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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun scores 16 points vs. Golden State
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 7:23 PM
Alperen Sengun logged 16 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in Wednesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: On a night in which Kevin Durant was unavailable, Sengun didn't fully take advantage of the additional scoring opportunities left behind. He shot inefficiently from the field, didn't make a three-pointer, and was hardly impactful on the glass. Still, Sengun came up with a big basket down the stretch and finished as the Rockets' leader in assists. He's been less productive over the past few games, but should remain as one of the top centers in fantasy leagues moving forward. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. logs 15 points Wednesday vs. GSW
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 7:17 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. produced 15 points (4-of-11 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in the win over the Warriors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Smith Jr. finished Wednesday as one of the Rockets' leading scorers despite not shooting a great percentage. He did have success from the three-point line, but wasn't able to land much production elsewhere. Yet, even with an unspectacular Wednesday performance, the fourth-year forward is putting together his highest-scoring and most efficient three-point shooting season of his career. He'll have a chance to log better numbers against the Jazz on Sunday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (personal) out Wednesday vs. GSW
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 1:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Durant (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Durant will miss a second game for personal reasons, which should result in Reed Sheppard making another start. The second-year guard has played well this season, and he is worth rostering, especially with Durant unavailable. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (personal) off injury report
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 1:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (personal) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Tate will be available for Wednesday's game, and it could be a matchup in which he sees time. The Warriors only have one true big man playing consistent rotation minutes (Quinten Post), and the Rockets won't have Steven Adams (ankle). Tate won't be worth streaming in fantasy leagues, but he's worth watching with Tari Eason (oblique) also out. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) out Wednesday vs.GSW
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 12:54 PM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Adams is dealing with right ankle tendinopathy and will miss Houston's final game before Thanksgiving. Clint Capela may pick up a few additional minutes off the bench, but he still is not at the point where he can be trusted in most fantasy leagues. |
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Amen Thompson Thompson leads Durant-less Rockets past Suns
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:45 PM
Amen Thompson matched a season-high with 28 points (10-of-16 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block over 36 minutes on Monday, powering the Rockets to a 114-92 win over the Suns.
Analysis: Thompson took over as Houston's primary offensive catalyst with Kevin Durant ??" averaging a team-high 24.6 points per game ??" out of the lineup for the first time this season due to personal reasons, propelling the Rockets to their 11th time in their last 13 contests. They were in complete control from the outset of this one as Thompson knocked down 10 of 16 shots from the floor while also chipping in eight assists and seven rebounds in a stat sheet-stuffing performance worthy of a Thanksgiving feast. The 22-year-old burgeoning superstar has been hot recently, averaging 20.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.3 steals over his last three games, delivering second-round value for fantasy purposes during that stretch. The Rockets return to action on Wednesday night with a challenging road tilt against the Warriors. |
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Aaron Holiday Holiday drills six three-pointers in win over Suns
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:41 PM
Aaron Holiday chipped in a season-high 22 points (8-of-17 FGs), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes off the bench in Monday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Holiday drained six of 10 from beyond the arc while playing a season-high 27 minutes to provide a much-needed spark off the bench for a Rockets' offense playing without Kevin Durant for the first time this season. The -year-old sharpshooter scored 12 of his 22 points in the first half to help lift Houston to a nine-point lead at the break which they wouldn't relinquish. He doesn't offer enough of a role to make an impact for fantasy purposes but he's an important role player for the Rockets as they appear poised to make some serious noise in a loaded Western Conference. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) available Monday vs. Phoenix
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:16 PM
Kellan Olson
Steven Adams (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Adams is available after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He'll provide depth off the bench as Alperen ?engün's backup at center. Josh Okogie has replaced Adams in the starting lineup for Monday's game. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (personal) out Monday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 1:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (personal) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Tate has not been a consistent member of the Rockets' rotation this season, so his absence will not affect fantasy basketball. However, it does leave them down another frontcourt option, as Tari Eason (oblique) is already out. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable Monday vs. PHO
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 1:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Adams is dealing with left ankle tendinopathy, and there could be minutes available to Clint Capela if he's unable to play on Monday. However, even if Capela picks up rotation minutes, he would not be worth the risk in most fantasy leagues. Also, the Rockets could bring Josh Okogie back into the starting lineup, especially with the Suns only having one true big (Mark Williams) in their starting lineup. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant (personal) out Monday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 9:20 AM
Shams Charania
Kevin Durant (personal) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Durant is away from the Rockets, attending to a family matter, so he will not return to Phoenix for the first time since being traded during the offseason. Reed Sheppard and Josh Okogie are two players who should see more opportunities with Durant unavailable. Sheppard has been a top-75 player in fantasy basketball this season and is the superior option for managers seeking reliable production. |
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Jabari Smith HOU starts Amen, Durant, Smith, ?engün, Adams
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:52 PM
Bennett Durando
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen ?engün and Steven Adams will start Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Due to knee issues, Smith and Adams were initially questionable for Friday's game. They're both available and will start as part of a massive Rockets lineup. This is the second consecutive game that head coach Ime Udoka has gone with this lineup, first doing so in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (knee) questionable Friday vs. Denver
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 10:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Adams was inserted into the starting lineup for Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers, bumping Josh Okogie to the bench. Okogie may have been moved back into the starting lineup regardless of Adams' status. Still, the chances of him returning to that role increase exponentially if the veteran center's knee keeps Adams out. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith (knee) questionable Friday vs. Denver
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 10:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Smith was initially questionable for Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers, but he started and played 31 minutes. If he can play against the Nuggets, the Rockets forward will be in line for a similar workload. If Smith can't play, Reed Sheppard becomes a player of greater importance despite not playing the same position. |
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Aaron Holiday Aaron Holiday chips in with 18 points vs. Cavs
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:09 PM
Aaron Holiday tallied 18 points (5-of-7 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one steal and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Holiday has hit double figures in three straight games, with Wednesday's total being a season-high. He didn't provide anything beyond the points, three-pointers and percentages, so there's no need to consider rostering Holiday. Reed Sheppard (12/2/2/1/1 with two three-pointers) remains the superior option for fantasy managers, especially with Tari Eason out due to injury. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün records 28/11/7/1/1 stat line
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:09 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers with 28 points (10-of-17 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Analysis: ?engün was outstanding on Wednesday, outplaying Cleveland's tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen while recording his ninth double-double of the season. The Rockets center, who was effectively the starting power forward with Steven Adams (6/11/3/0/1) in the lineup, is providing top-25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. That aligns with ?engün's Yahoo! ADP, so those who have him rostered are in a good place. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores 20 points vs. Cleveland
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:07 PM
Kevin Durant shot 6-of-18 from the field and 7-of-8 from the foul line in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers, scoring 20 points with three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Durant was on the proverbial âstruggle busâ Wednesday night, shooting poorly from the field and committing four turnovers. Thus far, while his numbers remain solid, KD's fantasy value has not met the expectations of most managers. Ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats, he has been two rounds more valuable in eight-cat. Given Durant's track record and skill set, there's no need for fantasy managers to lose any sleep over his most recent performance. |
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Steven Adams HOU starts Amen, Durant, Smith, ?engün, Adams
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 11:48 AM
Ethan Sands
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen ?engün and Steven Adams will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: With the Cavaliers boasting a bigger frontcourt than most teams, the Rockets have made a change to their starting lineup. Adams will start, which shifts Smith and ?engün up a position, with Josh Okogie coming off the bench. Okogie provided limited value as a starter, so he should already be on the waiver wire in most leagues. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) available Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 11:46 AM
Ethan Sands
Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Smith is good to go after being considered questionable on Houston's initial injury report. He will shift up a position for Wednesday's matchup, with Josh Okogie moving to the bench in favor of Steven Adams. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 11:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Smith most recently played 43 minutes in Sunday's overtime win over the Magic, and his absence would leave a hole in the Rockets' starting lineup. If he cannot play, Steven Adams is a potential replacement in the starting lineup, especially considering the matchup. Reed Sheppard may also see his minutes increase and should be rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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