Patrick Patterson returned to action on Friday November 2.

If Patrick Patterson (quad) plays on Friday, he is expected to start. As expected. Patterson returned to practice on Thursday, and Kevin McHale had some nice praise for the young man, saying "Patrick has always been such a bright young player. He really knows how to play. He's got a different understanding than some of our young guys."

Patrick Patterson (quad) returned to practice on Thursday. Good news for Patterson, who's the favorite to start at power forward in Houston going forward. Marcus Morris (six points, seven rebounds on 3-of-10 shooting) was unimpressive in Patterson's absence on Wednesday.

Patrick Patterson's quad injury will keep him out of Wednesday's opener. Marcus Morris is expected to earn the start for the Rockets. Patterson is primed to have a nice season, but only if he's healthy. Morris might be worth a spot start, along with Terrence Jones, but Patterson is still the guy to own here.

Patrick Patterson (quad) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday, but he's not expected to play. If Patterson can't play, rookie Terrence Jones and second-year man Marcus Morris are expected to pick up the slack. Patterson is slated to begin the season as the starter at power forward, but Kevin McHale wouldn't name who would start if Patterson sits.

Patrick Patterson (strained quad) is "iffy" to play on Wednesday, according to Kevin McHale. The Rockets may be forced to go small with Chandler Parsons and Terrence Jones at the forward spots, as they've done for the past two preseason games. Guys like Royce White and Donatas Motiejunas could also pick up a few minutes, but this isn't a situation with much fantasy upside.

Rockets will exercise Patrick Patterson's contract option for the 2013-14 season. Patterson is one young player who the Rockets seem intent on keeping around, and he'll continue on with the team as long as Daryl Morey doesn't decide to trade him.

Patrick Patterson reiterated his desire to start at power forward. "For me, personally, I want to be the starting four, so I'm going to do whatever it takes in order for that to happen," he said. The Rockets haven't been forthcoming about their starting lineup, but it's difficult to envision a scenario where Patterson isn't a member of the starting five on opening night.

Patrick Patterson (quad) will not play again on Friday, but he's expected to be cleared to practice on Sunday. Patterson's injury isn't serious but the Rockets don't want to push him before the season begins. He's a low-end fantasy option, but Houston's depth at PF is a situation to monitor for any owner drafting him.

Patrick Patterson (left quad strain) will not play in Wednesday night's exhibition. Patterson was considered a game-time decision and will be replaced at PF by Terrence Jones. The injury doesn't appear serious and given his status as the Rockets' likely starter at PF, Patterson could help owners in points and rebounds as a low-end option.