The Houston Rockets got some bad news yesterday when newly-signed backup center Jock Landale suffered what’s being described as a “serious” ankle injury in Australia’s warm-up victory over South Sudan yesterday, according to ESPN.
Landale was already dealing with some minor ankle issues before rolling left ankle just five minutes into the game and hobbling off the court. He is scheduled to receive an MRI today to uncover the full extent of the damage and is expected to now miss the entirety of the FIBA tournament.
NBA Training Camps start in about a month a half, and serious ankle sprains can often take at least six weeks or more for full recovery, so Landale’s status for camp is currently up in the air until we get more information.