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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 20/8/7 line in win over Pacers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:29 PM
Amen Thompson had 20 points (6-of-9 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block against the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Thompson's shooting remains inconsistent. The 22-year-old point guard's 20 points were just the second time he's had at least 20 points in his last six games. Thompson threatened a triple-double with eight rebounds and seven assists against the Pacers Monday. After a slow start to the season, he's provided fourth-round value over the last two weeks. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has double-double in win Monday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:25 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three three-pointers against the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Smith had another great game against the Pacers on Monday. While Tari Eason is back starting and played 29 minutes, Smith's fantasy value wasn't impacted negatively. Smith is rostered in just 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is simply too low. He's provided sixth-round value over the last two weeks and is showing no signs of slowing down. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 30 points in win over Pacers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:20 PM
Kevin Durant had 30 points (13-of-20 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one block and two three-pointers in the Rockets' 126-119 victory over the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Durant has had 30 points in back-to-back games now. The 37-year-old small forward is in the groove going 24-of-37 from the field over the last two games. Durant is off to a great start this week after providing top-10 fantasy value over the last two weeks. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) will not return Monday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:18 PM
Vanessa Richardson
Steven Adams (ankle) will not return to Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Filling in for the injured Alperen ?engün in the Rockets' starting lineup, Adams exited during the third quarter with a sprained right ankle. If he misses time beyond the rest of Monday's game, the Rockets may have to rely on Clint Capela to take on a prominent role. But that would only happen if ?engün remains out. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (calf) out Monday vs. Pacers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (calf) is out for Monday's matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: ?engün sat out Saturday against Cleveland, and his continued absence should lead to a second straight start for Steven Adams and additional minutes for Clint Capela off the bench. Adams is worth streaming for fantasy managers in need of big man help. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (calf) questionable Monday vs. IND
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 11:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: ?engün did not play in Saturday's win over the Cavaliers, which moved Steven Adams into the starting lineup and increased Clint Capela's minutes off the bench. While Adams is worth a look for those needing rebounds, Capela is not. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. posts 15/7/2/1/1 line vs. CLE
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 4:23 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. amassed 15 points (6-of-9 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smith has provided sixth-round per-game value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While there is certainly concern about how Tari Eason's return may affect his value, Smith was solid in wins over the Lakers and Cavaliers to end Week 10. Also, Eason (nine points, six rebounds, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 21 minutes) will remain limited to 25 minutes, and back-to-backs remain off the board for the foreseeable future. For that reason, Smith's fantasy value may be protected for the time being. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 30 points in 29 minutes vs. CLE
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 4:23 PM
Kevin Durant finished Saturday's win over the Cavaliers with 30 points (11-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: The final score of 117-100 does not tell the whole story, as the Rockets led by more than 30 at one point in the second half. For that reason, Durant was not on the floor as much as fantasy managers would have hoped, especially after scoring 23 points in the first half. Over the past two weeks, the future Hall of Fame forward has provided top-10 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And given who Houston plays in Week 11 (Indiana, Brooklyn and Dallas), Durant could be in for more big games, provided the Rockets don't race out to huge leads. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams to start Saturday vs. Cleveland
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 12:25 PM
Vanessa Richardson
Steven Adams will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Rockets won't have Alperen ?engün for Saturday's game, as he has been ruled out with left calf tightness. As a result, Adams will move into the starting lineup, where he can provide streaming value for those needing rebounds and blocks. Also, Clint Capela should play rotation minutes off the bench. Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. complete the starting five. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (calf) questionable Saturday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: ?engün is dealing with tightness in his left calf. The same issue landed the Rockets center on the injury report ahead of Thursday's win over the Lakers, and he ultimately played 31 minutes. If ?engün can't play on Saturday, the Rockets would likely move Steven Adams into the starting lineup. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason records six âstocks' in spot start
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:36 PM
Tari Eason tallied 13 points (6-of-14 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, four steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: In his third game back from an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month, Eason made his second start of the season. While the three-pointers weren't falling, with the Rockets' forward shooting 1-of-5, he did a little bit of everything else. Eason's six defensive contributions were a season-high, and it's something that he's capable of doing consistently. Even if this start was a one-time deal, now is a good time to add Eason if he's available in your league. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün grabs 12 rebounds in blowout win
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:35 PM
Alperen ?engün accounted for 14 points (5-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: ?engün only attempted seven shots on Thursday, the fewest in a game for him this season. However, the Rockets center did record his 16th double-double of the season. ?engün has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (19). The sore spot for fantasy managers has been turnovers, with ?engün committing six on Thursday. If he can clean up that area, his nine-cat value will improve. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 26/7/5/1 stat line vs. Lakers
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:35 PM
Amen Thompson amassed 26 points (12-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Playing on Christmas Day for the first time in his NBA career, Thompson was outstanding against the Lakers. All that was lacking from his stat line was a blocked shot and a three-pointer, but the third-year wing provided excellent value in the other fantasy categories. After a relatively slow start to the season, Thompson has been a fourth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the last two weeks. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores 25 in Christmas Day blowout
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
Kevin Durant finished Thursday's win over the Lakers with 25 points (8-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers.
Analysis: After a disappointing effort in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers, Durant and the Rockets took care of business against the Lakers. He's scored at least 25 points in four of his last six games, and according to Basketball Monster, KD is ranked second in eight- and nine-cat formats over the previous two weeks. The Rockets end Week 10 at home on Saturday against the Cavaliers. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) available Thursday vs. LAL
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 1:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Tate is good to go after initially being questionable with a left wrist contusion. However, being available does not guarantee that he'll see any action. Leave Tate on the waiver wire. |
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Alperen Sengun HOU starts Amen, Durant, Eason, Smith, ?engün
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 12:46 PM
Will Guillory
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: ?engün is good to go after initially being listed as questionable with tightness in his left calf. The lone change to the starting lineup is Eason, who replaces Josh Okogie. Whether this holds or not, now is the time to add Eason in standard leagues if he's still sitting on your league's waiver wire. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Shams: Finney-Smith (ankle) available Thursday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:02 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will make his season debut on Thursday against the Lakers.
Analysis: Finney-Smith will make his season debut on Thursday after undergoing offseason ankle surgery. While he has the potential to provide the Rockets with another 3-and-D wing, Finney-Smith will be under a strict minutes restriction on Thursday. There is no need to consider rostering him right now. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:52 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Finney-Smith hasn't played yet this season after undergoing offseason ankle surgery. The 32-year-old small forward is getting closer to his season debut, though. He at least has a chance to play Thursday given his questionable listing. Even if Finney-Smith isn't available on Christmas Day against the Lakers, his return isn't far off. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun (calf) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:49 PM
Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sengun popped up on the injury report as questionable with a calf injury Wednesday night ahead of the Rockets' Christmas Day matchup with the Lakers. If the 23-year-old center can't go, it'll be bad news for Houston. Steven Adams and Clint Capela would handle the center minutes for the Rockets. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 19 points, nine rebounds
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:59 PM
Amen Thompson recorded 19 points (7-of-10 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Thompson finished Tuesday's defeat with a solid stat line. He's scored at least 18 points in four of his last six appearances and has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. Thompson and the Rockets play two more games in Week 10, starting with the Lakers on Christmas Night in the final game of Houston's road trip. |
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