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Alperen Sengun HOU starts Thompson, Durant, Eason, Smith, ?engün
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:03 PM
Varun Shankar
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: The lone change to the Rockets' starting lineup is ?engün, who is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Lakers. His return means that Clint Capela will head to the bench, and he may fall out of the rotation entirely. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) off the injury report
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (back) is off the injury report for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
Analysis: ?engün sat out Monday's loss to the Lakers, but he'll be back in action for Wednesday's rematch. ?engün' return will push Clint Capela back to the bench after Capela started on Monday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 19/12/5 line Monday vs. LAL
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:43 PM
Amen Thompson finished Monday's loss to the Lakers with 19 points (8-of-13 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block.
Analysis: Thompson was one of Houston's most productive players against the Lakers. On the offensive end, he excelled in his role as a combo guard, scoring as well as nearly any other Rockets player while concluding with a team-high in assists. Thompson didn't wow with his defensive stats in terms of being disruptive with steals and blocks, but he rebounded well en route to his 16th double-double of the season. Wednesday's rematch against the Lakers will give him a chance to outdo himself. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. scores 22 points Monday in loss
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:34 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one block and two three-pointers in the loss to the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: Smith Jr. led the Rockets in scoring on Monday, despite some struggles from behind the three-point line. He scored the ball fairly consistently throughout the game, but never had any major scoring runs. The fourth-year forward also made an impact on the glass and finished as the only starter not to commit multiple turnovers. Smith wasn't otherworldly on Monday but did well in his minutes. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant adds 18 points Monday vs. Lakers
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:26 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 18 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and two assists in Monday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Durant logged an unspectacular game on Monday, relative to his usual production. He scored under 20 points and failed to make a three-point shot for the second time in the last three games, each coming in Houston losses. And even beyond the low scoring total, his struggles against this Los Angeles defense can be seen in the seven turnovers he committed. Durant lacked his usual production, but he will have an opportunity to bounce back on Wednesday in a second straight matchup with the Lakers. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) out, Clint Capela to start
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 1:57 PM
Khobi Price
Alperen ?engün (back) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers, and Clint Capela will replace him in the starting lineup.
Analysis: After sitting out Friday's win over the Pelicans, ?engün has been ruled out for a second straight game. However, it will be Capela who replaces him in the starting lineup after Dorian Finney-Smith did so the last time out. The matchup dictated the change, as the Lakers start a true center in Deandre Ayton while New Orleans did not. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) questionable vs. Lakers
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 1:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: ?engün did not play in Friday's win over the Pelicans, with Dorian Finney-Smith receiving the starting nod. Finney-Smith was not productive enough to affect fantasy basketball, and there's no reason to consider streaming him if ?engün remains out on Monday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 23/12/8/1 line, two triples
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 5:49 PM
Amen Thompson tallied 23 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Thompson's stat line on Friday was arguably his best since the All-Star break. The Rockets' guard/forward finished two assists shy of a triple-double, and he's scored 20 points or more in four of his last five appearances. Since March 1, Thompson has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. After a relatively slow start to the season, Amen has upped the production at the right time, with the fantasy playoffs in many leagues right around the corner. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 32/6/5/1/1 line vs. Pelicans
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 5:48 PM
Kevin Durant amassed 28 points (13-of-24 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Durant made the biggest shot of Friday's game, as his mid-range jumper with 7.6 seconds remaining gave Houston a one-point lead. The future Hall of Fame forward would make two free throws to seal the victory, capping his first 30-point game since March 2. Houston's Week 20 schedule is complete, and the Rockets are scheduled to play four games in Week 21. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith HOU starts Amen, KD, Eason, Finney-Smith, Smith
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jabari Smith Jr. will start Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: The Rockets won't have Alperen ?engün for Friday's game, as he sits with a back injury. However, instead of replacing him with a center, the Rockets are going small, with Finney-Smith moving into the starting lineup. Clint Capela may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but not starting eliminates what little streaming value he had. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) downgraded to out vs. NOR
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 12:22 PM
Will Guillory
Alperen ?engün (back) is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: ?engün's absence creates a spot in the Rockets' starting lineup, with Clint Capela the likely replacement. The veteran backup is worth streaming in this spot, especially for managers needing rebounds. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) questionable vs. New Orleans
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: ?engün is dealing with lower back pain, casting some doubt on his availability for Friday's game. If he can't play against the Pelicans, Clint Capela would be the next man up. A fantasy afterthought this season, Capela would be worth streaming because of the rebound and blocked shot potential. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün blocks three shots vs. Denver
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 6:29 PM
Alperen ?engün recorded 10 points (5-of-8 FGs, 0-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: There were only two positives for ?engün in Tuesday's blowout defeat. He kept the turnovers in check, recording two, and the three blocks were the most in a game for him since tallying three in a late February win over the Kings. While the Rockets' center's fantasy value since the All-Star break has been solid, ?engün is ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant limited to 11 points in defeat
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 6:28 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 11 points (5-of-8 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), four rebounds and five assists in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Durant wasn't the only Rockets player to have a subpar night, but this one had to hurt for those who have the future Hall of Fame forward on their roster. The 11 points tied his season low, and this was the first game in which KD did not reach double figures in shot attempts. Durant and the Rockets will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Pelicans. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson scores team-high 16 points vs. DEN
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 6:28 PM
Amen Thompson tallied 16 points (8-of-14 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Wednesday was a night to forget for the Rockets, who were outscored by a 40-22 margin in the third quarter and would go on to lose by 36. Thompson produced a decent stat line, but the defensive output was minimal. And for a player who doesn't offer much value in the points category, that can be an issue for fantasy managers. The Rockets play once more in Week 20, Friday night against the Pelicans. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) ruled out vs. Denver
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 8:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Analysis: DFS still isn't playing back-to-backs, so after suiting up on Tuesday, he will sit for this game. Josh Okogie should take on extra minutes off the bench with DFS sidelined. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has 23 points in win Tuesday
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:57 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 23 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Smith had 23 points in the win over the Raptors after scoring 17 in the loss to the Spurs on Sunday, which was his first game back after missing three of four games with an ankle injury. Reed Sheppard had just seven points in 24 minutes off the bench with Smith back in the lineup. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 23 points in win over Raptors
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:49 PM
Amen Thompson had 23 points (6-of-10 FGs, 10-of-14 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Thompson has had at least 20 points in five of his last six games now. The 23-year-old point guard has also had at least six assists in three consecutive games. Thompson has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Wednesday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 29 points in win over Raptors
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:43 PM
Kevin Durant had 29 points (12-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in the Rockets' 113-99 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Durant was excellent in the win over the Raptors on Tuesday. The 37-year-old small forward basically couldn't miss, going 12-of-16 from the floor. Durant has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets play the Nuggets on Wednesday. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) scores 17 in return
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 4:51 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) tallied 17 points (5-of-8 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Smith was back in the Rockets' lineup after a one-game absence and had a solid night scoring-wise. The 17 points were the most for him in four appearances, having tallied 31 in a February 23 win over the Jazz. Smith entered Sunday having missed three of Houston's previous four games with an ankle injury, and his return pushed Reed Sheppard to the bench. Sheppard (17/3/3/1/1 with three three-pointers) still played 35 minutes against the Spurs, and he should remain rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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