David Nwaba SG/SF FA Tue 3/16/21 6:33 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) will miss extended time, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nwaba was ruled out for Tuesday's game against Atlanta due to a sprained right wrist, and he'll see more specialists to determine the extent of his injury. His wrist injury was initially expected to require surgery, but it's not yet clear whether that will be recommended as an option when he sees other specialists. A timetable for his return isn't yet known.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Mon 3/15/21 5:44 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) will not play in Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
It's still very much unclear what's going on with Nwaba, who was initially ruled out for several weeks before being cleared to play in each of the last two games. Regardless, it appears his sprained right wrist is still bothering him, so he won't be available as the Rockets enter a back-to-back set that also includes a date with the Warriors on Wednesday night.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Sun 3/14/21 6:32 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) will be available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Cayleigh Griffin of ATT SportsNet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nwaba was initially expected to miss several weeks with a wrist injury, but he was surprisingly cleared to play in Friday's game against the Jazz, and he posted 10 points and eight boards in 18 minutes off the bench. The wing will again be available Sunday, and he'll likely play a similar role for the shorthanded Rockets.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Sat 3/13/21 1:55 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba is questionable to play in Sunday's game against Boston with a right wrist sprain.
EDGE Analysis
Nwaba returned to the court Friday after missing the previous three games with the wrist injury. Although officially deemed questionable, Nwaba's appearance on the injury report is likely a precaution.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Sat 3/13/21 12:05 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) played 18 minutes off the bench Friday in the Rockets' 114-99 loss to the Jazz, finishing with 10 points (5-7 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one block.
EDGE Analysis
Though he had already missed the previous three games with a strained right wrist that was expected to require surgery, Nwaba made the surprisingly decision prior to Friday's game to hold off on the procedure and attempt to play at less than 100 percent strength. Despite fighting through wrist pain, Nwaba turned in a quality outing off the bench for the banged-up Rockets, who were down eight players for the contest. Nwaba looks like he'll be featured in the Rockets' rotation in the short term, but once the team gets some more bodies back in the fold, it wouldn't be surprising if he decided to undergo surgery at that point.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Fri 3/12/21 9:51 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Jazz, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nwaba was expected to undergo wrist surgery in early March, but it appears as though he has yet to undergo the procedure. He'll play through his injury Friday while coming off the bench once again.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Fri 3/12/21 3:32 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game at Utah, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old was expected to undergo wrist surgery in early March and miss at least six weeks, but he apparently has yet to undergo the procedure. It appears Nwaba may attempt to play through the injury before going under the knife with the Rockets down to nine available players if he suits up Friday.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Wed 3/3/21 6:06 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) is undergoing surgery and will miss at least six weeks, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nwaba missed Monday's game against the Nets with a strained right wrist. However, the injury is apparently more serious than initially thought, and Nwaba will undergo surgery that will keep him out until around mid-April. While he's sidelined, Sterling Brown, Ben McLemore and Jae'Sean Tate are all candidates to see extra run.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Tue 3/2/21 5:46 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba (wrist) is out Wednesday against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Nwaba will be sidelined for a second straight game, and the final game before the All-Star break, due to a strained right wrist. In his absence, Jae'Sean Tate and Sterling Brown could see extra run.
David Nwaba SG/SF FA Tue 3/2/21 3:51 PM
David Nwaba
SG/SF FA
Nwaba didn't play in Monday's 101-90 loss to the Cavaliers due to a wrist injury, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though Nwaba didn't appear on the Rockets' injury report heading into Monday's contest, head coach Stephen Silas said afterward that the swingman injured his wrist on a dunk attempt in Sunday's blowout loss to the Grizzlies. Nwaba was still present on the bench for the second half of the back-to-back set, but he was only available in an emergency. Nwaba can be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Nets, the Rockets' final game before the All-Star break.