HOUSTON—On the eve of the NBA draft, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said that the franchise was still determined to build around All-Star center Yao Ming.

“He’s the cornerstone of the team,” Morey said.

A few days later, the future of the team and the All-Star center from China have suddenly been thrown into question amid ominous reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture in Yao’s left foot could not only possibly keep him out all of next season, but potentially end his career.

That would not only be devastating news for the Rockets...

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