Houston Rockets star guard John Wall won't take the court again this season.
Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports that the 30-year-old with a worrisome injury history is out for the rest of the season with a hamstring issue. Wall, a five-time All-Star in his prime, last played in Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Wall appeared in 40 games during the 2020-21 season and averaged 20.6 points, 6.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds per contest. He missed the entire 2019-20 season with injuries to his heel and Achilles, and he played in only 32 games the previous campaign.
Houston, meanwhile, holds the NBA's worst record of 15-46 and has no reason to rush any veteran back for what are largely meaningless matchups. Per Spotrac, Wall's contract includes a player option worth $47.3 million for the 2022-23 season, and it's difficult to imagine he would receive more money were he to try to sign a new deal beforehand.
Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reported last month that Wall and the Rockets had not discussed a buyout that would've potentially allowed him to join a contender before the playoffs.
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