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Kevin Durant KD drops season-high 40 points in win over Magic
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 5:14 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 40 points (14-of-28 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in a 113-108 win over the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Durant went nuclear in this game, setting new season highs for both scoring and shot attempts in the win. Since the All-Star break, KD has averaged 27.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and three triples per game, and he has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of his last three games. He'll look to stay hot in Miami on Saturday to wrap up the week. |
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Amen Thompson HOU starts Amen, Durant, Eason, Smith, ?engün
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 1:08 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Thompson is back in the Rockets' lineup after sitting out Wednesday's win over the Kings, pushing Reed Sheppard to the bench. While Sheppard will remain in the rotation, his playing time will likely decrease. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson is back on Thursday
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7:56 AM
Amen Thompson (quad) will be active on Thursday against the Magic.
Analysis: Thompson was out on Wednesday, which allowed Reed Sheppard to step into the starting lineup and post 28 points with a career-high seven three-pointers made. Given how well he played, we'd have to assume that Sheppard will still see solid minutes on Thursday, but Thompson should be back in the starting lineup and play close to his normal role. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 21 points, five assists vs. SAC
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:41 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Durant had a rather routine night at the office, as the Rockets were never really challenged by the Kings. He played 28 minutes, and that should keep the 37-year-old in good spirits for Thursday's game against the Magic. Over the past month, Durant has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Thursday's game is the first of two that Houston will play before Week 18 concludes. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün posts 26/13/11/2/3 line vs. SAC
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:40 PM
Alperen ?engün tallied 26 points (9-of-13 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, three blocks and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: ?engün put on a show at the Kings' expense on Wednesday, recording the 11th triple-double of his NBA career. With no Amen Thompson due to injury, even more of the playmaking responsibilities landed on ?engün's shoulders, and he was excellent. Over the past month, the Rockets' center has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. ?engün and the Rockets should face a far stiffer test on Thursday when they visit the Magic. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith (ankle) out Wednesday, in Thursday
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 12:28 PM
Lachard Binkley
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Kings but be available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Finney-Smith's availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes for some of Houston's other reserves. Josh Okogie and Aaron Holiday should play more against the Kings, but neither is worth the risk in most fantasy leagues. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson (quad) out Wednesday vs. Kings
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 9:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Amen Thompson (quad) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Kings.
Analysis: Thompson is dealing with left quadricep tendonitis, and the injury will cost him at least one game. In Thompson's absence, Reed Sheppard could join the starting lineup, making him an intriguing streamer in a favorable matchup with Sacramento's shorthanded defense. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has 31 points, nine boards in win
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 6:03 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points (12-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, three steals, three blocks and six three-pointers in the Rockets' 125-105 victory over the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Smith led the Rockets in scoring with 31 points in the victory over the Jazz on Monday. The Rockets turned the ball over 26 times combined, but still cruised to a 20-point victory. The 22-year-old power forward has provided top-40 per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have three more games in Week 18, the next of which comes on Wednesday against the Kings. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Udoka: Jae'Sean Tate (knee) has MCL sprain
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 2:36 PM
Adam Wexler
Rockets coach Ime Udoka told reporters Jae'Sean Tate (knee) suffered an MCL sprain will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: Udoka admitted that a grade two MCL sprain typically sidelines players for 4-6 weeks, but noted that the Rockets will re-evaluate Tate every two weeks. This isn't good news for the 30-year-old small forward. His absence doesn't impact fantasy basket ball, though Dorian Finney-Smith could see more minutes off the bench. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (knee) ruled out vs. Utah
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Tate sprained his right knee during Saturday's loss to the Knicks. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Rockets may give fellow reserve Dorian Finney-Smith a few more minutes. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 10 rebounds, seven assists
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 5:54 PM
Amen Thompson accounted for 12 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Thompson, whose defense kept Jalen Brunson under wraps for the first three quarters of Saturday's defeat, recorded his 11th double-double of the season. All that was missing from his stat line was a three-pointer, but that has never been a strength of the third-year guard. Even with Thompson not bringing three-point value to the table, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. Given his role within the Rockets' rotation, that should not change anytime soon. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 21/4/1/1/1 line vs. NYK
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 5:53 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. finished Saturday's loss to the Knicks with 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Smith shot 4-of-8 from three against the Knicks, with the four triples being the most in a game for him since hitting seven in a January 18 win over the Pelicans. The Rockets forward filled his stat line, and he's been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past three weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets open a four-game Week 18 on Monday against the Jazz. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 30 points vs. NYK
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 5:53 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 30 points (10-of-26 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Durant has scored at least 30 points in both of Houston's post-break games, but he was far less efficient against the Knicks than he was in Thursday's win over the Hornets. Things went south for KD and the Rockets in the fourth quarter, as he shot 2-of-7 from the field and Houston blew an 18-point lead. The good news for fantasy managers is that Houston opens its four-game Week 18 with games against the Jazz and Kings, which should be big nights for Durant. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (knee) will not return vs. New York
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Will Guillory
Jae'Sean Tate (knee) will not return to Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Tate injured his right knee during the second quarter when his leg was landed on by New York's Karl-Anthony Towns as the two were scrambling for a loose ball. Tate has been diagnosed with a sprained knee, but more will be learned about the severity of the injury in the coming days. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Kevin Durant Durant has 35/8/4/1/3 line in win over Hornets
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 3:26 PM
Kevin Durant had 35 points (14-of-20 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in the Rockets' 105-101 victory over the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: Durant was flawless in the victory over the Hornets on Thursday. The 37-year-old small forward was efficient with 35 points on 20 attempts from the field and had a full stat line. Durant has provided second-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets will finish out the week on Saturday against the Knicks on the road. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant posts 21/8/6 line with 8 turnovers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:23 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 21 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, one block, three three-pointers and eight turnovers in a 105-102 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This was a decent performance for KD, but turnovers continue to be an issue for him. Over his last four games, Durant has averaged 5.8 turnovers per game, which has limited his value in category leagues. He'll get some time to recover during the All-Star break after playing in the All-Star Game, so hopefully the turnovers won't continue to plague his value down the stretch of the season. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. posts another double-double
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:20 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), 12 rebounds and two three-pointers against the Clippers.
Analysis: This was the third straight game that Smith was able to record a double-double, which is his second-longest streak of the season. He had four straight in mid-December and will look to match that mark in Houston's first game after the All-Star break. Smith has been excellent over the last two weeks and has contribute plenty of defensive stats, even though he didn't in this game. He had at least one block in seven straight games before failing to swat a shot in this one. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason logs 34 minutes vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:17 PM
Tari Eason finished with 13 points (4-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This wasn't a productive outing for Eason, but it was still an encouraging one. After logging 30 minutes on Tuesday, he played 34 minutes in this one, which was his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled in both games, but if he can continue to be available like this, then he should be a strong options for fantasy managers over the final two months of this season. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) available vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is available to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Eason will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable for this game. This is a big step for Eason since this will be his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled on Tuesday and will look to get back on track in this one. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (leg) available vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (leg) is available to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: ?engün will be good to go after initially being listed as probable for this game. He finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists against the Clippers on Tuesday and will look to have another productive night in the rematch. |
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