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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 16/10/6/1/2 line vs. SAS
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 5:11 PM
Amen Thompson recorded 16 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Thompson recorded another robust stat line, continuing to offer excellent fantasy value. The Rockets' guard/forward has been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the value may not align with his Yahoo! ADP (21), Thompson is only two rounds off after getting off to a slow start to begin the season. Something to watch is whether Houston adds a point guard ahead of the trade deadline, as that would affect Thompson's fantasy ceiling. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant notches 18 points, seven assists
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 5:09 PM
Kevin Durant accumulated 18 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Spurs.
Analysis: After going off for a season-high 39 in a January 17 win over the Timberwolves, Durant has totaled 36 over his last two games. However, he was more efficient on Tuesday than in Sunday's win over the Pelicans, and the seven assists were a nice bonus for fantasy managers. Durant has recorded 22 assists over the last three games and has offered second-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 20/13/9 line vs. SAS
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 5:09 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Tuesday's win over the Spurs with 20 points (7-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 13 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: ?engün finished Tuesday's comeback victory one assist shy of his second triple-double of the season. While he only attempted two shots in the fourth quarter, the Rockets' center's basket with 38.6 seconds remaining extended his team's lead to four. Houston held San Antonio to 14 points in the final frame. Houston now hits the road for a challenging back-to-back, visiting Philadelphia on Thursday and Detroit the following night. |
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Josh Okogie HOU starts Amen, Okogie, Durant, Smith, ?engün
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: The Rockets lost Steven Adams to a Grade 3 ankle sprain during Sunday's win over the Pelicans, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. While Tari Eason (ankle) is available after a five-game absence, he'll come off the bench, with Okogie receiving the starting nod. |
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Steven Adams Udoka: Steven Adams (anke) out indefinitely
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 12:27 PM
Vanessa Richardson
Rockets coach Ime Udoka told reporters Steven Adams (ankle) is out indefinitely.
Analysis: Adams left Sunday's game against the Pelicans with an ankle injury and didn't return. While X-rays were negative, Udoka told reporters Tuesday that Adams is dealing with a Grade 3 ankle sprain and he's out indefinitely. With Adams sidelined, Tari Eason will move back into the starting lineup and Clint Capela could move into the rotation as the backup center. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) available Tuesday vs. Spurs
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 12:25 PM
Tari Eason (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Eason is returning from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury. With Steven Adams (ankle) now set to miss extended time, Eason should slide right back into the starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) questionable vs. San Antonio
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is questionable to play against the Spurs on Tuesday.
Analysis: Eason has missed the last five games for the Rockets but could be back in the lineup to take on San Antonio. Steven Adams started in his place in Houston's last game, but Josh Okogie had been starting previously. Eason would likely start if he returns. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) doesn't return after injury
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:31 PM
Will Guillory
Steven Adams (ankle) finished Sunday's win over the Pelicans with five points (2-of-3 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Adams, who started alongside Alperen ?engün, needed help getting back to the locker room after rolling his left ankle during the fourth quarter. The good news is that X-rays were negative, so the veteran center is dealing with a sprain. However, Adams is likely going to miss some time, which should push Clint Capela (DNP-CD) into the rotation. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant now sixth on all-time scoring list
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:29 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 18 points (5-of-18 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Durant didn't shoot the ball well, making one of his eight three-point attempts, but that didn't prevent him from making some history. With a fourth-quarter free throw, he passed Dirk Nowitzki to move into sixth on the all-time scoring list. The next name on the storied list is Michael Jordan. Durant didn't have his best night scoring-wise, but he did dish out eight assists to preserve some value. He'll look to have a better night on Tuesday against the Spurs. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 21 points, five steals
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:28 PM
Alperen ?engün amassed 21 points (9-of-15 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, five steals and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: ?engün had a good night, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and matching his career-high with five steals. If there has been an issue for the Rockets' center recently, it has been the foul line. Over the past two weeks, ?engün has only made 45.8 percent of his attempts. Sunday's 3-of-5 effort is a step in the right direction, and he's still shooting 69.9 percent for the season. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson records 20/8/6/1/1 line vs. NOR
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:28 PM
Amen Thompson accounted for 20 points (10-of-14 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: All that was missing from Thompson's stat line was a three-pointer, but that's a common occurrence for the third-year guard. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-50 player. While that isn't on par with his Yahoo! ADP (21), Thompson's production has been consistent. The Rockets play three games in Week 14. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. goes for season-high 32 points
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:27 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. tallied 32 points (11-of-21 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: On a night when teammate Kevin Durant made some personal history, Smith had one of the best games of his NBA career. The Rockets' forward finished with a season-high point total, and the seven three-pointers were a career-high. And to say Smith needed a night like Sunday would be an understatement. Even with this performance, he's shot 36.1 percent from the field over the past two weeks. Smith will look to carry the momentum into a three-game Week 14 that begins on Tuesday against the Spurs. |
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Steven Adams HOU starts Amen, Durant, Smith, ?engün, Adams
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 12:41 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen ?engün and Steven Adams will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: The Rockets will go with a bigger lineup for their final game of Week 13, with Adams replacing Josh Okogie in the starting five. Adams has a higher fantasy ceiling when starting, but he mainly provides rebounds in that role. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 12:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Eason will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained ankle. Josh Okogie has been his replacement in the starting lineup recently, but the production has not been good enough to make Okogie a player worth streaming. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. NOR
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 10:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Eason has missed Houston's last four games with a sprained ankle. Josh Okogie has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not made him worth streaming. |
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Kevin Durant Durant drops season-high 39 points in win over MIN
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 39 points (11-of-18 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block, six three-pointers and five turnovers in a 110-105 win over the Timberwolves on Friday.
Analysis: On Thursday, Durant had one of his worst shooting performances of the season in a blowout loss to the Thunder. However, he was able to respond with one of his best games of the year. The turnovers and free throws were suboptimal, but he set a new season high for scoring and was still effective as a playmaker. Durant hasn't been as effective this year as he's been in the past, but he's still more than capable of outings like this from time to time. |
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Alperen Sengun ?engün tallies 25/14/3/1/1 line vs. Minnesota
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 6:32 PM
Alperen ?engün recorded a double-double on Friday with 25 points (11-of-22 FGs, 3-of-9 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Though it was an abysmal night from the free throw line, ?engün was able to record his third-straight double-double while posting a full stat line. The poor free throw percentage dragged his overall value down in this game, but he was able to do enough for help Houston get the win before fouling out late in the game. They'll wrap up the week against the Pelicans on Sunday, which is a favorable matchup for ?engün to have another big night. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) ruled out vs. Minnesota
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 2:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Analysis: This will be a fourth straight absence for Eason, which means Josh Okogie should remain in the starting unit for another game. However, that hasn't resulted in much production in the box score from him. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) absent from injury report
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 9:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Adams played 25 minutes off the bench in Thursday's loss to the Thunder. His absence from the injury report means he'll be available for both ends of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Alperen ?engün is locked in as the starting center, which limits Adams' fantasy upside. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith (ankle) removed from injury report
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 9:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Finney-Smith is back after missing Houston's last two games for injury management reasons. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Reed Sheppard and JD Davison, with the latter possibly falling out of the rotation entirely. |
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