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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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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) questionable Friday vs. MIN
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 9:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Eason has missed Houston's last three games, most recently sitting out Thursday's loss to the Thunder. Josh Okogie has started the previous two, but his production in that role has been limited. Okogie losing minutes to Eason would not affect fantasy basketball, as he should not be rostered in most leagues. |
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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.
Analysis: ?engün recorded his 18th double-double of the season on Thursday, with this being the first time since before Christmas that he's recorded one in consecutive games. The Rockets' center's fantasy progress was somewhat derailed by injuries that sidelined him for five of seven games after Christmas, but he appeared to be getting back on track. The good news for ?engün managers is that the Rockets still have two games left in Week 13. |
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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.
Analysis: While double-doubles have been the norm for frontcourt partner Alperen ?engün, that hasn't been the case for Smith. On Thursday, he recorded his eighth of the season and second since going on a run of four consecutive games with a double-double in mid-December. Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smith has been a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past month. |
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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.
Analysis: The Rockets had a rough night shooting the ball, making 34 percent of their field-goal attempts overall and 7-of-24 from beyond the arc. Durant missed all five of his three-point attempts, but the production in other categories, most notably rebounds and steals, should help compensate for the inefficient scoring to an extent. He'll look to bounce back on Friday in what should be another challenging matchup, as the Rockets host the Timberwolves. |
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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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