Dwight Howard (knee) "won't be back anytime soon," according to coach Kevin McHale, the Sports Illustrated reports.

Howard (knee) "won't be back anytime soon," according to coach Kevin McHale, the Sports Illustrated reports.

Analysis:

Howard, who has not played since Nov. 17, is dealing with a nagging knee injury that's still causing him discomfort. He underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment shortly after suffering the injury, but it doesn't appear to have accelerated his recovery time. While McHale did not provide any new details about the injury or a return timetable, it appears Howard will remain sidelined for at least a few more games. The Rockets are off until Wednesday, however, so be sure to check Howard's status in advance of the meeting with Golden State.