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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has 31 points, nine boards in win
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 6:03 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points (12-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, three steals, three blocks and six three-pointers in the Rockets' 125-105 victory over the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Smith led the Rockets in scoring with 31 points in the victory over the Jazz on Monday. The Rockets turned the ball over 26 times combined, but still cruised to a 20-point victory. The 22-year-old power forward has provided top-40 per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have three more games in Week 18, the next of which comes on Wednesday against the Kings. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Udoka: Jae'Sean Tate (knee) has MCL sprain
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 2:36 PM
Adam Wexler
Rockets coach Ime Udoka told reporters Jae'Sean Tate (knee) suffered an MCL sprain will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: Udoka admitted that a grade two MCL sprain typically sidelines players for 4-6 weeks, but noted that the Rockets will re-evaluate Tate every two weeks. This isn't good news for the 30-year-old small forward. His absence doesn't impact fantasy basket ball, though Dorian Finney-Smith could see more minutes off the bench. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (knee) ruled out vs. Utah
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Tate sprained his right knee during Saturday's loss to the Knicks. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Rockets may give fellow reserve Dorian Finney-Smith a few more minutes. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 10 rebounds, seven assists
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 5:54 PM
Amen Thompson accounted for 12 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Thompson, whose defense kept Jalen Brunson under wraps for the first three quarters of Saturday's defeat, recorded his 11th double-double of the season. All that was missing from his stat line was a three-pointer, but that has never been a strength of the third-year guard. Even with Thompson not bringing three-point value to the table, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. Given his role within the Rockets' rotation, that should not change anytime soon. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 21/4/1/1/1 line vs. NYK
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 5:53 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. finished Saturday's loss to the Knicks with 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Smith shot 4-of-8 from three against the Knicks, with the four triples being the most in a game for him since hitting seven in a January 18 win over the Pelicans. The Rockets forward filled his stat line, and he's been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past three weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets open a four-game Week 18 on Monday against the Jazz. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 30 points vs. NYK
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 5:53 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 30 points (10-of-26 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Durant has scored at least 30 points in both of Houston's post-break games, but he was far less efficient against the Knicks than he was in Thursday's win over the Hornets. Things went south for KD and the Rockets in the fourth quarter, as he shot 2-of-7 from the field and Houston blew an 18-point lead. The good news for fantasy managers is that Houston opens its four-game Week 18 with games against the Jazz and Kings, which should be big nights for Durant. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (knee) will not return vs. New York
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Will Guillory
Jae'Sean Tate (knee) will not return to Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Tate injured his right knee during the second quarter when his leg was landed on by New York's Karl-Anthony Towns as the two were scrambling for a loose ball. Tate has been diagnosed with a sprained knee, but more will be learned about the severity of the injury in the coming days. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Kevin Durant Durant has 35/8/4/1/3 line in win over Hornets
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 3:26 PM
Kevin Durant had 35 points (14-of-20 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in the Rockets' 105-101 victory over the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: Durant was flawless in the victory over the Hornets on Thursday. The 37-year-old small forward was efficient with 35 points on 20 attempts from the field and had a full stat line. Durant has provided second-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets will finish out the week on Saturday against the Knicks on the road. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant posts 21/8/6 line with 8 turnovers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:23 PM
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 21 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, one block, three three-pointers and eight turnovers in a 105-102 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This was a decent performance for KD, but turnovers continue to be an issue for him. Over his last four games, Durant has averaged 5.8 turnovers per game, which has limited his value in category leagues. He'll get some time to recover during the All-Star break after playing in the All-Star Game, so hopefully the turnovers won't continue to plague his value down the stretch of the season. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. posts another double-double
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:20 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), 12 rebounds and two three-pointers against the Clippers.
Analysis: This was the third straight game that Smith was able to record a double-double, which is his second-longest streak of the season. He had four straight in mid-December and will look to match that mark in Houston's first game after the All-Star break. Smith has been excellent over the last two weeks and has contribute plenty of defensive stats, even though he didn't in this game. He had at least one block in seven straight games before failing to swat a shot in this one. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason logs 34 minutes vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:17 PM
Tari Eason finished with 13 points (4-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This wasn't a productive outing for Eason, but it was still an encouraging one. After logging 30 minutes on Tuesday, he played 34 minutes in this one, which was his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled in both games, but if he can continue to be available like this, then he should be a strong options for fantasy managers over the final two months of this season. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) available vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (leg) is available to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Eason will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable for this game. This is a big step for Eason since this will be his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled on Tuesday and will look to get back on track in this one. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (leg) available vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (leg) is available to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: ?engün will be good to go after initially being listed as probable for this game. He finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists against the Clippers on Tuesday and will look to have another productive night in the rematch. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Clippers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:30 AM
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Finney-Smith is dealing with left lower leg injury management and will miss Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Jae'Sean Tate could see extra minutes with Finney-Smith out, but he's not a worthwhile streamer in most fantasy leagues. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (leg) questionable Wednesday vs. LAC
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:23 AM
Tari Eason (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Eason is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers for left lower leg injury management reasons. If the 24-year-old small forward is ultimately ruled out, Josh Okogie would likely move into the starting lineup. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (leg) questionable Wednesday
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:18 AM
Alperen ?engün (leg) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: ?engün is dealing with a left lower leg contusion, though he's listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. With Steven Adams done for the year, Clint Capela would likely start in the unlikely scenario that ?engün isn't available Wednesday. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. records 13/10/3/1/1 line vs. LAC
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:45 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. posted 13 points (4-of-11 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: For the first time since mid-December, when he ripped off four straight, Smith has recorded a double-double in consecutive games. He didn't have the best night shooting the basketball, but the Rockets forward was active on the glass and recorded a complete stat line. Rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smith has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. For managers who need frontcourt production, he's worth adding ahead of Wednesday's rematch with the Clippers. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün tallies 22 points, seven rebounds
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:44 PM
Alperen ?engün accounted for 22 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After totaling 24 points in his prior two appearances, ?engün put up 22 against the Clippers. The Rockets center shot the ball efficiently and made some plays for his teammates as well. Due to his percentages, shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 69.6 percent from the foul line, ?engün has only been an eighth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have one more game before the All-Star break, Wednesday night against the Clippers. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 26 points vs. LAC
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:44 PM
Kevin Durant finished Tuesday's win over the Clippers with 26 points (8-of-22 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Since being limited to 15 points in a February 4 loss to the Celtics, Durant has scored 20 points or more in three straight games. Given his credentials, that isn't a groundbreaking achievement. But it is notable because the Rockets have not scored more than 106 points in any of those three games. Durant and the Rockets will look to head into the All-Star break on a high note when they host the Clippers again on Wednesday. |
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Jae'Sean Tate Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) off Tuesday's injury report
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) is off the injury report for Tuesday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Tate will return following a two-game absence, but his availability isn't consequential in the world of fantasy hoops, as he's averaging just 8.2 minutes per game this season. |
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