The Rockets were trying to remain optimistic that Beverley would be healthy in time to reach the playoffs .
Now that is no longer an option , leaving the Rockets to look at the short - term and long - term pictures .
The Rockets were trying to remain optimistic that Beverley would be healthy in time to reach the playoffs , but now that is no longer an option , leaving the Rockets to look at the short - term and long - term pictures .