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Steven Adams Steven Adams has eight points, 11 rebounds in win
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 5:01 PM
Steven Adams had eight points (4-of-7 FGs, 0-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Suns on Monday.
Analysis: Adams returned from an ankle injury and started in place of Alperen Sengun (ankle) against the Suns on Monday. The 32-year-old center had eight points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes. Clint Capela only played nine minutes off the bench so it's clear the Rockets prefer to rely on Adams with Sengun out. |
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Kevin Durant Durant sinks game-winner at buzzer vs. former team
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:57 PM
Kevin Durant had 26 points (9-of-21 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers in the Rockets' 100-97 victory over the Suns on Monday.
Analysis: With the score tied at 97 and the clock winding down, Durant hit a game-winning three-pointer from the right wing with less than one second left in regulation. It was the kind of clutch shot that Durant has become known for over the course of his career, which will one day be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He's still a top fantasy player, providing top-15 per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets will be back on the floor Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. |
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Alperen Sengun Udoka: ?engün (ankle) expected to miss 10-14 days
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Vanessa Richardson
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Alperen ?engün (ankle) is expected to miss 10-14 days.
Analysis: He also said ?engün will be re-evaluated at the end of this week. If he misses 10-14 days, he'll miss at least five more games and could miss as many as eight. Steven Adams will start in his place, with Clint Capela filling out the backup center minutes until then. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) available Monday vs. Suns
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:27 PM
Steven Adams (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Adams is set to return after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 32-year-old center is suddenly of greater importance with Alperen Sengun set to miss two weeks with an ankle injury. Adams is rostered in just seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, but could be worth a look in deeper formats with Sengun sidelined. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) out Monday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: ?engün sprained his right ankle early in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks and did not return. Who starts in his place likely depends on the availability of Steven Adams (ankle), who is questionable after missing the last two games. He'll likely start if he can play, with Clint Capela holding onto the role if Adams can't. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable Monday vs. PHX
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Adams has missed Houston's last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability gained importance when Alperen ?engün left Saturday's loss to the Mavericks after spraining his right ankle just over a minute into the game. If Adams can't play, Clint Capela would get another start in the middle. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson drops 20 points, complete stat line
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
Amen Thompson recorded 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Surprisingly, Thompson has only recorded six double-doubles this season, with Saturday's being his first since December 15. If Alperen ?engün has to miss time after exiting Saturday's game with a sprained right ankle, Thompson could receive a boost in the assist category. Over the past two weeks, he has offered top-20 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason records 16/10/2/2 line vs. Dallas
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:25 PM
Tari Eason finished Saturday's loss to the Mavericks with 16 points (6-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Saturday's double-double was Eason's first since moving into the Rockets' starting lineup, and he's capable of producing those stat lines consistently. Depending on the diagnosis for Alperen ?engün, who sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday's defeat, there may be a greater need for what Eason brings to the table, especially as a rebounder. He's still rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for Eason. He should be a popular option for those competing in category leagues going into Week 12. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores game-high 34 points vs. DAL
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:24 PM
Kevin Durant accumulated 34 points (14-of-26 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: With Houston losing Alperen ?engün to a sprained right ankle just over a minute into Saturday's game, Durant was needed to do even more offensively. Despite even more defensive attention, he shot over 50 percent from the field and was a steal shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12, starting with the Suns on Monday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (ankle) will not return Saturday
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 3:59 PM
Tim MacMahon
Alperen ?engün (ankle) will not return to Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: ?engün rolled his right ankle within the first two minutes of Saturday's game and walked back to the locker room shortly thereafter. At halftime, the Rockets announced that he would not return. Clint Capela started the third quarter and could remain in that role if Houston doesn't have ?engün and Steven Adams. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) ruled out vs. Dallas
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: Adams was initially questionable, but he will now miss a second straight game. With Alperen ?engün healthy and available, Clint Capela will fill the backup center minutes instead of Adams, which won't leave him enough time to be worth streaming. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) questionable Saturday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Adams was held out of Thursday's win over the Nets, and he may miss another game on Saturday. If so, Clint Capela would assume the backup center responsibilities. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (illness) absent from injury report
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Clint Capela (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Capela did not play in Thursday's win over the Nets, leaving Houston with only Alperen ?engün available at the center position. If Steven Adams remains out, Capela will likely slot in as the backup, but that is not enough to make him a viable fantasy option. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant drops 22 points, 11 assists vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:30 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: While Durant was unable to extend his streak of 30-point games to three, that does not diminish his overall productivity. The Rockets forward dished out a season-high 11 assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play once more during Week 11, Saturday night in Dallas. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (calf) scores 20 points in return
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:29 PM
Alperen ?engün (calf) amassed 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in Thursday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: After a two-game absence with a calf injury, ?engün was back in the Rockets' lineup on Thursday. He recorded an efficient stat line against the rebuilding Nets, but the most critical takeaway for fantasy managers was that ?engün was able to play 34 minutes. With Steven Adams and Clint Capela both out due to injury, the Rockets had to rely on their starter a bit more than they may have preferred, and he handled it well. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson scores game-high 23 points vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:28 PM
Amen Thompson finished Thursday's win over the Nets with 23 points (10-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: While the Rockets don't look to Thompson to be a prolific scorer, he has increased his production in recent games. The third-year wing has scored at least 18 points in five of his last six appearances, one reason why he has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Houston ends its Week 11 schedule with a road game against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun (calf) available, starting vs. Nets
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen Sengun is available to play on Thursday against the Nets.
Analysis: Despite originally being questionable for Thursday's game, Sengun will begin the new year in the Rockets' lineup. His return from a two-game absence will move Steven Adams back to the bench. Sengun is averaging 22.7/9.4/6.8 splits this season and has been one of the better centers from a fantasy basketball perspective. He'll join Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. in the starting lineup. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) available Thursday vs. BKN
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:52 AM
Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Tari Eason (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Eason is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. He'll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Josh Okogie remaining with the bench unit. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela (illness) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:48 AM
Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Clint Capela (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Rockets will be without at least two centers for Thursday's game, as Capela and Steven Adams (ankle) are out. Alperen ?engün (calf) is a game-time decision. If he's unable to go, Houston may be forced to slide Jabari Smith Jr. into the center position. |
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Steven Adams Steven Adams (ankle) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:45 AM
Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Steven Adams (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Adams is out after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. With Clint Capela also out, the Rockets could be severely shorthanded in the post, even if Alperen ?engün is cleared to return from his calf injury. |
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