Jae'Sean Tate
#8SF · Houston Rockets
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 331 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 49.4% | 31.0% | 69.8% |
| 2025-26 | 35 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 50.6% | 32.0% | 57.1% |
| 2024-25 | 52 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 47.3% | 34.8% | 68.1% |
| 2023-24 | 65 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 47.2% | 29.9% | 66.7% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jae'Sean Tate's contract with the Houston Rockets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $2.3M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Jae'Sean's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 30, Jae'Sean still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jae'Sean Tate earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 331 career games, Jae'Sean has averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Jae'Sean's strongest metric is FG% at 4938.7, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.8, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Jae'Sean ranks 103rd in overall performance. Jae'Sean will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Houston Rockets.
Current Sentiment
Tate's injury struggles have significantly dampened excitement; fans worry about durability and consistency. Limited playing time and modest production create doubts about his current impact level. His $2.3M salary appears reasonable, but injuries prevent him from delivering expected value. Persistent knee and MCL issues dominate the narrative rather than performance or growth. Fan confidence is cautiously pessimistic; injury history raises questions about his 2025-26 availability and role.
Transaction History
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