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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 24 points, nine rebounds in loss
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 7:01 PM
Amen Thompson had 24 points (9-of-17 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: Thompson is averaging 18.2 points per game this year, but has at least 20 points in five of his last six games. The 22-year-old point guard had a good game, his second night in a row with 24 points. Still, it wasn't enough to prevent the Rockets from blowing a big lead in the fourth quarter with Kevin Durant on the bench. Thompson has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. Houston will finish up their road trip Sunday in Sacramento. |
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Tari Eason Eason (ankle) exits after third-quarter injury
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 6:56 PM
Will Guillory
Tari Eason (ankle) finished Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers with six points (2-of-4 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Eason played 16 minutes before spraining his right ankle and leaving Friday's game with just over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. Replaced in the lineup by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets' forward was declared done for the night early in the fourth quarter. While Eason can be a valuable category league option, the inability to stay healthy has been an issue. The Rockets end their Week 12 schedule in Sacramento on Sunday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 30 points in loss to Blazers
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 6:54 PM
Kevin Durant had 30 points (11-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: After hitting the game-winner in Monday's game against the Suns, Durant has played well in two games against the Trail Blazers, but the Rockets have lost each matchup. The 37-year-old small forward has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games. Durant is 16th-overall in per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out the week against the Kings Sunday. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason has 15 points, 13 boards in loss to POR
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 8:07 PM
Tari Eason produced 15 points (5-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in the loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Eason got up a lot of shots on Wednesday, but not a lot of them fell. His biggest near-make came in the closing moments of the game as he almost successfully tapped in a missed Kevin Durant jump shot at the buzzer to give the Rockets the win. Instead, the ball was still in his hand as the horn sounded, and the shot was waived off. Eason still had good fantasy production on the evening, thanks to his team-high and season-high in rebounds. Houston will face Portland again on Friday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 24/12 double-double vs. Blazers
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:53 PM
Amen Thompson tallied 24 points (8-of-16 FGs, 7-of-11 FTs), 12 rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in the loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson was one of the Rockets' most productive offensive performers on Wednesday. On efficient 50-percent shooting, the former fourth-overall pick notched his 14th 20-point game of the season, and fourth in the past five games. He made his usual contributions as a passer, but also hit the glass hard to finish as one of three Houston starters to collect double-digit rebounds. Thompson's work on the defense end also added to his overall production on the night, leading to a nice night as far as fantasy basketball goes. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant has 37 points in loss to Portland
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:46 PM
Kevin Durant finished Wednesday's loss with 37 points (14-of-26 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: On the heels of a game-winning shot against his former employer, the Suns, Durant delivered a fantastic scoring performance on Wednesday in the one-point loss. He tied a season-high in points, despite making just two three-pointers on the night. And with just one stock and no assists, there wasn't much to the two-time Finals MVP's final stat line. His scoring was the story in this game. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams has eight points, 11 rebounds in win
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 5:01 PM
Steven Adams had eight points (4-of-7 FGs, 0-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Suns on Monday.
Analysis: Adams returned from an ankle injury and started in place of Alperen Sengun (ankle) against the Suns on Monday. The 32-year-old center had eight points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes. Clint Capela only played nine minutes off the bench so it's clear the Rockets prefer to rely on Adams with Sengun out. |
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Kevin Durant Durant sinks game-winner at buzzer vs. former team
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:57 PM
Kevin Durant had 26 points (9-of-21 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers in the Rockets' 100-97 victory over the Suns on Monday.
Analysis: With the score tied at 97 and the clock winding down, Durant hit a game-winning three-pointer from the right wing with less than one second left in regulation. It was the kind of clutch shot that Durant has become known for over the course of his career, which will one day be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He's still a top fantasy player, providing top-15 per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets will be back on the floor Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. |
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Alperen Sengun Udoka: ?engün (ankle) expected to miss 10-14 days
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Vanessa Richardson
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Alperen ?engün (ankle) is expected to miss 10-14 days.
Analysis: He also said ?engün will be re-evaluated at the end of this week. If he misses 10-14 days, he'll miss at least five more games and could miss as many as eight. Steven Adams will start in his place, with Clint Capela filling out the backup center minutes until then. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) available Monday vs. Suns
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:27 PM
Steven Adams (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Adams is set to return after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 32-year-old center is suddenly of greater importance with Alperen Sengun set to miss two weeks with an ankle injury. Adams is rostered in just seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, but could be worth a look in deeper formats with Sengun sidelined. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) out Monday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: ?engün sprained his right ankle early in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks and did not return. Who starts in his place likely depends on the availability of Steven Adams (ankle), who is questionable after missing the last two games. He'll likely start if he can play, with Clint Capela holding onto the role if Adams can't. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable Monday vs. PHX
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Adams has missed Houston's last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability gained importance when Alperen ?engün left Saturday's loss to the Mavericks after spraining his right ankle just over a minute into the game. If Adams can't play, Clint Capela would get another start in the middle. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson drops 20 points, complete stat line
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
Amen Thompson recorded 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Surprisingly, Thompson has only recorded six double-doubles this season, with Saturday's being his first since December 15. If Alperen ?engün has to miss time after exiting Saturday's game with a sprained right ankle, Thompson could receive a boost in the assist category. Over the past two weeks, he has offered top-20 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason records 16/10/2/2 line vs. Dallas
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:25 PM
Tari Eason finished Saturday's loss to the Mavericks with 16 points (6-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Saturday's double-double was Eason's first since moving into the Rockets' starting lineup, and he's capable of producing those stat lines consistently. Depending on the diagnosis for Alperen ?engün, who sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday's defeat, there may be a greater need for what Eason brings to the table, especially as a rebounder. He's still rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for Eason. He should be a popular option for those competing in category leagues going into Week 12. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 34 points vs. DAL
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:24 PM
Kevin Durant accumulated 34 points (14-of-26 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: With Houston losing Alperen ?engün to a sprained right ankle just over a minute into Saturday's game, Durant was needed to do even more offensively. Despite even more defensive attention, he shot over 50 percent from the field and was a steal shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12, starting with the Suns on Monday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) will not return Saturday
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 3:59 PM
Tim MacMahon
Alperen ?engün (ankle) will not return to Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: ?engün rolled his right ankle within the first two minutes of Saturday's game and walked back to the locker room shortly thereafter. At halftime, the Rockets announced that he would not return. Clint Capela started the third quarter and could remain in that role if Houston doesn't have ?engün and Steven Adams. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) ruled out vs. Dallas
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: Adams was initially questionable, but he will now miss a second straight game. With Alperen ?engün healthy and available, Clint Capela will fill the backup center minutes instead of Adams, which won't leave him enough time to be worth streaming. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable Saturday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Adams was held out of Thursday's win over the Nets, and he may miss another game on Saturday. If so, Clint Capela would assume the backup center responsibilities. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (illness) absent from injury report
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Capela did not play in Thursday's win over the Nets, leaving Houston with only Alperen ?engün available at the center position. If Steven Adams remains out, Capela will likely slot in as the backup, but that is not enough to make him a viable fantasy option. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 22 points, 11 assists vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:30 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: While Durant was unable to extend his streak of 30-point games to three, that does not diminish his overall productivity. The Rockets forward dished out a season-high 11 assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play once more during Week 11, Saturday night in Dallas. |
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