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Doesn't play in SL finale Dante (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 104-101 Summer League win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Dante sustained a sprained left ankle in Monday's overtime loss to the Hawks in Summer League play and didn't return for the team's final two games. The 23-year-old center spent the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way pact with Houston but appeared in only four regular-season outings for the parent club. Over 42 games with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2024-25, Dante averaged 15.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 assists across 26.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Portland Dante (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dante went down with a sprained left ankle during Monday's game against the Hawks. It is uncertain whether he'll be able to get back on the floor during the Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early with ankle injury Dante (ankle) will not return to Monday's Summer League contest against the Hawks, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dante left Monday's game early in the first quarter with a reported left ankle sprain. He had been receiving steady minutes in Summer League play, including a 19-minute showing Sunday against the Pistons where he posted six points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. The big man saw limited NBA action last season, appearing in just four regular-season games for the Rockets and averaging 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 12.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets two-way deals: N'Faly Dante, David Roddy likely in, Jack McVeigh reportedly out The Rockets reportedly aren’t issuing a two-way qualifying offer to Jack McVeigh, which could open up a new two-way contract slot for next s...

JUNE 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Assigned to G League Houston assigned Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dante made his NBA debut Monday against the Thunder, finishing with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 19 minutes. The Rockets are likely to get some healthy bodies back in the rotation Tuesday, so it's not a surprise to see Dante back with the Vipers.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes NBA debut Monday Dante racked up 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 19 minutes during Monday's 137-128 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Dante made his NBA debut Monday, as four of the club's usual starters were sidelined. The big man finished one rebound shy of a double-double in an efficient performance. The 23-year-old will likely struggle to earn playing time unless several injuries to key contributors arise, though his level of play Monday is an encouraging sign for the future. The two-way center has appeared in 31 outings with the club's G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, averaging 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.7 minutes per contest.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Houston recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday.

Impact The Rockets could be shorthanded for Monday's game against the Thunder, and they could use some frontcourt depth with Alperen Sengun (back) and Steven Adams (ankle) considered questionable.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to G League The Rockets transferred Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday.

Impact Dante has yet to make an NBA appearance this season. However, the two-way player should continue to receive increased playing time while with the Valley Vipers.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to NBA on Thursday The Rockets recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Dante will rejoin the Rockets ahead of their game against Minnesota on Thursday. The 23-year-old has yet to appear in an NBA game, though he is averaging 12.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 24.1 minutes per contest over 23 G League appearances.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Rockets recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Dante has yet to make an NBA appearance this season. The 23-year-old big man will likely return to the G League after a brief stint with the Rockets.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE