Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is unlikely to feature in the team’s NBA opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 21, coach Ime Udoka confirmed Wednesday.
“No, probably not,” Udoka said when asked if Finney-Smith would be ready.
The 31-year-old is still recovering from off-season surgery on his left ankle and has not been cleared for contact drills, though he has been active in shooting sessions and receiving treatment during practice.
Finney-Smith signed a four-year, $53 million deal with Houston in the summer after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds last season and holds career averages of 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds from stints with Dallas and Brooklyn.
