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POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant was doubtful before Tuesday’s game and then listed as questionable on Wednesday, so he’s now trending in the right direction to finally be active. He has missed 14th games with an Achilles injury, but could return at a great time for Portland, with Deni Avdija (back) already ruled out for Thursday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija was initially listed as doubtful, so his being downgraded isn’t a huge surprise. Caleb Love should continue to play big minutes and be leaned on for offense. He’s been a borderline top 100 player over the last few weeks and can be relied on in most fantasy formats.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Listed as doubtful ahead of Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, Grant being questionable on the initial injury report for Thursday is a step in the right direction. If he remains out, Sidy Cissoko should get another start. Unfortunately, his production has not been consistent enough to merit streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
After missing Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, Avdija is on track to miss a second consecutive game. Rookie Caleb Love moved into the starting lineup, as Jrue Holiday is still under a minutes restriction. While he did struggle from the field, shooting 5-of-16, Love did play 34 minutes. He’s worth a look in deep leagues if allowed to make another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Finney-Smith will miss a second consecutive game due to left ankle injury management. Reed Sheppard and JD Davison both surpassed 20 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Bulls, while Jae’Sean Tate played five minutes. While Sheppard is already rostered in standard leagues, there’s no need to leap Davison or Tate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason will miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered against the Trail Blazers on January 9. Josh Okogie has most recently started in Eason’s spot and is a likely candidate to fill in again on Thursday as the Rockets look to win back-to-back games.
Source: NBA Injuries
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Holiday came off the bench for a second straight game after making his return from nearly a two-month absence on Sunday. However, he started the second half in place of Caleb Love, who joined the starting lineup with Deni Avdija out. Holiday will eventually return to the starting lineup, and his jump in minutes from 16 on Sunday to 21 in this game indicate that is closer to happening. Holiday could be back starting against the Hawks on Thursday, which will result in a value boost for him.
POR • • #
about 1 month ago
Love entered this game having scored in double figures in 11 straight games, which led to the first start of his career. He extended that streak to 12 games, though it didn’t come efficiently, and he was benched in favor of Jrue Holiday to open the second half. Love may return to playing a reserve role in their next game, but he should still play a decent role off the bench as a scorer and is worth stashing in dynasty formats.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson has been on quite the scoring stretch, which continued in this game. He has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and in seven of his last eight appearances. However, the most impressive part has been his improvement at the free throw line. His free throw percentage has leaped up 12.2 percent this season, and he was outstanding from the line in this game. His last three games have been average, but prior to that, he went four straight games without missing a shot from the charity stripe. This is an encouraging development for Thompson’s upside as a shooter, which can lead to fantasy superstardom.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
KD is always a consistent scorer, but his impact on the glass recently has been huge. This was his third double-double in his last five games, and he hasn’t scored less than 20 points in a game in over a month. Duran is the epitome of consistency and will continue to put up gaudy lines over the Rockets’ next three games this week, with the Thunder up next on Thursday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
This was the third time this season that Şengün finished with at least 10 assists, and if he was as effective on the glass as he typically is, this could’ve been a triple-double. Şengün is averaging a career high in points, assists, steals and blocks, which has led to the best fantasy season of his career, even if his boards are slightly down. He’ll look to have a big night in their next game on Thursday against the Thunder.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant was upgraded to doubtful, which is a good sign that he is getting closer to a return, but this will be a 14th straight absence for him. Sidy Cissoko has started the last three games for Portland and should remain in that role, though he hasn’t been great for fantasy managers.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
HOU • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Aaron Holiday started Houston’s last game with Tari Eason sidelined, but that won’t continue against Chicago. Holiday will head to the bench, with Okogie returning to the starting lineup, where he spent a lot of time at the beginning of the year.
Source: Lachard Binkley
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
While the doubtful tag suggests that Grant is closer to missing another game than returning to action, this represents progress. In the past, the Trail Blazers have ruled Grant out immediately, and he has missed the last 13 games. Sidy Cissoko has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his minutes may decrease as Jrue Holiday shakes off the rust after returning from a calf injury on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Bad news. Avdija is already ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors with what the Trail Blazers are calling lower back soreness. The 25-year-old small forward landed awkwardly and tweaked his lower back in the final minutes of Sunday’s loss against the Knicks. Jrue Holiday returned Sunday and will have a bigger role going forward, but Avdija’s injury is a tough blow for the Trail Blazers.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
While Tuesday’s game is not part of a back-to-back, the Rockets are taking a cautious approach to Finney-Smith’s return from offseason ankle surgery. Also, they host the Thunder on Thursday, which will be a far more critical matchup to have the veteran forward available for. Reed Sheppard should play more after logging 15 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Kings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Aaron Holiday received the nod in Sunday’s loss to the Kings, shooting 1-of-7 from the field and finishing with three points, one rebound, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While the opportunity would make Holiday someone worth considering as a streamer, he is not a must-add.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Durant’s streak of 30-point games ended at two on Sunday, and he needed to knock down three shots during the fourth quarter to extend his streak of 20-point games. Give credit to the Kings for their work defensively, but this was an underwhelming performance for fantasy managers hoping to get a big night out of Durant. Houston opens a four-game Week 13 on Tuesday against the Bulls in what should be a high-possession game.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
This has been a challenging time for Şengün’s managers, as injuries have sidelined him for five of the Rockets’ previous seven games entering Sunday. (And he played only one minute in a January 3 loss to Dallas.) While the center did not shoot the ball well in Sacramento, playing 35 minutes in his first game back was encouraging. The Rockets play four games in Week 13, but a midweek back-to-back could limit Şengün to three appearances, depending on how the training staff handles his playing time.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
While it wasn’t enough to deliver the Rockets a win, Thompson’s final line was one of his best this season. In addition to matching his season-high in points, the third-year wing recorded his eighth double-double of the season. The lack of defensive stats and five turnovers were disappointing, but Thompson has scored at least 20 points in three straight and six of his last seven appearances. The Rockets will play all four of their Week 13 games at home, starting with the Bulls on Tuesday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
After a three-game absence with a sprained right ankle, Şengün will play in Sacramento. His return means that Steven Adams will come off the bench. Joining Şengün in the starting lineup are Aaron Holiday, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. Holiday is starting for Tari Eason, who’s out with a sprained ankle.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
After missing nearly two months with a strained calf, Holiday was back in the Trail Blazers’ rotation on Sunday. He played 16 minutes off the bench, with the minutes limit preserving some of Sidy Cissoko’s playing time. Cissoko remained in the starting lineup and finished with five points, two rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. As Holiday continues to ramp up his activity, there will likely come a point where he and Cissoko switch roles.
POR • • #
about 2 months ago
Love continues to produce like a player intent on securing his NBA future. Jrue Holiday’s return on Sunday did not bounce the rookie from the rotation, due partly to the absences of Jerami Grant and Kris Murray despite not sharing a position with those two. Love, who’s on a two-way deal, has five 20-point games this season. Providing 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Love may be worth holding onto in dynasty leagues despite the contract status.
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
For the first time in nearly a month, Sharpe has scored at least 20 points in four consecutive games. What’s encouraging for fantasy managers is that he played 35 minutes on Sunday despite Jrue Holiday making his return from a calf strain. Sharpe’s minutes will likely be affected more by the returns of Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant, and both appear far from returning to games. Portland has four games in Week 13, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija finished Sunday’s defeat with another solid stat line, but that isn’t the key takeaway. He left with just under two minutes remaining after landing awkwardly and tweaking something in his lower back. While acting head coach Tiago Splitter had no information during his postgame press conference, he said he was “worried” about the injury. Even with Jrue Holiday returning from his calf injury on Sunday, losing Avdija would be significant for Portland.
Source: Sean Highkin
HOU • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Eason sprained his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers and will not be available for Sunday’s game. Holiday will start, but how valuable he is as a streamer also depends on Alperen Şengün. The Rockets’ starting center is a game-time decision with a sprained ankle. Steven Adams will get another start if Şengün can’t play.
Source: Will Guillory
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Williams is back after having to leave Friday’s game against the Rockets prematurely due to a sore right knee. His return means fewer minutes will be available for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, with the latter likely falling out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Holiday is available to appear in a game for the first time since November 14. While the veteran guard’s minutes will be limited, he could start. If Holiday starts, Sidy Cissoko may be the odd man out. Either way, Cissoko’s playing time will likely decrease.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray suffered a back injury in Monday’s game against the Jazz. The 25-year-old small forward has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back and there’s currently no timetable for his return. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) also out, Sidy Cissoko figures to start again Sunday.
Source: Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Williams was upgraded to probable Sunday afternoon. It’s likely the 28-year-old center will return after leaving Friday’s win over the Rockets with right knee soreness. Williams will assume his role as one of the backup centers, but he isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues at this point.
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Holiday was upgraded to probable Sunday afternoon. The 35-year-old point guard is now likely to appear in a game for the first time since November 14. Holiday is likely to be on a minutes restriction due to all the time he’s missed this season.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Şengün has missed the last three games with a sprained right ankle, but he could be back sooner than the 10-14 days timeline provided by head coach Ime Udoka on January 5. If Şengün returns, Steven Adams will likely head to the bench, and Clint Capela will fall out of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason sprained his right ankle during the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers and did not return. While Dorian Finney-Smith is available, Reed Sheppard is the player whose minutes increased the most after Eason’s exit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Williams exited Friday’s win over the Rockets with a sore right knee. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, the tandem of Yang Hansen and Duop Reath will handle the backup center responsibilities. Neither should be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray will miss a third consecutive game with a lumbar strain. The continued absences of him and Jerami Grant (Achilles) mean that Sidy Cissoko remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Holiday has not appeared in a game since November 14. However, unlike Friday when he was initially doubtful before being ruled out, he’s questionable for Sunday. Given the time missed, Holiday will likely be under a minutes restriction whenever he’s cleared to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Grant will miss a 13th consecutive game with left Achilles tendonitis. With Kris Murray (back) also out, the Trail Blazers will once again rely on Sidy Cissoko to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson is averaging 18.2 points per game this year, but has at least 20 points in five of his last six games. The 22-year-old point guard had a good game, his second night in a row with 24 points. Still, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Rockets from blowing a big lead in the fourth quarter with Kevin Durant on the bench. Thompson has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. Houston will finish up their road trip Sunday in Sacramento.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason played 16 minutes before spraining his right ankle and leaving Friday’s game with just over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. Replaced in the lineup by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets’ forward was declared done for the night early in the fourth quarter. While Eason can be a valuable category league option, the inability to stay healthy has been an issue. The Rockets end their Week 12 schedule in Sacramento on Sunday.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
After hitting the game-winner in Monday’s game against the Suns, Durant has played well in two games against the Trail Blazers, but the Rockets have lost each matchup. The 37-year-old small forward has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games. Durant is 16th-overall in per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out the week against the Kings Sunday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija was just 5-of-15 from the field in this one, but made all eight of his free throws on his way to 20 points. The 25-year-old small forward has scored at least 20 points in nine of his last 10 games. Avdija is providing fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. While his rebounds were down Friday, he’s still a threat to have a triple-double against the Knicks Sunday.
POR • Guard • #17
about 2 months ago
Sharpe wasn’t very efficient with 20 points on 22 field goal attempts, but he also pulled down eight rebounds and had five assists without turning the over the ball over. The 22-year-old shooting guard has had at least 20 points in four of his last five games. Sharpe has provided just 15th-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll have one more chance to put up points this week Sunday against the Knicks.
POR • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
Camara is averaging 12.8 points per game this year and had had at least 20 points in just one of his last six games entering play Friday. He wasted no time dropping 16 points in the first quarter. The 25-year-old small forward went off for a career-high 25 points on 16 attempts, including five made threes. Camara has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Trail Blazers close out the week against the Knicks on Sunday.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
While Williams missed a few games earlier this month due to left knee injury management, the right knee was the reason for his early exit on Friday. His departure means rotation minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, but neither would be worth streaming going forward since starter Donovan Clingan is healthy.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Initially doubtful for Friday’s game, Holiday is now officially out. As has been the case since the veteran guard’s injury, Deni Avdija will continue to serve as Portland’s primary playmaker.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Counting Friday, Grant will have missed Portland’s last 12 games with an injury the team said wasn’t “long-term.” With Kris Murray (back) also out, the Trail Blazers will once again turn to Sidy Cissoko to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Murray did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Rockets, opening up a place in the starting lineup for Sidy Cissoko. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) still out, Cissoko should get another start on Friday.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Sidelined since November 14, Holiday was cleared to resume on-court activities on New Year’s Day. He’s making progress, but the doubtful tag suggests that Holiday won’t be available on Friday. Deni Avdija will run the show as long as the Trail Blazers are shorthanded on the perimeter, and he’s played at an All-Star level this season.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason got up a lot of shots on Wednesday, but not a lot of them fell. His biggest near-make came in the closing moments of the game as he almost successfully tapped in a missed Kevin Durant jump shot at the buzzer to give the Rockets the win. Instead, the ball was still in his hand as the horn sounded, and the shot was waived off. Eason still had good fantasy production on the evening, thanks to his team-high and season-high in rebounds. Houston will face Portland again on Friday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson was one of the Rockets’ most productive offensive performers on Wednesday. On efficient 50-percent shooting, the former fourth-overall pick notched his 14th 20-point game of the season, and fourth in the past five games. He made his usual contributions as a passer, but also hit the glass hard to finish as one of three Houston starters to collect double-digit rebounds. Thompson’s work on the defense end also added to his overall production on the night, leading to a nice night as far as fantasy basketball goes.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
On the heels of a game-winning shot against his former employer, the Suns, Durant delivered a fantastic scoring performance on Wednesday in the one-point loss. He tied a season-high in points, despite making just two three-pointers on the night. And with just one stock and no assists, there wasn’t much to the two-time Finals MVP’s final stat line. His scoring was the story in this game.
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
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.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
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.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
He also said Şengün 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.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
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.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Şengün 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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams has missed Houston’s last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability gained importance when Alperen Şengün 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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Surprisingly, Thompson has only recorded six double-doubles this season, with Saturday’s being his first since December 15. If Alperen Şengün 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.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
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 Şengün, 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.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
With Houston losing Alperen Şengün 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.