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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant posts 21/8/6 line with 8 turnovers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:23 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 21 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, one block, three three-pointers and eight turnovers in a 105-102 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This was a decent performance for KD, but turnovers continue to be an issue for him. Over his last four games, Durant has averaged 5.8 turnovers per game, which has limited his value in category leagues. He'll get some time to recover during the All-Star break after playing in the All-Star Game, so hopefully the turnovers won't continue to plague his value down the stretch of the season. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. posts another double-double
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:20 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), 12 rebounds and two three-pointers against the Clippers.
Analysis: This was the third straight game that Smith was able to record a double-double, which is his second-longest streak of the season. He had four straight in mid-December and will look to match that mark in Houston's first game after the All-Star break. Smith has been excellent over the last two weeks and has contribute plenty of defensive stats, even though he didn't in this game. He had at least one block in seven straight games before failing to swat a shot in this one. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason logs 34 minutes vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:17 PM
Tari Eason finished with 13 points (4-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This wasn't a productive outing for Eason, but it was still an encouraging one. After logging 30 minutes on Tuesday, he played 34 minutes in this one, which was his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled in both games, but if he can continue to be available like this, then he should be a strong options for fantasy managers over the final two months of this season. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) available vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is available to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Eason will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable for this game. This is a big step for Eason since this will be his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled on Tuesday and will look to get back on track in this one. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (leg) available vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (leg) is available to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: ?engün will be good to go after initially being listed as probable for this game. He finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists against the Clippers on Tuesday and will look to have another productive night in the rematch. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:30 AM
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Finney-Smith is dealing with left lower leg injury management and will miss Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Jae'Sean Tate could see extra minutes with Finney-Smith out, but he's not a worthwhile streamer in most fantasy leagues. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) questionable Wednesday vs. LAC
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:23 AM
Tari Eason (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Eason is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers for left lower leg injury management reasons. If the 24-year-old small forward is ultimately ruled out, Josh Okogie would likely move into the starting lineup. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (leg) questionable Wednesday
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:18 AM
Alperen ?engün (leg) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: ?engün is dealing with a left lower leg contusion, though he's listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. With Steven Adams done for the year, Clint Capela would likely start in the unlikely scenario that ?engün isn't available Wednesday. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 13/10/3/1/1 line vs. LAC
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:45 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. posted 13 points (4-of-11 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: For the first time since mid-December, when he ripped off four straight, Smith has recorded a double-double in consecutive games. He didn't have the best night shooting the basketball, but the Rockets forward was active on the glass and recorded a complete stat line. Rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smith has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. For managers who need frontcourt production, he's worth adding ahead of Wednesday's rematch with the Clippers. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün tallies 22 points, seven rebounds
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:44 PM
Alperen ?engün accounted for 22 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After totaling 24 points in his prior two appearances, ?engün put up 22 against the Clippers. The Rockets center shot the ball efficiently and made some plays for his teammates as well. Due to his percentages, shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 69.6 percent from the foul line, ?engün has only been an eighth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have one more game before the All-Star break, Wednesday night against the Clippers. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 26 points vs. LAC
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:44 PM
Kevin Durant finished Tuesday's win over the Clippers with 26 points (8-of-22 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Since being limited to 15 points in a February 4 loss to the Celtics, Durant has scored 20 points or more in three straight games. Given his credentials, that isn't a groundbreaking achievement. But it is notable because the Rockets have not scored more than 106 points in any of those three games. Durant and the Rockets will look to head into the All-Star break on a high note when they host the Clippers again on Wednesday. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) off Tuesday's injury report
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) is off the injury report for Tuesday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Tate will return following a two-game absence, but his availability isn't consequential in the world of fantasy hoops, as he's averaging just 8.2 minutes per game this season. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason drops 26 points in win over Thunder
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:29 PM
Tari Eason had 26 points (10-of-22 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, three steals and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: Eason is still managing a leg injury that caused him to sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Hornets on Thursday. The 24-year-old small forward led the Rockets in scoring Saturday, though he was hardly efficient with 26 points on 22 attempts. Eason has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. He and the Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, beginning with the Clippers coming to town on Tuesday. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has double-double in win vs. OKC
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:25 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points (5-of-12 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: Smith had 17 points and seven rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Hornets. The 22-year-old forward was a little better in both categories Saturday with 22 points and 10 boards as the Rockets beat the Thunder. Smith has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a home date with the Clippers on Tuesday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun has triple-double in win over OKC
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:20 PM
Alperen Sengun had 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, three blocks and one three-pointer in the Rockets' 112-106 victory over the Thunder on Saturday.
Analysis: Coming off his worst game of the season, with just seven points in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, Sengun bounced back in a major way Saturday against the Thunder. The 23-year-old center had a triple-double to go along with three steals and three blocks. Sengun even had a bucket in the final minute that helped seal the victory over the defending champions. Sengun and the Rockets have four games coming up in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Tuesday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (illness) available, won't start
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 9:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Amen Thompson (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder but will not start.
Analysis: Added to the injury report early Saturday afternoon, Thompson is good to go for the matchup with Oklahoma City. However, he will not be in the starting lineup, as Reed Sheppard receives the nod. Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün complete the quintet. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (illness) questionable vs. OKC
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 6:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Amen Thompson (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Thompson, a late addition to the Rockets' injury report, has yet to miss a game this season. It goes without saying that his absence would have a significant impact on Houston's play, especially on defense. Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday would be in line for additional opportunities due to the lack of on-ball playmakers. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) removed from injury report
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Eason did not play in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, as Houston was playing its second game in as many nights. His return means that Josh Okogie will head to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 17 points, full stat line
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:41 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. tallied 17 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Smith continues to provide consistent production, sitting within the top-50 in nine-cat formats over the past three weeks, according to Basketball Monster. As a result, his season-long value has improved, with Smith being a 10th-round player. He's rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so it might be time for some managers in 10-team formats to consider adding Smith if he's sitting on the waiver wire. The Rockets end Week 16 with a game against the Thunder on Saturday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops game-high 31 points in defeat
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:40 PM
Kevin Durant finished Thursday's loss to the Hornets with 31 points (11-of-21 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one steal, five steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Limited to 15 points in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Celtics, Durant more than doubled that number against the Hornets. However, it wasn't enough to keep the Rockets from failing to reach 100 points for the second consecutive game. Of course, when Alperen ?engün (seven points, eight rebounds, five assists and one block) shoots 3-of-10 from the field, Durant's output can only make so much of a difference. |
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