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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) off Tuesday's injury report
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) is off the injury report for Tuesday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Tate will return following a two-game absence, but his availability isn't consequential in the world of fantasy hoops, as he's averaging just 8.2 minutes per game this season. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason drops 26 points in win over Thunder
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:29 PM
Tari Eason had 26 points (10-of-22 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, three steals and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: Eason is still managing a leg injury that caused him to sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Hornets on Thursday. The 24-year-old small forward led the Rockets in scoring Saturday, though he was hardly efficient with 26 points on 22 attempts. Eason has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. He and the Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, beginning with the Clippers coming to town on Tuesday. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has double-double in win vs. OKC
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:25 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points (5-of-12 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: Smith had 17 points and seven rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Hornets. The 22-year-old forward was a little better in both categories Saturday with 22 points and 10 boards as the Rockets beat the Thunder. Smith has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a home date with the Clippers on Tuesday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun has triple-double in win over OKC
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:20 PM
Alperen Sengun had 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, three blocks and one three-pointer in the Rockets' 112-106 victory over the Thunder on Saturday.
Analysis: Coming off his worst game of the season, with just seven points in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, Sengun bounced back in a major way Saturday against the Thunder. The 23-year-old center had a triple-double to go along with three steals and three blocks. Sengun even had a bucket in the final minute that helped seal the victory over the defending champions. Sengun and the Rockets have four games coming up in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Tuesday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (illness) available, won't start
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 9:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Amen Thompson (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder but will not start.
Analysis: Added to the injury report early Saturday afternoon, Thompson is good to go for the matchup with Oklahoma City. However, he will not be in the starting lineup, as Reed Sheppard receives the nod. Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün complete the quintet. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (illness) questionable vs. OKC
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 6:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Amen Thompson (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Thompson, a late addition to the Rockets' injury report, has yet to miss a game this season. It goes without saying that his absence would have a significant impact on Houston's play, especially on defense. Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday would be in line for additional opportunities due to the lack of on-ball playmakers. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) removed from injury report
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Eason did not play in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, as Houston was playing its second game in as many nights. His return means that Josh Okogie will head to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 17 points, full stat line
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:41 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. tallied 17 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Smith continues to provide consistent production, sitting within the top-50 in nine-cat formats over the past three weeks, according to Basketball Monster. As a result, his season-long value has improved, with Smith being a 10th-round player. He's rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so it might be time for some managers in 10-team formats to consider adding Smith if he's sitting on the waiver wire. The Rockets end Week 16 with a game against the Thunder on Saturday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops game-high 31 points in defeat
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:40 PM
Kevin Durant finished Thursday's loss to the Hornets with 31 points (11-of-21 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one steal, five steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Limited to 15 points in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Celtics, Durant more than doubled that number against the Hornets. However, it wasn't enough to keep the Rockets from failing to reach 100 points for the second consecutive game. Of course, when Alperen ?engün (seven points, eight rebounds, five assists and one block) shoots 3-of-10 from the field, Durant's output can only make so much of a difference. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) out vs. Hornets, Okogie to start
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 1:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Thursday's game is the second in as many nights for the Rockets, who lost to the Celtics on Wednesday. As a result, Eason will sit for injury management reasons, with Okogie moving into the starting lineup. Houston's other four starters are unchanged. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) out vs. Charlotte
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) has been ruled out against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: Tate has only played a small role when available this season. Dorian Finney-Smith, who will be back after missing Wednesday's game, should see a few extra minutes with Tate sidelined. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) off injury report
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: DFS sat out the first leg of this back-to-back, but he will be available for the second. Tari Eason is questionable after playing on Wednesday, so they may have been trying to stagger their availability. DFS should play his typical 15 minutes off the bench. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) questionable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is questionable to play against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: On the second night of a back-to-back, there is a chance Eason isn't available. He hasn't played in a back-to-back this season, and if that trend continues, Josh Okogie should start in his place, with Reed Sheppard taking on extra minutes off the bench. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. hits three triples, scores 13
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:31 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. accounted for 13 points (5-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith has hit double figures in four straight and eight of his last ten games, providing some semblance of consistency. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Smith's fantasy upside may be limited due to him sharing a lineup with Kevin Durant, Alperen ?engün and Amen Thompson. Still, he's capable of providing good enough value to merit being rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant limited to 15 points in blowout loss
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:31 PM
Kevin Durant finished Wednesday's loss to the Celtics with 15 points (4-of-11 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: While both teams started slowly in Wednesday's game, the Celtics got going after halftime, while the Rockets didn't. The result was a 114-93 beating, and Durant struggled throughout. He missed all four of his three-point attempts, and KD has now scored 28 points over the last two games on 10-of-28 shooting. The good news for fantasy managers is that Durant won't have long to dwell on this performance, as the Rockets host the red-hot Hornets on Thursday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün ejected during fourth quarter
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:09 PM
Alperen ?engün was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Celtics with 6:03 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: A frustrating night for ?engün ended prematurely, as he was ejected for arguing a no-call on a drive to the basket. He was the second Rocket to be ejected, with head coach Ime Udoka receiving his marching orders at the end of the third quarter. ?engün finished with 13 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one blocked shot. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (ankle) back Wednesday vs. Celtics
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 12:22 PM
Kevin Durant (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Durant was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability isn't a surprise. The 37-year-old small forward missed Monday's game against the Pacers after tweaking something in his ankle. It was only the third game Durant has missed all season. Reed Sheppard will return to the bench with Durant back in the starting lineup. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out vs. Boston
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 12:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Wednesday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Rockets, who face the Hornets on Thursday. As a result, Finney-Smith will not play due to left ankle injury management. His absence may result in increased playing time for Jae'Sean Tate, but there's no streaming value to be had there. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (ankle) probable Wednesday vs. Boston
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 12:04 PM
Kevin Durant (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Durant missed just his third game of the entire season Monday against the Pacers. The 37-year-old small forward tweaked something in his ankle, but the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Durant is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Reed Sheppard will return to the bench with Durant expected to return. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson turns in 16/11/7/2/2 line vs. Pacers
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 4:11 PM
Amen Thompson posted a full line on Monday with 16 points (6-of-15 FGs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks against the Pacers.
Analysis: Thompson had a subpar night from the floor, but he was able to pour in the counting stats to make up for it. He came close to recording a triple-double and was still able to make a big impact on the defensive end. Thompson started the year off slowly, but he has turned into the player that managers were hoping he would be when they took him in the second and third rounds of fantasy drafts. He'll look to keep this going against the Celtics on Wednesday. |
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