Tate was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Monday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Tate and Kenyon Martin were both placed in COVID-19 protocols Monday, bringing the total number of Rockets in protocols to four. Usman Garuba and Daniel Theis will likely see increased playing time for the duration of Tate's absence, while Alperen Sengun could also be in line for a bump in minutes.