Veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate is likely to make his regular-season debut Wednesday in Utah, but center Alperen Sengun will miss a second straight game due to an illness, according to the Rockets.
Barring a setback, Tate will play after missing Houston’s first four games with left ankle soreness, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Tate’s return gives Houston a much-needed defensive frontcourt presence long with a useful ballhandler and facilitator to help bench units.
