October 9th Injury Report: Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks
The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are preparing for their 2026-2027 NBA preseason opener in Macao, China. The game features roster updates, including the potential return of Mavericks player Dereck Lively II.
Why it matters
Preseason games provide the first look at team rosters and player health, setting expectations for the upcoming professional basketball season.
On Friday October 9th, the Houston Rockets are set to tip off their 2026-2027 NBA preseason in Macao, China. That means anybody interested in watching this game live will have to set their alarms or pull an all-nighter. It will be worth it though, as it's definitely a step up from Summer League. We finally have some semi-real NBA basketball to enjoy.
Where : The Venetian Arena in Macao, China
Where to watch : Local Broadcasting, NBATV, NBA League Pass (with subscription)
Coming into the game this evening, both teams are expected to have nearly their entire rosters available. If everything goes as planned, it'll be the first time we get to see this version of the Rockets fully healthy. While the starters might not be expected to play upwards of 30 minutes, we should still get a good glimpse of the whole squad at different points throughout the night.
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