Rockets Trade Rumors: Jae'Sean Tate Gaining Interest?

Jae'Sean Tate is averaging 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in 16 appearances this season. Could the Houston Rockets trade him to a contender?

Jeremy Brener | Feb 8, 2023

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With around 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Houston Rockets are busy on the phones, just like the other 29 teams.

While Eric Gordon still remains the Rockets' most likely player to be traded, there is interest around the league in another Houston veteran.

According to The Athletic's Kelly Iko, Jae'Sean Tate is being talked about in trade conversations with the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards.

The Rockets are unlikely to trade Tate, but given the fact the team holds the worst record in the league, there aren't many offers Houston can flat out ignore.

"The Rockets aren’t looking to trade the 27-year-old forward who is internally regarded as one of the most important pieces of this youthful roster," The Athletic writes. "But as is the case with any player, if there was a “can’t-turn-down” type offer, it would be considered, those sources said. Tate is highly valued within the organization because of his attention to detail, playmaking ability, unselfish play style and most importantly, his defensive intensity and versatility. He’s also seen as the bridge of sorts — connecting the rebuild to the future and how they envision the roster in the coming months."

Tate is averaging 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in 16 appearances this season. He signed a three-year, $20.6 million contract last season to remain with the Rockets, giving him a very team-friendly deal that is attractive to buyers.

The trade deadline is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m.

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Published Feb 8, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.