Bruno Fernando began the 2022-23 season as Houston’s starting center, but he played less than two full games for the Rockets before going down with left knee tendinitis. That cost him more than a month, and it led to second-year center Alperen Sengun becoming the starter and Usman Garuba the backup.
Now, it appears Fernando is ready to return after he participated in Tuesday’s practice at Toyota Center. While it’s unclear whether Fernando will regain his previous role in the starting lineup, the reality is it’s tough to play three centers, and Sengun’s development makes his minutes a clear priority.
