It’s no secret that the Houston Rockets don’t necessarily have size on the front line, as Clint Capela is essentially the only legitimate big on the roster who receives consistent playing time from Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni. It goes without saying that the Rockets could turn to reserve big man Isaiah Hartenstein for significant playing time, but MDA has made it known that he doesn’t trust in the younger, developing prospects such as Harty.
With D’Antoni’s unwillingness to turn to Harty, the Rockets have been left with the option of either turning to 37-year-old Tyson Chandler or constantly going with a small lineup, with the latter being the more common route.