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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. hits three triples, scores 19
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. amassed 19 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Having made multiple three-pointers in four straight games, Smith's 19 points were the most for him since dropping 32 in a January 18 win over the Pelicans. Since that performance, the 6-foot-10 forward has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats. In nine-cat formats, Smith has been a top-100 player this season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (115). The Rockets play four games in Week 16, starting with the Pacers on Monday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 14/14/7 line vs. Dallas
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alperen ?engün accounted for 14 points (6-of-20 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 14 rebounds and seven assists in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: ?engün's percentages were poor, but those with him on their fantasy rosters received good value in the rebound and assist categories. For the first time since mid-December, the Rockets' center has reached double digits in rebounds in three consecutive games. As for the shooting, ?engün will look to clean that up on Monday when the Rockets visit the Pacers. That's the first of four games the Rockets are scheduled to play during Week 16. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson leads Rockets with 21, nine assists
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 5:59 PM
Amen Thompson recorded 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, nine assists and two steals in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Thompson was excellent on Saturday as the Rockets held off the Mavericks. He's scored at least 21 points in two of his last three appearances, and the nine assists recorded against Dallas equaled the athletic wing's total in his previous two outings. Over the past month, Thompson has averaged nearly 19 points per game, which is one reason he has been a top-40 player during this stretch. The Rockets begin a four-game Week 16 on Monday against the Pacers. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) off injury report
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: DFS sat out the second leg of Houston's back-to-back, but he'll be back to take on Dallas. He'll fill out the backup minutes at power forward, which means Jae'sean Tate will lose out on minutes. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) off injury report vs. Dallas
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: Eason missed Thursday's game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He'll be back against Dallas, and he has been starting, which means Josh Okogie will head back to the bench after recording a double-double as a starter. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. tallies 14/8/3/3/5 line vs. Hawks
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 5:19 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday with 14 points (5-of-12 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, five blocks and two three-pointers against the Hawks.
Analysis: Smith entered the league as a high-caliber defensive prospect, but that hasn't led to many defensive stats during his career. Those numbers are slightly up this year, but he still hasn't been effective. However, in this game, he was able to make a massive impact on that end. He set a new career high for blocks and matched his season high for steals. That hasn't been the norm for him, and managers shouldn't expect that to continue moving forward. Still, it was an excellent night for him. |
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Clint Capela Capela contributes 10/7/1/1/2 line vs. Atlanta
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 5:04 PM
Clint Capela provided a boost off the bench with 10 points (4-of-4 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks against the Hawks on Thursday.
Analysis: In his return to Atlanta, Capela was able to have a solid night in 18 minutes off the bench. He hasn't been great in his first season back in Houston, but with Steven Adams (ankle) set to miss the rest of the season, Capela will be the primary center option off the bench moving forward. That isn't going to result in much value in standard leagues, but if Alperen ?engün ends up missing any time, Capela could hold value as a streamer. |
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Kevin Durant Durant drops game-high 31 points vs. Atlanta
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:49 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 31 points (12-of-22 FGs), five rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in a 104-86 win over the Hawks on Thursday.
Analysis: Durant gas been on fire recently, and he was able to have another strong scoring performance in this game. This was his fourth 30-point game in his last five appearances, and he shot better than 50 percent in three of those. Durant remains one of the best players in fantasy basketball and has provided top-15 value in nine-category leagues over the past two months. He should remain hot against the Mavericks on Saturday to wrap up this week. |
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Josh Okogie HOU starts Amen, Okogie, Durant, Smith, ?engün
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 1:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: The lone change to the Rockets' starting lineup for Thursday night is Okogie, who replaces Tari Eason for the second night of Houston's back-to-back. With Dorian Finney-Smith also out, Okogie may play a bit more than he usually would, raising his fantasy ceiling slightly. He still is not someone worth rostering in most leagues. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) available Thursday vs. ATL
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: ?engün was a game-time decision for Thursday's game due to a sprained right ankle, but he's good to go. He'll take on his usual role as the starting center, with Clint Capela missing out on a potential increase to his playing time. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun listed as questionable on Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:20 AM
Alperen Sengun is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks with a right ankle sprain.
Analysis: The Rockets will already be without Steven Adams, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Tari Eason, so losing Sengun would make them desperately short on big men. Of course, the Hawks will also be without their starting center, Onyeka Okongwu, so both teams could go with smaller lineups. Clint Capela would be in line to start if Sengun misses this game. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (ankle) ruled out for Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:11 AM
Tari Eason has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks with right ankle injury management.
Analysis: Eason played 25 minutes in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, but the plan was always to sit him for the second leg of the back-to-back. With Dorian Finney-Smith also sitting out, there should be extra minutes for Clint Capela and maybe even Jae'Sean Tate. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith out THU vs Hawks
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 5:28 AM
Dorian Finney-Smith (injury management) is out on Thursday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Finney-Smith played 19 scoreless minutes in yesterday's game against the Spurs, but it was always the plan for him to then sit on Thursday with the Rockets being cautious about his ankle injury. DFS should get more minutes with Steven Adams out for the season, but he doesn't have much fantasy value. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun posts 18/10/7 line in loss to Spurs
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 7:01 PM
Alperen Sengun tallied 18 points (7-of-20 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in the loss to the Spurs on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sengun struggled on the offensive end against the Spurs. He shot inefficiently from the floor, making less than half of his 20 attempts. And he also couldn't capitalize at the free-throw line in this game. He still nearly totaled 20 points and, with double-digit rebounds and a team-high in assists, nearly logged a triple-double. Even Sengun's underwhelming performances amount to good fantasy production. He has a high floor, which is comforting for fantasy managers. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 25/7/4/4/1 line vs. Spurs
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:56 PM
Amen Thompson logged 25 points (11-of-23 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block in the loss to the Spurs on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson was electric on Wednesday, despite his production and several entertaining highlights coming in a loss. He finished at the rim fantastically with powerful dunks, and didn't turn down his aggressiveness throughout the game ??" he finished as Houston's leader in points, shot attempts, and steals. Wednesday's balanced performance served as a nice bounce-back for him after shooting 3-of-10 from the floor for eight points in the prior game. He'll take the floor again on Thursday against the Hawks. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant tallies 24 points in loss to Spurs
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:50 PM
Kevin Durant logged 24 points (8-of-17 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one block and two three-pointers in the loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: The Rockets' two-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday, but that didn't prevent Durant from doing what he does best. The veteran wing was the Rockets' second-leading scorer on the evening, as he utilized the three-point line and the charity stripe, while also functioning inside the arc. He was also able to make plays for others when he wasn't focused on only making shots. And although it wasn't his best performance, even Durant's relatively mediocre games are productive and useful when it comes to fantasy basketball. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams undergoes season-ending surgery
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 9:41 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle.
Analysis: Adams' absence is a big blow to Houston's rotation, as the big man has contributed strong defense and rebounding in 2025-26. Tari Eason should see a bump in playing time, while Clint Capela could pick up some extra minutes off the bench. The Rockets will likely roll with smaller lineups, and Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson will have more responsibility as rebounders. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason hits four triples, scores 17 points
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:29 PM
Tari Eason accounted for 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Monday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Eason returned to the court on Monday after missing Friday's win over the Pistons, and he was placed back in the starting lineup immediately. The production was good, with the Rockets' forward now having knocked down at least four three-pointers in five games this season. Last season, Eason had one such game. He does remain under a minutes restriction, but Eason doesn't need to log heavy minutes to provide solid fantasy value. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 33 points, eight rebounds
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:29 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 33 points (11-of-24 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers in Monday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Durant has recorded three consecutive 30-point games. And he kept the turnovers in check, as that category has been a minor issue for nine-cat managers recently. Over the past two weeks, Durant has been a third-round player in nine-cat, one round behind his eight-cat value. But this is picking nits; KD's fantasy value has remained excellent throughout his first season in Houston. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün posts 33/9/6/1 line vs. Memphis
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Monday's win over the Grizzlies with 33 points (15-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal.
Analysis: Simply put, the Grizzlies had no answer for ?engün, regardless of who they gave the task of defending him. The Rockets center made his first seven shot attempts and shot 15-of-17 from the field on the night. The 33 points were the most in a game for ?engün since December 15, when he hit that number in an overtime loss to the Nuggets. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Monday was an excellent night to have ?engün rostered. |
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