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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable Saturday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Adams was held out of Thursday's win over the Nets, and he may miss another game on Saturday. If so, Clint Capela would assume the backup center responsibilities. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (illness) absent from injury report
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Capela did not play in Thursday's win over the Nets, leaving Houston with only Alperen ?engün available at the center position. If Steven Adams remains out, Capela will likely slot in as the backup, but that is not enough to make him a viable fantasy option. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 22 points, 11 assists vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:30 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: While Durant was unable to extend his streak of 30-point games to three, that does not diminish his overall productivity. The Rockets forward dished out a season-high 11 assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play once more during Week 11, Saturday night in Dallas. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (calf) scores 20 points in return
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:29 PM
Alperen ?engün (calf) amassed 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: After a two-game absence with a calf injury, ?engün was back in the Rockets' lineup on Thursday. He recorded an efficient stat line against the rebuilding Nets, but the most critical takeaway for fantasy managers was that ?engün was able to play 34 minutes. With Steven Adams and Clint Capela both out due to injury, the Rockets had to rely on their starter a bit more than they may have preferred, and he handled it well. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson scores game-high 23 points vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:28 PM
Amen Thompson finished Thursday's win over the Nets with 23 points (10-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: While the Rockets don't look to Thompson to be a prolific scorer, he has increased his production in recent games. The third-year wing has scored at least 18 points in five of his last six appearances, one reason why he has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Houston ends its Week 11 schedule with a road game against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun (calf) available, starting vs. Nets
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen Sengun is available to play on Thursday against the Nets.
Analysis: Despite originally being questionable for Thursday's game, Sengun will begin the new year in the Rockets' lineup. His return from a two-game absence will move Steven Adams back to the bench. Sengun is averaging 22.7/9.4/6.8 splits this season and has been one of the better centers from a fantasy basketball perspective. He'll join Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. in the starting lineup. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) available Thursday vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:52 AM
Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Tari Eason (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Eason is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. He'll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Josh Okogie remaining with the bench unit. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (illness) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:48 AM
Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Clint Capela (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Rockets will be without at least two centers for Thursday's game, as Capela and Steven Adams (ankle) are out. Alperen ?engün (calf) is a game-time decision. If he's unable to go, Houston may be forced to slide Jabari Smith Jr. into the center position. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:45 AM
Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Steven Adams (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Adams is out after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. With Clint Capela also out, the Rockets could be severely shorthanded in the post, even if Alperen ?engün is cleared to return from his calf injury. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (illness) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (illness) is questionable to play against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Capela joins Alperen ?engün (calf) and Steven Adams (ankle) as questionable for this game. ?engün has missed the last two, while Adams exited early from Monday's game. Capela will have upside as a streamer if both ?engün and Adams are sidelined. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable to play against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Adams has been starting in place of Alperen ?engün (calf), who is also questionable for this game. The other center option is Clint Capela, who is questionable as well with an illness. Adams' only path to streaming value will be if ?engün remains out. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (illness) is questionable to play against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Eason has been starting for Houston lately, so his absence would open up plenty of minutes. Josh Okogie had been starting previously and would have a chance to return to the starting lineup, though Reed Sheppard would end up being the bigger beneficiary in Eason's absence. |
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Alperen Sengun ?engün (calf) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (calf) is questionable to play against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: ?engün has missed Houston's last two games but could return to take on Brooklyn. Steven Adams has been starting in his stead and would likely remain with the opening group if ?engün remain out. However, if ?engün returns, Adams' streaming value will be eliminated. It's also worth noting that both Adams (ankle) and Clint Capela (illness) are questionable, so the Rockets' center rotation is really up in the air at this point. |
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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
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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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