JOCK LANDALE NEWS

Ruled in Wednesday Landale (shoulder) will play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Landale was labeled probable for Wednesday's tilt due to a strained left shoulder and, as expected, will suit up to face the Clippers. With Steven Adams (knee) idle for the contest, Landale should be Alperen Sengun's primary backup.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Landale (shoulder) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Landale strained his shoulder during Sunday's game against Houston. While results from the MRI the 29-year-old big man was set to undergo have yet to be released, it appears he has avoided a serious injury. With Steven Adams (knee) deemed questionable against the Clippers, Landale could operate as the team's backup center behind Alperen Sengun.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing MRI Head coach Ime Udoke said Monday that Landale will get an MRI done on his left shoulder, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Landale strained his left shoulder during the Rockets' 101-99 win over the Pistons on Sunday, and he finished that game with three points and five rebounds over 17 minutes. He's already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, and the results of the MRI will indicate the severity of Landale's injury. If Steven Adams (knee) is also sidelined for Monday's game, Jabari Smith will likely see some playing time at center while Alperen Sengun is resting.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder strain Landale has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington due to a left shoulder strain.

Impact Landale will miss the second night of a back-to-back set after posting three points and five rebounds in 17 minutes during Sunday's 101-99 win over the Pistons. Steven Adams (knee) is questionable, so if both backup bigs are sidelined, the Rockets will likely have to go small with their second unit against the Wizards.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Landale is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Landale suffered an elbow issue during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Warriors, but it's a good sign that he's not on the injury report at all. If Steven Adams (knee) is cleared to play Monday from his questionable tag, Landale won't be a lock to see the floor.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with elbow injury Landale went back to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Warriors due to an elbow injury, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Landale was replaced by Jabari Smith early in the second quarter, and the former left for the locker room after being checked on by trainers on the bench. With Steven Adams (knee) not playing Saturday, the Rockets will have to heavily lean on Smith and Alperen Sengun at center for as long as Landale is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Landale (rest) will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hornets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact As expected, Landale's is good to go for the regular-season opener after resting during the preseason finale. With Steven Adams (undisclosed) questionable, Landale may be the top backup center behind Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Landale (rest) will be inactive for Thursday's preseason finale against San Antonio, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Landale will represent the team's only healthy scratch Thursday as Houston continues ramping up for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Charlotte. Landale "has taken a few bangs in training camp," per Lerner, hence the lightened workload.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Landale (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact According to coach Ime Udoka, this will be a planned rest day for both Tari Eason and Landale. Both players are expected to return to action Thursday against the Spurs. Landale is projected to be Houston's third-string center this season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Active Wednesday Landale (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Oklahoma City.

Impact Landale will make his preseason debut Wednesday, and he could be due for a sizable workload with Steven Adams (rest) inactive. Landale will come off the bench.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Monday to rest Landale won't suit up for Monday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Feigen notes that Landale hasn't picked up any sort of injury and he's simply getting the night off due to this being an exhibition. He'll have a chance to make his preseason debut Wednesday against the Thunder.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Olympic men's basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with Game 7 feel

The most decisive day of the Olympic men's basketball tournament is Tuesday, when four teams will be eliminated.

AUGUST 5

At 2024 Olympics, Rockets center Jock Landale among world's best According to HoopsHype’s Global Rating, Rockets center Jock Landale has graded out as the fourth-best basketball player in the world at the...

AUGUST 4 • USATODAY.COM

Leads team in scoring Landale tallied 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-8 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Impact Despite recording five offensive rebounds, Landale came up short of a double-double during Friday's loss. The 28-year-old big man has cemented himself as Australia's top option at center and had his way inside against Greece, drawing five fouls.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 20 points in win Landale accumulated 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on S...

Impact Landale was stellar Saturday as he led the Boomers in both points and rebounds while shooting the ball at an efficient rate. The 28-year-old will be tasked with going up against some of the best big men in the world. Moreover, Landale will continue to play an important role in Australia's success, with remaining games against both Canada and Greece in the group phase.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Jock Landale, Jack McVeigh lead Australia's Olympic team To kick off the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jack McVeigh and Jock Landale led the way for Australia in Saturday’s encouraging 92-80 win over Spain.

JULY 27 • USATODAY.COM

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field

Patty Mills arrives at his fourth Olympic Games as Australia’s old man

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets' Jock Landale puts up big numbers in USA-Australia exhibition In a matchup versus recent NBA MVP Joel Embiid, Jock Landale had a massive game in Monday’s USA Basketball exhibition versus Australia.

JULY 15 • USATODAY.COM

U.S. holds on to beat Australia 98-92 in tuneup for Paris Olympics

U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics

JULY 15

US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup

Anthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Aus...

JULY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 20 points in starting role Landale closed Friday's 116-107 win over the Trail Blazers with 20 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact The Rockets experimented with a smaller lineup during Portland's win over Utah, but they brought size back into the frontcourt with Landale against the Trail Blazers, presumably to contain Deandre Ayton (back). Landale was effective against Portland's alternate options after Ayton exited early. Now with his third team in three seasons, Landale is projected to stay trapped behind Alperen Sengun next season, but the 6-11 center could see more time in frontcourt injury scenarios.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joins first unit Landale will start Friday's game against Portland, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fred VanVleet (hip) is sitting out, so the Rockets will slide everyone else down a position in what will be a bigger lineup. This will allow Landale to match up with Portland's Deandre Ayton.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

NBA players Patty Mills and Jock Landale are in 22-man Australia squad for Paris Olympics

Ten players from Australia’s Tokyo 2020 bronze medal-winning side have been named in an extended 22-man squad for the Paris Olympics

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads bench in scoring Sunday Landale totaled 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 16 minutes during Sunday's 147-136 overtime loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Landale reached double-digit scoring for the second straight game Sunday. He has provided solid backup minutes at center behind Jabara Smith since the injury to Alperen Sengun (ankle) in March. The Rockets were eliminated from playoff contention following Sunday's loss, so Landale could see some additional playing time during the last week of the regular season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Landale accumulated 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Heat.

Impact Landale recorded his second double-digit scoring outing in his last six appearances during Friday's loss to Miami. Across his last 10 games coming off the bench, Landale is averaging 8.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks in 20.7 minutes on 54.0 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE