continues to deal with back spasms that leave his status in limbo for Tuesday. If the veteran forward needs to miss another contest, Jeff Green should act as the direct beneficiary of Tate's absence from a fantasy perspective after the former scored a season-high 16 points in 22 minutes Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks face the Rockets, look for 5th straight victory

Milwaukee will attempt to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Houston

FEBRUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working through back spasms Tate (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Tate played just seven minutes during Friday's 121-115 win over the Timberwolves, and it appears he may have tweaked his back in the process. His absence opens the door for a slight increase in playing time for Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard off the bench. Tate's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Bucks.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes positive impact off bench Tate recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 105-98 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Despite not producing eye-popping counting stats, Tate posted a plus-11 point differential in Thursday's loss. Tate continues to be one of Houston's primary bench options and is averaging 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.4 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Tuesday Tate is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Nets on Tuesday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Tate started in Monday's 124-118 loss to the Knicks and finished with eight points, six assists, one rebound and one steal over 22 minutes. He'll retreat to the bench for Tuesday's contest while Aaron Holiday enters the Rockets' starting five.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Monday Tate is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Alperen Sengun (calf) and Fred VanVleet (ankle) are out for the Rockets on Monday, so Tate will make his second start of the season. Tate went scoreless with three rebounds, one assist and one block in 17 minutes during his previous start Jan. 18 against Portland, so his role may not expand a considerable amount.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 16 points in win Tate provided 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and four steals across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 100-96 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Tate scored a season-high 16 points, helping the Rockets to a narrow victory over a tenacious Hawks outfit. With Tari Eason sidelined as part of his injury-management plan, Tate stepped up on both ends of the floor. Given he had scored a combined 11 points in the previous four games, there is no reason to think a performance like this will become a regular thing.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tate will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact This is an expected move with Amen Thompson (calf) back from a one-game absence. Tate was disappointing in his fill-in start Saturday against Portland, finishing scoreless in 17 minutes with three rebounds, one assist and one block.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Portland Tate will start Saturday's game against Portland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Rockets originally planned to start Jeff Green in Amen Thompson's (calf) place, but coach Ime Udoka pivoted once Deandre Ayton (back) was ruled out. Tate has played a minimal role all season and will be making his first start of the campaign.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 12 points Tate accumulated 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact With Tari Eason (lower leg) and Jabari Smith (hand) sidelined, Tate has carved out a role off the bench, playing double-digit minutes in nine of Houston's last 10 games. However, during that stretch, the veteran forward has scored in double figures only twice, including his season-high 12 points Thursday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in expanded role Tate didn't score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), but managed to grab four rebounds and block a shot in 18 minutes of play in the loss to the Celtics on Friday.

Impact Despite being on the court for over double his average minutes this season (8.7) with Amen Thompson (suspension), Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) and Tari Eason (leg) sidelined, Tate was unable to make the most of his opportunity Friday. The veteran has seen his role in the organization steadily decrease since a solid rookie campaign, and has now found himself at the tail end of a talented young wing rotation. His next chance to break into the lineup will come Sunday against the Lakers.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Tate (illness) isn't listed on the Rockets' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Tate was a late addition to the injury report before eventually being ruled out Sunday against the Heat due to an illness. However, it appears he's past the ailment and will return to action Wednesday. The veteran forward averaged 12.1 minutes per game across seven December appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Tate (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Tate was a late addition to the injury report and will be sidelined for the first time since Dec. 14. Dillon Brooks (ankle) is available, so Amen Thompson will move to the bench, though the second-year wing could remain in an elevated role with Tate out.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Tate is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to an illness.

Impact Tate was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. Dillon Brooks (ankle) and Tari Eason (lower leg) are also questionable for Sunday.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Tate (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tate was one of several Houston players who were listed questionable for this NBA Cup matchup, but his availability suggests he should be good to see minutes off the bench. However, injuries have limited Tate to just nine appearances and 6.2 minutes per game since the beginning of November. He's not likely to see a significant role off the bench in this contest.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Wednesday Tate is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to a lower back injury.

Impact Tate has been dealing with a lower-back issue for quite some time, but he managed to suit up for Sunday's game against the Clippers, logging 18 minutes off the bench. Injuries have limited Tate to just nine appearances and 6.2 minutes per game since the beginning of November, so he's not playing enough to be worthy of fantasy consideration.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Tate (back) will play Sunday against the Clippers.

Impact Tate has been dealing with a lower back issue, but the medical staff has given him the green light for Sunday's clash. He hasn't been a consistent member of the rotation, so he's unlikely to make much of an impact.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play vs. Clips Tate (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tate's status for Sunday's game is up in the air due to lower back pain. Even if he were to be sidelined, his absence wouldn't influence the Rockets' rotation all too much. Tate has been a healthy scratch in five of the last six games, and he hasn't played more than nine minutes across his nine outings.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for camp Tate (ankle) will be a full participant at Houston's training camp next Tuesday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tate missed the final six games of the 2023-24 campaign with a right ankle sprain. He's been scrimmaging with contact since last week, however, so it's unlikely that he will have limitations during camp. Tate finished the regular season with averages of 4.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.9 minutes across 65 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option picked up by club The Rockets exercised Tate's (ankle) $7.57 million team option for 2024-25 on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Houston's decision to retain Tate is somewhat surprising given that he looked to be a fringe rotation player toward the end of the 2023-24 season before he was shut down in April with a right ankle sprain. However, the 28-year-old brings value in his ability to defend multiple positions and is comfortable taking on a lower-usage role, which makes him an ideal fit next to higher-priority offensive options such as Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun. He should be fully recovered from the ankle sprain well in advance of training camp -- if he's not healthy already -- and depending on what the complexion of the Houston roster looks like in the aftermath of the offseason, Tate could resurface as a more consistent part of head coach Ime Udoka's rotation.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for rest of season Coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday that isn't unlikely Tate (ankle) will play again in 2023-24, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Tate has already been ruled out for the third straight game Tuesday due to a right ankle sprain and is now being shut down for the rest of the season, with Houston eliminated from playoff contention. The 28-year-old forward will likely end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 4.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.9 minutes across 65 appearances.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tate (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Tate will miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Utah.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE