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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out Tuesday vs. CHI
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: While Tuesday's game is not part of a back-to-back, the Rockets are taking a cautious approach to Finney-Smith's return from offseason ankle surgery. Also, they host the Thunder on Thursday, which will be a far more critical matchup to have the veteran forward available for. Reed Sheppard should play more after logging 15 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Kings. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) to remain out Tuesday vs. CHI
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 12:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Eason will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Aaron Holiday received the nod in Sunday's loss to the Kings, shooting 1-of-7 from the field and finishing with three points, one rebound, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While the opportunity would make Holiday someone worth considering as a streamer, he is not a must-add. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 23 points, six assists
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 23 points (9-of-18 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, six assists and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: Durant's streak of 30-point games ended at two on Sunday, and he needed to knock down three shots during the fourth quarter to extend his streak of 20-point games. Give credit to the Kings for their work defensively, but this was an underwhelming performance for fantasy managers hoping to get a big night out of Durant. Houston opens a four-game Week 13 on Tuesday against the Bulls in what should be a high-possession game. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün scores 19 points in return Sunday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Alperen ?engün accounted for 19 points (8-of-20 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: This has been a challenging time for ?engün's managers, as injuries have sidelined him for five of the Rockets' previous seven games entering Sunday. (And he played only one minute in a January 3 loss to Dallas.) While the center did not shoot the ball well in Sacramento, playing 35 minutes in his first game back was encouraging. The Rockets play four games in Week 13, but a midweek back-to-back could limit ?engün to three appearances, depending on how the training staff handles his playing time. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson drops 31 points, 13 rebounds vs. SAC
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:46 PM
Amen Thompson accumulated 31 points (11-of-17 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 13 rebounds and six assists in Sunday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: While it wasn't enough to deliver the Rockets a win, Thompson's final line was one of his best this season. In addition to matching his season-high in points, the third-year wing recorded his eighth double-double of the season. The lack of defensive stats and five turnovers were disappointing, but Thompson has scored at least 20 points in three straight and six of his last seven appearances. The Rockets will play all four of their Week 13 games at home, starting with the Bulls on Tuesday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) available, will start
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (ankle) is available and will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: After a three-game absence with a sprained right ankle, ?engün will play in Sacramento. His return means that Steven Adams will come off the bench. Joining ?engün in the starting lineup are Aaron Holiday, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. Holiday is starting for Tari Eason, who's out with a sprained ankle. |
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Aaron Holiday Aaron Holiday to start Sunday vs. Sacramento
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 1:37 PM
Will Guillory
Aaron Holiday will replace Tari Eason (ankle) in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Eason sprained his ankle during Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers and will not be available for Sunday's game. Holiday will start, but how valuable he is as a streamer also depends on Alperen ?engün. The Rockets' starting center is a game-time decision with a sprained ankle. Steven Adams will get another start if ?engün can't play. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) questionable Sunday
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 1:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: ?engün has missed the last three games with a sprained right ankle, but he could be back sooner than the 10-14 days timeline provided by head coach Ime Udoka on January 5. If ?engün returns, Steven Adams will likely head to the bench, and Clint Capela will fall out of the rotation. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) out Sunday vs. Sacramento
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 1:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Eason sprained his right ankle during the third quarter of Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers and did not return. While Dorian Finney-Smith is available, Reed Sheppard is the player whose minutes increased the most after Eason's exit. |
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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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