After leaving Wednesday’s game against Chicago with a left leg injury, Rockets rookie Jalen Green has been diagnosed with a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in one week, tweets Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle.
While there’s no guarantee that Green will be ready to return in a week, it doesn’t sound like a significant injury. The No. 2 overall pick wanted to practice today, according to head coach Stephen Silas (Twitter link via Kelly Iko of The Athletic), but the Rockets will be cautious with the injury.
The 19-year-old is off to a bit of a slow start in his first NBA season. While he has averaged 14.0 PPG, his shooting numbers (.382 FG%, .278 3PT%) aren’t great, and he has more turnovers per game (2.7) than assists (2.3). Still, he has frequently flashed the potential that made him one of the top picks in a loaded draft, including scoring 30 points vs. Boston in just his third NBA game.
Eric Gordon, Garrison Mathews, and Danuel House could see more playing time while Green is on the shelf.
Sounds like he should miss at least five games since they won’t be rushing him back into the lineup without making sure he’s fully recovered. Hopefully he won’t be out for more than a few weeks.
They can take their time bringing him back. They actually won the game that he was injured in so there is really no big hurry.
I really like Greens game, I just wish he would have more confidence. Too many times I’ve seen Him begin to drive panic and kick it out or turn it over. He’s far to quick and skillful to back out of so many drives, or jack up poor shots.
It’s the opposite of Ported Jr who seems too confident and expect unlikely passes and shots to go every time. Turnovers are the issue but if both of them can fix that, it’s a very promising back court.
Green will only get better, and time on the side line listening to Wall breaking down the game live may help him with his shot choices going forward.
Trade Wood. Trade Porter ….. go all in on draft. Watch the Duke gm tonight. The next great PF is playing. And he plays for Duke.