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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) scores 17 in return
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 4:51 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) tallied 17 points (5-of-8 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Smith was back in the Rockets' lineup after a one-game absence and had a solid night scoring-wise. The 17 points were the most for him in four appearances, having tallied 31 in a February 23 win over the Jazz. Smith entered Sunday having missed three of Houston's previous four games with an ankle injury, and his return pushed Reed Sheppard to the bench. Sheppard (17/3/3/1/1 with three three-pointers) still played 35 minutes against the Spurs, and he should remain rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün limited to 16 points vs. Spurs
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 4:50 PM
Alperen ?engün amassed 16 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds and three assists in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: While ?engün shot the ball well from the field on Sunday, his overall impact was limited. And, to the dismay of managers in nine-cat formats, turnovers remain an issue for the Rockets' center. ?engün was responsible for five on Sunday, pushing his total to 24 over his last four games. That's an area ?engün must clean up if the Rockets are to make a run in the playoffs. Fantasy managers would also appreciate him making progress in that area. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson records 23/7/6/1 line vs. Spurs
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 4:50 PM
Amen Thompson finished Sunday's loss to the Spurs with 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal.
Analysis: Thompson has been highly productive for fantasy managers over his last five games. Scoring at least 18 points in each appearance, the Rockets wing has averaged 21.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 60.3 percent from the field. The lackluster three-point production and low free-throw percentage limit Thompson's value in some category league formats, but most managers know what they're getting from him at this early stage in his career. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant finishes road defeat with 23 points
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 4:50 PM
Kevin Durant accumulated 23 points (7-of-12 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Durant had a good night in San Antonio, but it wasn't enough to keep the Rockets from getting blown out. All that his final line lacked was a steal, but fantasy managers aren't going to lose any sleep over that. Durant and the Rockets open a three-game Week 20 on Tuesday against the Raptors. The schedule isn't great for managers whose leagues have reached the playoff rounds, as Houston plays its final game of the week on Friday. |
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Jabari Smith HOU starts Thompson, Durant, Eason, Smith, ?engün
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 12:44 PM
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Smith is back in the Rockets' starting lineup, pushing Reed Sheppard to the bench. Sheppard will still play heavy minutes and should be rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) absent from injury report
Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 11:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Smith is back after sitting out Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, which was Houston's second game in as many nights. His return means that Reed Sheppard will return to the bench, where he will still play heavy minutes. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant has 20/8/5 line in win over Blazers
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 4:44 PM
Kevin Durant had 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists and one block in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: While Durant managed to score 20 points with eight rebounds and five assists, he made the most of a rough game. The 37-year-old small forward was hardly efficient with 20 points coming on 18 attempts and eight turnovers. Durant has still provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 26/7/7 line in win Friday
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 4:36 PM
Amen Thompson had 26 points (11-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Thompson appeared to tweak his ankle in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, but showed no ill effects with monster game against the Trail Blazers on Friday. The 23-year-old point guard had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Thompson also had an impact on the defensive end with two steals and a block. He's provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out Week 19 against the Spurs on Sunday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun has 28/6/2 line in win over Blazers
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 4:28 PM
Alperen Sengun had 28 points (11-of-15 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in the Rockets' 106-99 victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: Sengun has had at least 28 points in two of his last three games. The 23-year-old center was excellent Friday against the Trail Blazers, shooting 73.3 percent from the field. Sengun has provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets close out Week 19 on Sunday against the Spurs. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) out Friday vs. Blazers
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 1:16 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Smith is set to miss only his fourth game of the season on Friday against the Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old forward is dealing with an ankle injury. With Smith out, Tari Eason and Josh Okogie should see additional minutes. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (ankle) upgraded to available
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 12:31 PM
Varun Shankar
Amen Thompson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Thompson is good to go after appearing to tweak his right ankle during Thursday's loss to the Warriors. He'll take on his usual role within the starting lineup. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) questionable Friday
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 8:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Smith Jr. logged 42 minutes in Thursday's OT loss to the Warriors, and the Rockets may give him the night off for the second leg of a back-to-back set as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain. If JSJ is unable to go, Tari Eason and Josh Okogie could see additional run. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (ankle) posts 18/10/5/4 stat line
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 4:40 PM
Amen Thompson (ankle) accumulated 18 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, five assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Thompson appeared to tweak his right ankle late in the third quarter of Thursday's game, but he was able to return after spending a little time on the bench. The Rockets' wing played 44 of a possible 53 minutes against the Warriors, and that's with Houston hosting Portland on Friday. Add in the ankle injury, and fantasy managers should not be surprised if Thompson shows up on the injury report. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün finishes OT defeat with 17 points
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 4:38 PM
Alperen ?engün recorded 17 points (8-of-20 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in Thursday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: ?engün's seven assists on Thursday were the most in a game for him since February 25, when he recorded 11 as part of a triple-double against the Kings. The Rockets' center wasn't as productive against the Warriors, an unsurprising development, given the defensive abilities of Draymond Green and Al Horford. What should also make ?engün managers feel better is that the Rockets play twice more in Week 19, starting with the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 23/6/3/3/1 line vs. GSW
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 4:38 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Durant's streak of games with at least 30 points ended at three on Thursday, but he still shot 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line. Since the All-Star break, the Rockets star has averaged 28.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 93.8 percent from the foul line. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith (ankle) out Thursday, in Friday
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 12:07 PM
The Rockets Wire
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors but will play on Friday against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Finney-Smith was due to take an injury management night for one of Houston's next two games since the team is playing a back-to-back. He'll sit on Thursday, which likely means more playing time for Josh Okogie. There's no need to consider adding Okogie in fantasy leagues. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (illness) available vs. GSW
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 11:58 AM
Lachard Binkley
Alperen ?engün (illness) is available to play against the Warriors on Thursday.
Analysis: ?engün was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he'll be good to and will occupy his typical spot in the starting unit. He had 32 points and 12 rebounds in their last game and will look to stay hot in this one. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (illness) questionable vs. Warriors
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 11:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: ?engün is dealing with an illness, casting some doubt on his availability for Thursday's game. If he's unable to play, the Rockets could more Clint Capela into the starting lineup, which would give him some value as a deep-league streamer. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) will play vs. GSW
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 9:49 AM
Will Kunkel
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) will play against the Warriors on Thursday.
Analysis: Following a two-game absence, Smith will return to take on Golden State, which is what Rockets coach Ime Udoka had previously indicated. Reed Sheppard played well as a starter, but he will likely return to the bench with Smith returning. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (ankle) will play vs. Warriors
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 9:47 AM
Will Kunkel
Amen Thompson (ankle) will be available to play against the Warriors on Thursday.
Analysis: Thompson exited early from Monday's win over Washington after injuring his ankle in the fourth quarter, but that won't keep him from suiting up against Golden State. He'll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit. |
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