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Jock Landale has played four seasons in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. The 29-year-old finished last year (with the Rockets) averaging 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field in 42 games.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Former Rockets Big Man Lands with Memphis Grizzlies

Following his waiver from the Rockets a week ago, former Houston center Jock Landale was announced by the Memphis Grizzlies as a recent addition to their team.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 15

Memphis Grizzlies Announce Signing of Ex-Rockets Center

The Memphis Grizzlies have made a few big moves this offseason, headlined by the trade that sent star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, but they continue to make minor improvements around their new-look core.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 15

Grizzlies Officially Sign Jock Landale

The Grizzlies have officially completed their reported deal with center Jock Landale, announcing the signing on Tuesday in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 5

Report: Grizzlies agree to deal with C Jock Landale

The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a deal with free agent center Jock Landale, per ESPN. The move occurred minutes after ESPN reported the Grizzlies traded center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Grizzlies make room for free-agent signing by trading Jay Huff

Free agent center Jock Landale has reached an agreement with the Grizzlies, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (X link). Memphis will make room on its roster by sending Jay Huff to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4

Houston Rockets Waive Frontcourt Piece

The Rockets have been one of, if not the most successful, team during this offseason as they have continued to make the right moves in preparation for challenging for an NBA Championship next season.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Jock Landale Waived, These Teams Could Be Potential Suitors

The Houston Rockets certainly possess a load of depth at the center position. They showed more of their double-big lineup in the opening round of the playoffs, playing All-Star Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams together.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 29

Houston Rockets and Jock Landale Plan To Extend Contract Decision

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams this offseason. They have not only extended the contract of their head coach, Ime Udoka. They have signed Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams to new agreements that will keep them in Houston for the next couple of seasons.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Rockets, Jock Landale Push Back Salary Guarantee Date

The Rockets and big man Jock Landale have agreed to push back the salary guarantee date on his contract for 2025/26, reports Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / June 25

Houston Rockets Expected To Release 4-Year NBA Player

Jock Landale is coming off his fourth NBA season (and second with the Houston Rockets). He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field in 42 games.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 26

Houston Rockets Center Talks NBA Struggles

We rarely hear about the struggles of the NBA from a player who is still in the league, but Rockets center Jock Landale sat down with the Ausamerican Aces podcast to detail his struggles and frustrations as an NBA role player.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 15

Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Jock Landale

Landale was Houston’s third center once Steven Adams got rolling. Jock Landale had a pretty good year. He was never going to be asked to do a ton for the Houston Rockets, but with Steven Adams starting off the year still working himself into basektball shape, Landale played in 14 of Houston’s first 19 games.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Cody Zeller expected to remain away from Rockets

In a salary-dump deal just before the February 6 deadline, the Hawks traded veteran center Cody Zeller and a 2028 second-round pick to Houston to move below the luxury tax threshold.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 19

Jock Landale May Be Crucial For Rockets in Second Half

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale is far from the answer to the team's problems, though he hasn't been one of the better players on the squad this season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

Rockets' Jock Landale on Trade Block

The Houston Rockets and the rest of the other 29 teams in the NBA are less than a week away from this year's trade deadline, where decisions regarding many futures will be made.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9

NBA Trade Rumors: Rockets' Jock Landale Heading Out?

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale hasn't seen too much of the floor this season for the team, and that could lead to a move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 29

Houston Rockets' Backup Centers Have Seen Limited Playing Time

Coming into the season, the Houston Rockets were thought to have one of the best center rotations in the NBA. Jock Landale had finished the 2023-24 season strong, and Steven Adams was going to play for the first time in 2024-25 after being traded to the Rockets the previous season.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 18

Rockets Preview: Houston On Rise, Now Must Decide Whether To Stay Patient Or Swing For The Fences

A look at the Houston Rockets entering the 2024-25 season … Coach: Ime Udoka Record: 41-41 (failed to make the playoffs) New Faces: Steven Adams, Reed Sheppard, Jack McVeigh, N’Faly Dante Notable Losses: Reggie Bullock, Boban Marjanovic The Rockets have arrived at a pivotal moment, and it’s not just about what they could do.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 27, 2024

Men's basketball: Three takeaways from Spain vs. Australia

Spain and Australia faced off in Saturday's opening men's basketball game of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Led by Josh Giddey and Jock Landale, Australia were able to secure a victory over a spirited Spanish team. Here are three takeaways from the game.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1, 2024

How Jock Landale’s unique contract influences Rockets’ offseason decision making

Jock Landale’s role on the Houston Rockets has been a contentious topic of discussion. During the first four months of the season up until the trade deadline, he was looked at with disdain from the Rockets faithful, reminiscent of the infamous Daishen Nix era just a season ago.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / March 22, 2024

'This Ain't Memphis, Man': Rockets Big Man Sends A Message To Dillon Brooks After Ejection Vs. Bulls

Speaking up after the 127-117 win over the Bulls on Thursday, Rockets big man Jock Landale had a message for his teammate Dillon Brooks, who was ejected from the game after 25 minutes of play.