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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) out vs. Charlotte
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) has been ruled out against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: Tate has only played a small role when available this season. Dorian Finney-Smith, who will be back after missing Wednesday's game, should see a few extra minutes with Tate sidelined. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) off injury report
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: DFS sat out the first leg of this back-to-back, but he will be available for the second. Tari Eason is questionable after playing on Wednesday, so they may have been trying to stagger their availability. DFS should play his typical 15 minutes off the bench. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) questionable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is questionable to play against the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: On the second night of a back-to-back, there is a chance Eason isn't available. He hasn't played in a back-to-back this season, and if that trend continues, Josh Okogie should start in his place, with Reed Sheppard taking on extra minutes off the bench. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. hits three triples, scores 13
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:31 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. accounted for 13 points (5-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith has hit double figures in four straight and eight of his last ten games, providing some semblance of consistency. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Smith's fantasy upside may be limited due to him sharing a lineup with Kevin Durant, Alperen ?engün and Amen Thompson. Still, he's capable of providing good enough value to merit being rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant limited to 15 points in blowout loss
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:31 PM
Kevin Durant finished Wednesday's loss to the Celtics with 15 points (4-of-11 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: While both teams started slowly in Wednesday's game, the Celtics got going after halftime, while the Rockets didn't. The result was a 114-93 beating, and Durant struggled throughout. He missed all four of his three-point attempts, and KD has now scored 28 points over the last two games on 10-of-28 shooting. The good news for fantasy managers is that Durant won't have long to dwell on this performance, as the Rockets host the red-hot Hornets on Thursday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün ejected during fourth quarter
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:09 PM
Alperen ?engün was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Celtics with 6:03 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: A frustrating night for ?engün ended prematurely, as he was ejected for arguing a no-call on a drive to the basket. He was the second Rocket to be ejected, with head coach Ime Udoka receiving his marching orders at the end of the third quarter. ?engün finished with 13 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one blocked shot. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (ankle) back Wednesday vs. Celtics
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 12:22 PM
Kevin Durant (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Durant was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability isn't a surprise. The 37-year-old small forward missed Monday's game against the Pacers after tweaking something in his ankle. It was only the third game Durant has missed all season. Reed Sheppard will return to the bench with Durant back in the starting lineup. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out vs. Boston
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 12:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Wednesday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Rockets, who face the Hornets on Thursday. As a result, Finney-Smith will not play due to left ankle injury management. His absence may result in increased playing time for Jae'Sean Tate, but there's no streaming value to be had there. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (ankle) probable Wednesday vs. Boston
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 12:04 PM
Kevin Durant (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Durant missed just his third game of the entire season Monday against the Pacers. The 37-year-old small forward tweaked something in his ankle, but the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Durant is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Reed Sheppard will return to the bench with Durant expected to return. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson turns in 16/11/7/2/2 line vs. Pacers
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 4:11 PM
Amen Thompson posted a full line on Monday with 16 points (6-of-15 FGs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks against the Pacers.
Analysis: Thompson had a subpar night from the floor, but he was able to pour in the counting stats to make up for it. He came close to recording a triple-double and was still able to make a big impact on the defensive end. Thompson started the year off slowly, but he has turned into the player that managers were hoping he would be when they took him in the second and third rounds of fantasy drafts. He'll look to keep this going against the Celtics on Wednesday. |
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Alperen Sengun ?engün puts up 39 points, 16 rebounds vs. Pacers
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 4:04 PM
Alperen ?engün led the Rockets with 39 points (13-of-25 FGs, 13-of-18 FTs), 16 rebounds and five assists in a 118-114 win over the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: January was a rough month for ?engün, but Indiana didn't have any answers for him in this game. He matched his season high for scoring, which he initially set in his first game of the season. He also matched his season high for rebounds, which he set in early November. ?engün has had an excellent season, though he wasn't named as an All-Star this season. He'll look to build on this performance against the Celtics on Wednesday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (ankle) out Monday vs. Pacers
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:06 AM
Kevin Durant (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: The Rockets have four games in Week 16, but Durant will be available for only three of those games at best. The 37-year-old small forward is dealing with an ankle injury and has already been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Pacers. Durant had only missed two games all season to this point as he's been remarkably durable despite his age. |
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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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