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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson records 17 points, four blocks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:40 PM
Amen Thompson tallied 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, one steal and four blocks in Saturday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Thompson didn't record an assist on Saturday, the first time that's happened this season. The good news for fantasy managers is that he blocked four shots, double his total entering Saturday. While Thompson is providing top-100 value, his averages have decreased across the board compared to 2025-26. The Rockets open a four-game Week 4 on Monday against the Nuggets. |
Jabari Smith Jr. Jabari Smith Jr. grabs nine rebounds vs. Phoenix
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:39 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. notched 15 points (7-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Smith finished one rebound shy of a double-double and recorded a complete stat line in Saturday's defeat. Over three weeks, the Rockets forward has provided top-25 value in 12-team formats. Given Smith's fantasy production for most of his career, fantasy managers should look into what they can get for him. For the right return, selling high on Smith wouldn't be a bad idea. |
Fred VanVleet Fred VanVleet sinks four three-pointers vs. PHX
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:39 PM
Fred VanVleet amassed 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, one block and four three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: VanVleet's four three-pointers matched his season high, a number he's hit on three occasions in eight games. The overall field-goal percentage pushed the Rockets' point guard over 40 percent for the season, and that's around where VanVleet has hovered for most of his career. Even with the low field-goal percentage, VanVleet does enough in other categories to provide reliable middle-round value when healthy. |
Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 21/10/3/1 line vs. Phoenix
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:38 PM
Kevin Durant finished Saturday's loss to the Suns with 21 points (5-of-14 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Durant had only one official field-goal attempt in the first half, scoring six points thanks to his going 4-of-5 from the foul line. He took 13 shots in the second half and made four, which hurt KD's shooting efficiency. He did grab 10 rebounds, finishing with his first double-double of the season. The Rockets play four games next week, starting with the Nuggets on Monday. |
Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) out again Saturday vs. Suns
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 9:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) is out for Saturday's matchup with the Suns.
Analysis: With both Capela and Steven Adams (right soleus strain) sidelined, Oscar Tshiebwe could see additional run off the bench, but he hasn't seen enough run to be worth streaming in most leagues. |
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Fred VanVleet Fred VanVleet hits four triples, scores 18 points
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:54 PM
Fred VanVleet amassed 18 points (6-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Back in the Rockets' lineup after sitting out Monday's win over the Celtics, VanVleet played 30 minutes against the Timberwolves. Even though he shot 50 percent from the field on Wednesday, the Rockets' guard is making just 39 percent of his attempts this season. VanVleet has long offered little value in that category. But most fantasy managers know he'll do enough across the board to be a solid category-league option. |
Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün drops 17/12/10 line, three blocks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:51 PM
Alperen ?engün accounted for 17 points (5-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: ?engün, who has recorded three double-doubles this season, notched his first triple-double on Wednesday. He didn't shoot the ball well, but the Rockets center is shooting 54.1 percent from the field this season. This has been an encouraging start for ?engün, whether you're talking category or points leagues. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores team-high 21 points vs. MIN
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:47 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 21 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After a testy exchange with a reporter following Monday's win over the Celtics, Durant attempted 14 shots on Wednesday. The percentages were good and the stat line was solid, with KD logging 35 minutes. One game in which he attempts just six shots should not cause panic among fantasy managers. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) to remain out vs. Minnesota
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: Capela will miss a second straight game, which should allow Oscar Tshiebwe to play the backup center minutes. However, he only played a few minutes on Monday, so Tshiebwe shouldn't be streamed just because Capela is out. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 11:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Capela did not play in Monday's win over the Celtics. Oscar Tshiebwe played a few rotation minutes off the bench in the first half, but not enough to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Jabari Smith Jr. Jabari Smith Jr. records 14 points, 10 rebounds
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 5:14 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. produced 14 points (5-of-10 FGs), 10 rebounds and five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith finished with his second double-double of the season, but his overall stat line was a bit disappointing. He did not record an assist, steal or blocked shot, the first time that has happened this season. The good news for fantasy managers is that this has not been the norm for Smith, whose current value has exceeded his ADP by a significant margin. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant attempts six shots, scores 12 points
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 5:14 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 12 points (5-of-6 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in Monday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: Durant has seemingly taken a step back offensively, allowing for a more even distribution of the Rockets' shot attempts. The approach has worked, with Houston now 7-1, but fantasy managers who drafted KD may not be thrilled. He attempted a season-low six shots against the Celtics, making five, but managers will want more from a player with an ADP as high as Durant's (16). |
Tari Eason Tari Eason drops three triples, posts 13/4/3 line
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 5:13 PM
Tari Eason accounted for 13 points (5-of-8 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: Eason entered Monday's game shooting 4-of-19 from three, with two of those makes coming in Saturday's win over the Thunder. It goes without saying that his 3-of-6 night against the Celtics was much needed. Eason scored 11 of his 13 points before halftime, taking a back seat offensively in the second half. If he can build on this three-point shooting performance, that would go a long way toward improving Eason's category league value. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün posts 26/7/10/2/2 line vs. Boston
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 5:13 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Monday's win over the Celtics with 26 points (12-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: The Celtics played three centers in Monday's game, and none had an answer for ?engün defensively. The Rockets center shot 75 percent from the field and committed one turnover in his most efficient outing of the season. Recording his third double-double of the season, ?engün finished three rebounds shy of a triple-double. Through eight games, he's outperforming his ADP, providing first-round value in nine-cat formats. |
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Fred VanVleet HOU starts VanVleet, Amen, Durant, Smith, ?engün
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 2:09 PM
NBA Lineups
Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: VanVleet is back after sitting out Saturday's win over the Thunder. As a result, Marcus Smart will head back to his customary bench role. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) out Monday vs. BOS
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 9:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's matchup with the Celtics.
Analysis: Capela's absence doesn't impact fantasy hoops, as Alperen ?engün is available and should handle a heavy dose of minutes in the frontcourt. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) questionable Monday vs. BOS
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 9:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Capela, who started Friday's loss to the Mavericks, played 10 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over the Thunder. His absence would not affect fantasy basketball, as starter Alperen ?engün is available to play. |
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Fred VanVleet Fred VanVleet (knee) removed from injury report
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 9:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Fred VanVleet (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: VanVleet is back after sitting out Saturday's win over the Thunder, which was Houston's second game in as many nights. His return means Marcus Smart will come off the bench. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 16/9/9 line, one block
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 5:46 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Saturday's win over the Thunder with 16 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists and one block.
Analysis: ?engün returned to the Rockets lineup after sitting out Friday's loss to the Mavericks with a sore back. He played 33 minutes and finished one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. Turnovers can still be an issue for ?engün at times, but he's gotten off to a good start this season. Clint Capela, who started on Friday, recorded four rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes. |
Marcus Smart Marcus Smart posts 24/5/3/1 line vs. Oklahoma City
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 5:46 PM
Marcus Smart accumulated 24 points (7-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and seven three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: Smart started Saturday night, as the Rockets did not have Fred VanVleet (knee) due to injury management. The veteran guard shot 7-of-10 from beyond the arc against the Thunder and recorded his first regular-season 20-point game since March 14 against the Nuggets, when he played for the Lakers. While Smart will be a fixture in the Rockets' rotation, his fantasy outlook hinges on VanVleet's availability. |
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