Landale (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Landale won't be available for personal reasons Wednesday, and his next shot to rejoin Houston's lineup arrives Thursday against the Kings. Veteran big man Steven Adams has taken over as the top backup center behind Alperen Sengun lately, and the former should have a clear pathway to that role against Denver with Landale out of action.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Cleared Friday
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Landale (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale will suit up after he was deemed questionable due to a sprained knee. However, the big man has been a healthy scratch during each of the club's last three outings, and his availability shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Questionable to face Boston
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Landale is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics due to a knee sprain, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
It remains to be seen if Landale will be able to suit up Friday, though, to be fair, he's not expected to play a significant role even if healthy. Landale is averaging a mere 9.6 minutes per game this season and has been limited to four single-digit appearances since the beginning of December.
Landale (shoulder) will play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
After missing Monday's win over the Wizards with a strained left shoulder, Landale had been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's tilt before being cleared to play. With Steven Adams (knee) sitting out, Landale should serve as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Expected to play Wednesday
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Landale (shoulder) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Undergoing MRI
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Out with shoulder strain
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Landale has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington due to a left shoulder strain.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Not on injury report
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Landale is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Knicks.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Leaves game with elbow injury
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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.
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, though Jeff Green could also see some playing time off the bench.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Good to go
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Landale (rest) will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hornets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
As expected, Landale 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.
Landale (rest) will be inactive for Thursday's preseason finale against San Antonio, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Landale (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Active Wednesday
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Landale (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Oklahoma City.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Gets Monday to rest
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Landale won't suit up for Monday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Leads team in scoring
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Landale tallied 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-8 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes for Australia during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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.
