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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün has his second career 40 point game
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 5:17 PM
Alperen ?engün had a monster 43 points (17-of-24 FGs, 8-of-12 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists, a steal, a block and a three in the 125-118 win over the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: ?engün took advantage of the Jazz's center situation, or lack thereof. He was a monster in this game, and the Jazz had no answers for him at all. He won't be this good every night, but he had a great performance this season. He is shooting way over what he's shot at any point in his career from the 3PT line, so that should come down a bit, but he's having a career at this point and with Durant taking more of a step back, there is a lot more sustainability with what he's doing. |
Kevin Durant Kevin Durant with a perfect 10-for-10 from FT line
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 5:15 PM
Kevin Durant had 22 points (5-of-14 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, and two 3-pointers in win over the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: Durant has been taking a bit of a step back this season, which is remarkable given his age that he's still averaging 20 points per game. The shot attempts have gone down, the efficiency has gone down, the assists are down, and it's hard to imagine that it will come back to what it was last season. It's a good thing for Houston that they haven't needed him to be that guy, but it looks like father time is starting to catch up with him. |
Tari Eason Tari Eason with a 14/11 double-double in win
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 5:13 PM
Tari Eason scored 14 points (6-of-13 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists, and two 3-pointers in win over the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: Eason got the minutes over Jabari Smith in this game, and he was wreaking havoc in this one. He was in the dunker spots and taking advantage of the Jazz's lack of a high-level big man defender. It's not a sign to add Tari Eason but more of a reassurance that he is still a good streamer if you're looking for rebounds with the potential for a good game. |
Marcus Smart Marcus Smart suspended three games for punch
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 11:44 AM
Chris Haynes
Marcus Smart has been suspended for three games for punching Charles Bassey.
Analysis: Smart's punch at the end of the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Warriors will keep him sidelined until next Wednesday. He won't be allowed to play against the Jazz on Friday, against the Wizards on Sunday or against the Heat on Monday. Reed Sheppard should see a boost in minutes as the primary guard option off the bench. |
Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) remains out vs. Utah
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 11:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) will remain sidelined against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: This will be a sixth straight absence for Capela. Alperen ?engün will continue to dominate the center minutes, with the Rockets relying on small-ball lineups when he needs a breather. |
Fred VanVleet Fred VanVleet tallies 18 points, six assists
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:19 PM
Fred VanVleet finished Wednesday's win over the Warriors with 18 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, three steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: âSteady Freddieâ has been the calming influence the Rockets lacked last season while he was recovering from an ACL tear. Against the Warriors, VanVleet shot 66.7 percent from the field and posted solid numbers in assists, steals and three-pointers. VanVleet is currently providing top-100 fantasy value, and that's closer to his floor than his ceiling. |
Amen Thompson Amen Thompson finishes with 19/7/4/1/2 stat line
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:19 PM
Amen Thompson recorded 19 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks in Wednesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Thompson remains a valuable fantasy option, especially for managers willing to punt three-pointers. However, his scoring average has decreased by more than three points per game compared to last season. Thompson's ability to fill a stat line has preserved most of his value. However, he'll need to be a more productive scorer to live up to his top-25 ADP. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 19/13/9/1/1 line vs. GSW
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
Alperen ?engün produced 19 points (8-of-14 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: In 10 games this season, ?engün has recorded six double-doubles and one triple-double. His fantasy value has also been boosted by improved efficiency, with the Rockets center shooting over 50 percent from the field and posting higher averages in points, rebounds, and assists. Turnovers can still be an issue for ?engün on occasion, but he committed just two against the Warriors. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant posts 20/4/5 stat line vs. Warriors
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
Kevin Durant shot 8-of-17 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Wednesday's win over the Warriors, scoring 20 points with four rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Durant led six Rockets in double figures on Wednesday, and he's scored at least 20 points in four straight games. Given his career résumé, that isn't a significant achievement for KD. That said, he's been more aggressive offensively than he was earlier in the season, which is good for those rostering Durant. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart ejected for throwing punch vs. GSW
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 5:33 PM
Marcus Smart was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Warriors with 21 seconds left in the third quarter.
Analysis: Smart's night ended prematurely after getting tangled up with Warriors center Charles Bassey late in the third quarter. The Rockets guard threw a punch that grazed Bassey's nose. Smart finished with six points (2-of-2 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers. If he's suspended, Reed Sheppard should get more minutes. |
Jabari Smith Jr. Jabari Smith Jr. scores 14 points vs. Denver
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 4:58 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. accounted for 14 points (6-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: After a quiet first half, Smith shot 4-of-6 from the field in the second half, scoring 10 points. Since scoring 52 points in the Rockets' final two games of October, he's cooled off offensively. However, Smith has reached double figures in all four of Houston's games this month and continues to outperform his ADP (92) by a safe distance. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 20/12/8/1/1 stat line
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 4:58 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Monday's win over the Nuggets with 20 points (9-of-17 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Like Kevin Durant, ?engün finished Monday's victory two assists shy of a triple-double. The Rockets center held his own against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Joki?, playing efficient basketball as both a scorer and a playmaker. ?engün is closing in on first-round value in 12-team leagues, a few spots ahead of his preseason ADP (18). While some may consider selling high, they should also consider that this may be who ?engün is at this point in his career and hold onto him. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant posts 23/12/8 stat line vs. Denver
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 4:57 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 23 points (6-of-15 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Remember the concerns about Durant's lack of shot attempts after Houston's November 2 win over the Celtics? He's attempted at least 14 shots in each of the Rockets' last three games, scoring at least 21 points in each appearance. Durant's field goal percentage against the Nuggets wasn't the best, but he finished two assists shy of a triple-double in what was a productive night overall. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (ankle) remains out Monday vs. Denver
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 12:23 PM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the third Capela has missed with a sprained ankle. Against the Suns on Saturday, the Rockets went without a center for most of the minutes that starter Alperen ?engün was off the court. Expect more of the same on Monday. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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