Rockets head coach Stephen Silas said Tuesday that Tate (knee) is unlikely to return for any of the team's final three games of the season, Coty M. Davis of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tate has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, and though Silas said the veteran forward had a strong workout Tuesday and the team is "hopeful" he'll return for the final two games, it's looking more and more likely that his season is over. If that's the case, Tate will end the campaign having played just 31 games while averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 21.8 minutes. Considering he's set to miss his ninth straight game Tuesday, Tate will likely not handle a large enough role to garner fantasy consideration even if he's active Friday at Charlotte.