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Tari Eason Tari Eason (oblique) ruled out vs. Denver
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 1:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (oblique) has been ruled out against the Nuggets on Saturday.
Analysis: Eason was questionable ahead of Houston's last game, but he has been ruled out immediately for this one. It's the first of a back-to-back, so there is a chance he suits up for the first time since Nov. 14 against the Kings on Sunday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson records 23 points, six rebounds
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 5:43 PM
Amen Thompson accumulated 23 points (11-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: While Thompson was responsible for four turnovers, his high field-goal percentage made up for it in terms of overall efficiency. He's scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven games, one reason why he's providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The good news for those who have Thompson rostered is that Houston still has games on Saturday and Sunday to end Week 9. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 32 points vs. NOR
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 5:42 PM
Kevin Durant amassed 32 points (12-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, four blocks and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: A question that many will have in the aftermath of Thursday's game is why Durant only attempted 15 shots, given how hot he was. The future Hall of Fame forward made 80 percent of his field-goal attempts and recorded a complete stat line, but the Rockets still lost a game they led by as much as 25. That may be bad news for Denver and Sacramento, who will host the Rockets on Saturday and Sunday, as KD may not be in a good mood. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün posts 28/11/8/2/2 line vs. Pels
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 5:42 PM
Alperen ?engün tallied 28 points (11-of-26 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: ?engün finished Thursday's game with his 14th double-double of the season, but it wasn't enough to help the Rockets avoid blowing a 25-point lead. The lone issue for him was the three-point line, as ?engün missed all four of his attempts. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-20 value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long value. The Rockets end Week 9 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back, which is good news for ?engün managers. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (oblique) out Thursday vs. Pelicans.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 12:38 PM
Tari Eason (oblique) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Eason was ruled out with an oblique injury, though his return to the court for the first time since November 14 isn't far off. He could be available for either or potentially both of the Rockets' games this weekend. Once Eason is back, he'll likely take some minutes from Jabari Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (oblique) questionable vs. New Orleans
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 9:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (oblique) is questionable to play against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Analysis: This is the second straight game that Eason has been listed as questionable, but he was ruled out for Monday's game. He could suit up for the first time since Nov. 14 and would likely have his minutes limited. Still, as he gets back up to speed, he'll likely take away some minutes from Jabari Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie. |
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Josh Okogie Josh Okogie tallies 16 points, four rebounds
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:40 PM
Josh Okogie recorded 16 points (7-of-9 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two steals and two three-pointers in Monday's overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: For the first time since November 14, Okogie hit double figures in a game. Also, his 16 points on Monday were a season-high for the veteran wing. The Rockets don't rely on Okogie for offensive production, which explains why his nine shot attempts were the second-most in a game for him this season. Starting gives Okogie the opportunity to provide some value, but he still isn't worth the risk in fantasy leagues. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson corrals 12 rebounds vs. Denver
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:40 PM
Amen Thompson amassed 14 points (5-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), 12 rebounds and six assists in Monday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Thompson dropped his fifth double-double of the season in Monday's overtime defeat, and the six assists were a nice bonus for fantasy managers. The negative was that he did not record any steals or blocked shots, the second time in four games that Thompson has failed to post any defensive stats. However, he's still averaging 1.6 âstocksâ per game over the last two weeks, which is one reason he has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats during this stretch. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 33/10/10/2/1 stat line
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:39 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Monday's overtime loss to the Nuggets with 33 points (14-of-27 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: ?engün's first triple-double of the season wasn't enough to get the Rockets the win, but fantasy managers won't care about the game's outcome. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 value in eight-cat formats. As a result, ?engün's season-long value aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (19). Houston closes Week 9 with three games, starting with the Pelicans on Thursday, which is excellent for those who have ?engün on their rosters. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 25 points, five blocks vs. DEN
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:39 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 25 points (8-of-14 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, five blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: While Durant produced solid numbers in multiple categories, the blocks category is where he truly stood out. The five rejections were a season-high and the most in a game for him since February, and two shy of his career-high. Over the past two weeks, Durant has been close to a first-round player in eight-cat formats. As a result, his season-long value is edging closer to that threshold. The Rockets have one of the busier Week 9 schedules, as they'll play three games over the final four days of the week. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (oblique) ruled out Monday vs. Denver
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 2:07 PM
Vanessa Richardson
Tari Eason (oblique) is unavailable to play on Monday against the Nuggets.
Analysis: It's been over one month now since Eason last took the floor, having appeared in just 11 games this season. He's logged consistent minutes in the rotation when available and has shot a career-best 50.9 percent from deep on 4.8 attempts per game, while his scoring, rebounding, and assists numbers aren't far off from last season. He'll be a valuable part of the rotation once he returns. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (oblique) questionable Monday vs. DEN
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Eason has been inactive since he suffered a strained oblique during a November 14 game against the Trail Blazers. Getting him back would help the Rockets defensively and on the glass, and he's capable of offering reliable category league value once the minutes are there. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has 18/10/4 line in win over LAC
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 5:47 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 18 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Clippers on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith had some good games with Alperen Sengun sidelined and had another good game with Sengun back in the lineup against the Clippers Thursday. The 22-year-old power forward has provided top-100 value this season, but has a limited ceiling playing alongside Sengun and Kevin Durant. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 20/9/8 line in win over Clippers
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 5:40 PM
Amen Thompson had 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson was just one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double against the Clippers on Wednesday. The 22-year-old point guard has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. The Rockets are off until Monday when they'll take on the Nuggets. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun has 22/15/5 line in win over LAC
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 5:30 PM
Alperen Sengun had 22 points (9-of-22 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 15 rebounds, five assists and four steals in the Rockets' 115-113 victory over the Clippers on Thursday.
Analysis: Sengun hadn't played in over a week due to an illness, but he still had a great game Thursday. The 23-year-old center has recorded a double-double in three consecutive games played. Only Nikola Jokic has more games with at least 20 points, at least 15 rebounds and at least five assists this year. |
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Aaron Holiday Aaron Holiday tallies 19 points off the bench
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:39 PM
Aaron Holiday finished Saturday's loss to the Mavericks with 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: On a night when their starting backcourt of Amen Thompson and Josh Okogie combined to score 15 points, the Rockets received solid contributions from Holiday and Reed Sheppard (12/2/3 with two three-pointers) off the bench. The 19 points were the second-most in a game this season for Holiday, who has reached double figures in six of his last seven appearances. However, his fantasy value remains extremely low. The recent run does not change the fact that managers should leave Holiday on the waiver wire. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 22/8/3/1/1 stat line
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:39 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. tallied 22 points (10-of-19 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Smith took advantage of Alperen ?engün's absence due to an illness, recording a complete stat line while shooting better than 50 percent from the field. While he has reached double figures in scoring in 13 straight games, Saturday's defeat was the third in which Smith scored at least 20 points. While he is providing top-100 value, Smith has a limited ceiling due to the presence of ?engün and Kevin Durant. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant leads Rockets with 27 points Saturday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:38 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 27 points (11-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, three assists and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Of the 71 points scored by Rockets starters, Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. were responsible for 49 of them. The limited production from the other starters was too much to overcome in Dallas, as Houston desperately missed Alperen ?engün (illness). Over the past two weeks, Durant has provided top-15 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Houston plays once during Week 8, and they'll have a total of five games in leagues that will combine Weeks 8 and 9 to account for the NBA Cup. |
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Clint Capela HOU starts Thompson, Okogie, Durant, Smith, Capela
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:23 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Clint Capela will start Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: With Steven Adams already out, the Rockets will also be without Alperen ?engün on Saturday. As a result, Capela moves into the starting lineup and is worth a look in deep leagues out of necessity. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (illness) out Saturday vs. Dallas
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:10 PM
Mike Curtis
Alperen ?engün (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: ?engün will miss a second straight game, with Steven Adams replacing him in the starting lineup for Friday's win over the Suns. However, with Adams also out, Clint Capela could move into the starting lineup on Saturday. He hasn't affected fantasy basketball this season, but the chance to start may change that. |
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