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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) questionable Monday
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Smith is on the injury report with a sprained right ankle sustained during Saturday's comfortable win over the Celtics. If he cannot play on Monday, Tari Eason and Steven Adams are potential replacements in the starting lineup. With the Mavericks' lack of interior depth, Eason may be the more likely choice. |
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Kevin Durant Durant nets 26 points in blowout win over Celtics
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 5:21 PM
Kevin Durant amassed 26 points (8-of-11 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 29 minutes to power the Rockets to a 128-101 blowout win over the Celtics.
Analysis: Durant's unmatched scoring ability has elevated Houston's offense to another level, as the Rockets boast a league-best 125.2 offensive rating through the season's first week. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer came out blazing in this one, knocking down 7-of-8 shots and pouring in 20 first-half points to give Houston an 18-point cushion at the break. He likely would've cleared the 30-point mark for the third time in six games had Boston kept it closer down the stretch. Durant will lead the Rockets into a four-game week beginning Monday at home against the Mavericks before a three-game road swing through Memphis, San Antonio, and Milwaukee. |
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Alperen Sengun Sengun falls just shy of triple-double in blowout
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 5:18 PM
Alperen Sengun registered 16 points (5-of-13 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two blocks across 30 minutes in Saturday's one-sided win over the Celtics
Analysis: Sengun fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double as Houston's sheer size and athleticism advantages were simply too much for the undersized Celtics. He shot just 38 percent from the floor in this one, but he was able to pull down 10 rebounds and served as the Rockets de-facto point guard for large stretches of the contest. The 23-year-old burgeoning star has certainly lived up to his lofty second-round ADP for fantasy managers in the early stages of the season. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun has 18/8/9 line in win over Raptors
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:33 PM
Alperen Sengun had 18 points (6-of-8 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, two steals and one three-pointer against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sengun offers one of the highest floors in fantasy basketball. The 23-year-old center has had at least 17 points, at least six rebounds and at least six assists in all four games so far this season. Sengun is paying off his second round ADP partly thanks to his improved three-point shooting. He's made 8-of-14 three-point attempts to start the year. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has 25 points, four threes in win
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:27 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 25 points (8-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Smith became the youngest Rocket in franchise history to have at least 25 points, at least five rebounds and at least five assists in a game without turning the ball over. The 22-year-old forward had his best game of the season so far. If Smith could sustain this production, we'd be talking about a breakout season and a spot on the All-Star team. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant tallies 31 points in win over Raptors
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:14 PM
Kevin Durant had 31 points (11-of-19 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and four three-pointers in the Rockets' 139-121 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Rockets have now scored at least 130 points in consecutive games and Durant has combined for 50 points in the two games. The 37-year-old power forward found his three-point shot as he made four three-pointers for the first time against the Raptors Wednesday. Durant will continue to be the focal point of the Houston offense. |
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Josh Okogie Okogie scores 10 points with two steals as starter
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 5:23 PM
Josh Okogie started on Monday and contributed 10 points (3-of-5 FGs), one assist, two steals and two three-pointers against the Nets.
Analysis: Rockets coach Ime Udoka made the switch for this game to move Steven Adams to a reserve role and bump Okogie into the starting unit. It's unclear if this is a move that will stick or if this was just for one game. Still, it was a strong start for Okogie, who was able to contribute on defense and from beyond the arc. If he remains a starter, he won't be worth rostering in standard leagues, but he can be streamed in deeper formats for threes and steals. |
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Alperen Sengun Sengun turns in 21/6/6 line in blowout win vs. BKN
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 5:20 PM
Alperen Sengun posted a strong line on Monday with 21 points (7-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Nets.
Analysis: Sengun struggled in Houston's loss to Detroit, but he bounced back with an efficient performance to help the Rockets get their first win of the season. Many were expecting a breakout year from Sengun, which is why he was drafted in the second round of Yahoo! leagues. So far, in two of his three games, he has played like that player. He's averaging 25.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.3 threes per game this season and will look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday. |
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Tari Eason Eason scores 22 points with five triples off bench
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 5:17 PM
Tari Eason provided a boost off the bench on Monday with 22 points (8-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, one block and five three-pointers in a 137-109 win over the Nets.
Analysis: It has been a rough start to the season for Eason, but he was able to get things going on Monday, even though he didn't contribute much on the defensive end. Eason was drafted in the 10th round of Yahoo! leagues and had been struggling to return that value. More performances like this will help, but in a reserve role, that production may not come consistently. Still, he's too talented to leave on the waiver wire. |
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Josh Okogie Josh Okogie to start in place of Steven Adams
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 12:30 PM
Erin Summers
Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun will start against the Nets on Monday.
Analysis: Rockets coach Ime Udoka is shifting away from the double-big lineup, at least for one game. He could simply be experimenting with a new opening unit against a rebuilding team. Okogie has some upside to provide steals as a starter, but he isn't a consistent contributor on offense. |
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Fred VanVleet Report: Rockets plan to apply for exemption
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 9:57 AM
Kelly Iko
Yahoo! Sports' Kelly Iko reports the Rockets plan to apply for a disabled players' exemption.
Analysis: Fred VanVleet (knee) suffered a torn ACL just before the start of training camp. While he has not officially been ruled out for the entire 2025-26 season, a DPE can only be granted if the player will not play. Per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the exemption would be equivalent to 50 percent of the injured player's annual salary. VanVleet is due to make $25 million this season. The exemption would give the Rockets more room to account for VanVleet's absence, which would impact Reed Sheppard's role if another guard is added to the roster. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun has 17/7/7 line in loss to Pistons
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 5:30 PM
Alperen Sengun had 17 points (5-of-18 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Sengun had 39 points in the season opener against the Thunder, but looked more like the offensive player he's been in previous years on Friday. Sengun missed both of his three-point attempts after making 5-of-8 on Tuesday. He was 5-of-18 from the field overall. With Fred VanVleet (ACL) out, consistent scoring from Sengun is paramount for the Rockets' season. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 37 points in loss to Pistons
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 5:23 PM
Kevin Durant had 37 points (9-of-18 FGs, 16-of-18 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Durant had 23 points in a return to OKC on ring night in the season opener. It was a solid game, but he was closer to unstoppable against the Pistons on Friday. Durant was getting to the foul line at will and made 16-of-18 free throw attempts. The 37-year-old power forward kept the Rockets in the game as none of his teammates reached even 20 points. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) available vs. Detroit
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 1:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) is available to play against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Tate will be available to make his season debut after missing Tuesday's game against the Thunder. If Tate sees the floor, he will only play a minimal role off the bench. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) questionable vs. Detroit
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 11:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Tate missed the season opener, and Ime Udoka's hope was to have him back for this game. There is a chance, though his role in the rotation will likely be limited, if he sees the floor at all. |
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Steven Adams Udoka: Adams to continue to start for Rockets
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 10:05 AM
Danielle Lerner
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Steven Adams will continue to start.
Analysis: Evidently, it wasn't just a matchup-based decision to roll with the double-big lineup against the Thunder. Adams finished with four points, 13 rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes in the opener, though six of those minutes came during the two overtimes. Adams should continue to hold some residual value as a source of boards in deeper leagues. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. hits two triples, scores 16 pts
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:55 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. shot 7-of-15 from the field in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, scoring 16 points with five rebounds, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Smith was one of four Rockets starters to attempt at least 15 shots in Tuesday's double-overtime defeat, which is good news for a player who averaged a career-low 9.9 shots per game last season. With the lineup Houston rolled out Tuesday night, with Smith starting at small forward, he'll have ample catch-and-shoot opportunities playing off of Alperen ?engün, Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson. If Smith can convert at a solid clip while providing improved rebound and defensive production, he can approach top-100 fantasy value this season. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (calf) records 18/4/5/1/1 stat line
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:35 PM
Will Guillory
Amen Thompson (calf) tallied 18 points (8-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in Tuesday's double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Tuesday's opening night thriller required two overtime periods to determine a winner, but Thompson was not on the court for most of those 10 minutes. He exited with what appeared to be a cramp in his right calf with just under four minutes remaining in the first overtime and did not return. Following the loss, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka confirmed the cramping for his star wing. Thompson missed all seven of his three-point attempts on the night, but his willingness to keep shooting is encouraging. Thompson finished with a complete stat line, and there's a lot to like about his fantasy potential with the ball being in his hands more. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores 23, fouls out in double OT
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:21 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 23 points (9-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Returning to the city where he began his NBA career on Thunder ring/banner night, Durant struggled with his perimeter shot (0-of-4 from three) and finished with more turnovers (four) than assists (three) in the one-point defeat. Things could have worsened in the first overtime, as Durant was signaling for a timeout the Rockets did not have. However, the officials did not acknowledge the request, so the game went into a second overtime. Durant, who was excellent in the mid-range, will find his perimeter shot in time while getting more acclimated to an offense that currently lacks a legitimate point guard. There's no need to sound the alarm after Game 1, and his overall shooting and rebounding numbers were solid. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün shines in opener, scores 39 points
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:17 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Tuesday's double-overtime loss to the Thunder with 39 points (12-of-24 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: ?engün was sensational in Tuesday's one-point defeat, recording a complete stat line and finishing three assists shy of a triple-double. Included in that stat line was a 5-of-8 effort from beyond the arc, a career-high in made triples for the Rockets center. ?engün effectively served as the starting power forward in Houston's opening lineup, as head coach Ime Udoka decided to go big and start Steven Adams (four points, 13 rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes) at center. Regardless of where he's used within the Rockets' offense, ?engün will be a critical figure, especially with Fred VanVleet (ACL) unavailable. One game doesn't constitute an entire season, but managers who have ?engün rostered must be thrilled with his performance on Opening Night. |
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