Jae'Sean Tate, the longest-serving player for the Houston Rockets, may soon be traded as the team considers moving him before the upcoming deadline. Reports suggest that Tate, who has an expiring contract of $7.6 million, is not fitting into the current rotation.

As the Rockets continue to integrate younger talent, Tate's role has diminished despite his veteran experience. The team could seek a second-round draft pick in exchange for him. Houston is set to face the Los Angeles Clippers in their first game at the Intuit Dome.