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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün grabs game-high 13 rebounds
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 4:15 PM
Alperen ?engün recorded 14 points (7-of-15 FGs), 13 rebounds, five assists and one block in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. posts 17 points, 10 rebounds
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 4:15 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. finished Thursday's loss to the Thunder with 17 points (5-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers.
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores inefficient 19 points vs. OKC
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 4:15 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 19 points (7-of-23 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out Thursday vs. OKC
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Finney-Smith will miss a second consecutive game due to left ankle injury management. Reed Sheppard and JD Davison both surpassed 20 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Bulls, while Jae'Sean Tate played five minutes. While Sheppard is already rostered in standard leagues, there's no need to leap Davison or Tate. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) out Thursday vs. Oklahoma City
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 12:10 PM
NBA Injuries
Tari Eason (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Eason will miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered against the Trail Blazers on January 9. Josh Okogie has most recently started in Eason's spot and is a likely candidate to fill in again on Thursday as the Rockets look to win back-to-back games. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson tallies 23/5/2/2 line vs. Chicago
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 5:04 PM
Amen Thompson finished with 23 points (6-of-10 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer on Tuesday against the Bulls.
Analysis: Thompson has been on quite the scoring stretch, which continued in this game. He has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and in seven of his last eight appearances. However, the most impressive part has been his improvement at the free throw line. His free throw percentage has leaped up 12.2 percent this season, and he was outstanding from the line in this game. His last three games have been average, but prior to that, he went four straight games without missing a shot from the charity stripe. This is an encouraging development for Thompson's upside as a shooter, which can lead to fantasy superstardom. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores team-high 28 points vs. Bulls
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 5:01 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 28 points (12-of-23 FGs), 10 rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday.
Analysis: KD is always a consistent scorer, but his impact on the glass recently has been huge. This was his third double-double in his last five games, and he hasn't scored less than 20 points in a game in over a month. Duran is the epitome of consistency and will continue to put up gaudy lines over the Rockets' next three games this week, with the Thunder up next on Thursday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün puts up 23/7/11 line vs. Chicago
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 4:52 PM
Alperen ?engün recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 23 points (10-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one block against the Bulls.
Analysis: This was the third time this season that ?engün finished with at least 10 assists, and if he was as effective on the glass as he typically is, this could've been a triple-double. ?engün is averaging a career high in points, assists, steals and blocks, which has led to the best fantasy season of his career, even if his boards are slightly down. He'll look to have a big night in their next game on Thursday against the Thunder. |
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Josh Okogie Josh Okogie starting, Aaron Holiday to bench
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 1:46 PM
Lachard Binkley
Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun will start against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Analysis: Aaron Holiday started Houston's last game with Tari Eason sidelined, but that won't continue against Chicago. Holiday will head to the bench, with Okogie returning to the starting lineup, where he spent a lot of time at the beginning of the year. |
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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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