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HOU • Center • #12
about 1 month ago
Due to tightness in his right hip flexor, Adams will not play in Wednesday’s game. However, the Rockets welcome back Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) after a one-game absence, so Houston should be fine from a depth standpoint. Clint Capela can take on some of the minutes that would have gone to Adams.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith is back after a one-game absence. He’ll regain his place in the starting lineup, with Tari Eason heading back to the bench. While his fantasy ceiling is lowered when used in a reserve role, Eason should still be rostered in 12-team leagues.
Source: Will Guillory
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes served as Toronto’s primary offensive catalyst in this one, shooting 60 percent from the floor in a one-sided affair. The 24-year-old briefly left the contest late in the second quarter with an apparent left hand injury but managed to return at the outset of the third quarter. The Raptors had six players score in double figures as they raced out to a 25-point lead by the start of the fourth quarter. Barnes will look to keep the momentum going when Toronto faces the Hawks on Friday night in a road tilt.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Barrett poured in a -high 15 points in the first half as Toronto raced out to a commanding 73-54 lead at the half. He knocked down three of six from distance as Toronto shot 46 percent (12-of-26) from beyond the arc in the first half. He finished with four treys and eclipsed 20 points for the sixth time in eight games to open the season. He’s performed at a fifth-round level in the early stages of the fantasy season, averaging just under 21 points per game along with five rebounds and three assists.
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
After missing three games with a back injury, Poeltl is available and will start. However, he will be under a minutes restriction in his first game back. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles returns to the bench but will still figure prominently in the rotation, so hold onto him if you’re rostering the rookie.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith did not play in Monday’s win over the Mavericks, and Tari Eason replaced him in the starting lineup. If Smith cannot return on Wednesday, Eason will retain that role, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl is back after missing three games with a back injury. While he may be in the starting lineup, the veteran center will be under an unspecified minutes restriction. Fantasy managers who added Collin Murray-Boyles in Poeltl’s absence should hold onto the rookie. He’ll have value both in the short term and over the long haul.
Source: Blake Murphy
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Durant struggled with his shot on Monday, making two of his eight attempts from beyond the arc. However, he did record a complete stat line, providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Thus far, Durant has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. KD and the Rockets play three more games during Week 3, starting with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Şengün finished Monday’s victory with his third double-double of the season and second in as many games. The Rockets center has been a top-30 player in eight- and nine-cat formats thus far, proving slightly more valuable in the former. Şengün is currently averaging a career-high 7.3 assists per game, benefiting from more opportunities to facilitate with Fred VanVleet (knee) sidelined. At this rate, it would be unsurprising if Şengün produced a top-25 fantasy season.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson came out hot to begin Monday’s game, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in the first half. That’s the highest point total he’s recorded in a single half in his NBA career. The Mavericks did a better job defending Thompson after the intermission, but he still recorded an excellent overall stat line. His fantasy value has been low thus far, due mainly to turnovers and a low free-throw percentage. However, fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially with Fred VanVleet (knee) likely missing the entire season.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined with an ankle injury, which opens the door for Eason to move into the starting unit. Eason started the year off slow but has played well over the last three games. This will be his first start of the season, which will provide him with a nice boost in fantasy.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out, opening up a spot in the Rockets’ starting lineup. Tari Eason will move into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming for the rebounding and defensive potential.
Source: Mike Curtis
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl has missed three straight, but he’s got a chance to make his return against Milwaukee. If he’s ruled out for a fourth consecutive contest, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles would presumably remain in the starting lineup, where he has excelled.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram logged another productive stat line on Sunday, utilizing accurate shooting to finish the contest as one of Toronto’s best scorers. Nine of his 10 made field goals came inside the arc, while he also chipped in five free throws to help land his fifth 20-point outing of the season. The veteran forward has gotten off to a fast start in Toronto and is posting some of the best shooting splits of his career through seven games. He’ll look to stay hot against the Bucks on Tuesday.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes did a little bit of everything on Sunday for the Raptors. On the offensive side, he was a productive scorer both inside and outside the arc while also functioning as the team’s primary facilitator. Meanwhile, he was the only Raptors player to log at least one steal and block on Sunday, with his six stocks marking a new season high. Barnes has gotten off to a productive start to his fifth NBA season and is displaying vastly improved three-point shooting thus far. If he can remain efficient from beyond the arc, he becomes even more valuable in fantasy leagues.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Despite a rough shooting night from beyond the arc, Barrett still finished as the game’s leading scorer on Sunday — high volume helped him nearly produce 30 points, as did contributions from the charity stripe. Yet, the seventh-year wing got his teammates involved along the way and recorded a season high in assists in the win. Barrett’s start to the season has yielded similar statistics to those of last year in Toronto, which suggests he should be able to maintain his current level of production throughout the year.
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith is on the injury report with a sprained right ankle sustained during Saturday’s comfortable win over the Celtics. If he cannot play on Monday, Tari Eason and Steven Adams are potential replacements in the starting lineup. With the Mavericks’ lack of interior depth, Eason may be the more likely choice.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Durant’s unmatched scoring ability has elevated Houston’s offense to another level, as the Rockets boast a league-best 125.2 offensive rating through the season’s first week. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer came out blazing in this one, knocking down 7-of-8 shots and pouring in 20 first-half points to give Houston an 18-point cushion at the break. He likely would’ve cleared the 30-point mark for the third time in six games had Boston kept it closer down the stretch. Durant will lead the Rockets into a four-game week beginning Monday at home against the Mavericks before a three-game road swing through Memphis, San Antonio, and Milwaukee.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Sengun fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double as Houston’s sheer size and athleticism advantages were simply too much for the undersized Celtics. He shot just 38 percent from the floor in this one, but he was able to pull down 10 rebounds and served as the Rockets de-facto point guard for large stretches of the contest. The 23-year-old burgeoning star has certainly lived up to his lofty second-round ADP for fantasy managers in the early stages of the season.
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl is set to miss his third consecutive game with a lower back issue he’s battled since the preseason. The 30-year-old center didn’t travel with the team on a recent road trip for treatment reasons, but still isn’t ready to play. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvii will handle the center duties in Poeltl’s absence and both are worth streaming.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram has now scored at least 20 points in four of the last five games. The 28-year-old small forward is poised for a big fantasy season with the Raptors, where he’s essentially atop the team’s hierarchy along with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett. Ingram’s had at least four assists in three consecutive games as well. The Raptors finish the week against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes failed to reach at least 20 points for the second time in his last three games. The 24-year-old small forward went just 1-of-4 from behind the three-point line after an 11-of-20 start from downtown to begin the year. Barnes’ usage continues to be solid alongside Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett and with that better production should eventually follow.
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl has been dealing with a lower back issue since the preseason, and he did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets. He’ll miss a second straight game on Friday, remaining in Toronto for treatment reasons. The hope is that Poeltl will be available for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies. Collin Murray-Boyles started against Houston, with Sandro Mamukelashvili as his primary backup. Both are worth streaming, with CMB offering a higher long-term fantasy upside.
Source: Michael Grange
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
While the Raptors certainly have their issues, Ingram wasn’t one of them against the Rockets on Wednesday. The 28-year-old small forward had no trouble scoring on one of the league’s best defensive guards in Amen Thompson. Ingram has now scored at least 22 points in three of five games so far this year. As long as he’s healthy, Ingram is going to have fantasy success with Toronto.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes’ 31 points tied Kevin Durant for the game-high. The 24-year-old small forward’s improved three-point shooting is the story so far this year. Barnes shot just 27.1 percent from behind the three-point line last year, but is 11-of-20 from long distance to begin the season. It’s an excellent development for Barnes and his fantasy managers if this is more than just a hot streak.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Sengun offers one of the highest floors in fantasy basketball. The 23-year-old center has had at least 17 points, at least six rebounds and at least six assists in all four games so far this season. Sengun is paying off his second round ADP partly thanks to his improved three-point shooting. He’s made 8-of-14 three-point attempts to start the year.
HOU • • #
about 2 months ago
Smith became the youngest Rocket in franchise history to have at least 25 points, at least five rebounds and at least five assists in a game without turning the ball over. The 22-year-old forward had his best game of the season so far. If Smith could sustain this production, we’d be talking about a breakout season and a spot on the All-Star team.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
The Rockets have now scored at least 130 points in consecutive games and Durant has combined for 50 points in the two games. The 37-year-old power forward found his three-point shot as he made four three-pointers for the first time against the Raptors Wednesday. Durant will continue to be the focal point of the Houston offense.
TOR • • #
about 2 months ago
The Raptors are without starting center Jakob Poeltl, who is dealing with lower back stiffness. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Murray-Boyles, a promising rookie who scored 19 points in Monday’s loss to the Spurs. While Sandro Mamukelashvili will also figure prominently in the frontcourt rotation, Murray-Boyles offers a higher upside to fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Lineups
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
As expected, Poeltl will miss this game against Houston. Collin Murray-Boyles closed the Raptors’ last game out at center and should play a significant role in this game. If CMB doesn’t start, it will be because Sandro Mamukelashvili is filling that role, though CMB is a better streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl, who dealt with lower back stiffness during the preseason, exited Monday’s loss to the Spurs due to a similar issue. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles replaced him then, and his playing time will increase if Poeltl cannot play. Also in line for a boost is Sandro Mamukelashvili, but Murray-Boyles is the player to target on waiver wires.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett has gotten off to a dominant start to this season. Through four games, he’s averaging 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 61.8 percent from the floor. Knowing his career-best field goal percentage in a season is 49.5 percent, and that was an outlier when compared to his other seasons, he’ll certainly cool off as the season progresses. Still, this has been a fantastic start for him, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Rockets on Wednesday.
TOR • • #
about 2 months ago
CMB made his debut for the Raptors on Sunday and was held scoreless in 13 minutes. However, he was fantastic in his 24 minutes off the bench in this one. He showcased the defensive production that made him an enticing prospect, and he was able to knock down shots from beyond the arc, which was the main question mark for him. This was a really encouraging performance for him, and it won’t be long before he’s a standard-league producer in fantasy hoops.
HOU • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka made the switch for this game to move Steven Adams to a reserve role and bump Okogie into the starting unit. It’s unclear if this is a move that will stick or if this was just for one game. Still, it was a strong start for Okogie, who was able to contribute on defense and from beyond the arc. If he remains a starter, he won’t be worth rostering in standard leagues, but he can be streamed in deeper formats for threes and steals.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Sengun struggled in Houston’s loss to Detroit, but he bounced back with an efficient performance to help the Rockets get their first win of the season. Many were expecting a breakout year from Sengun, which is why he was drafted in the second round of Yahoo! leagues. So far, in two of his three games, he has played like that player. He’s averaging 25.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.3 threes per game this season and will look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
It has been a rough start to the season for Eason, but he was able to get things going on Monday, even though he didn’t contribute much on the defensive end. Eason was drafted in the 10th round of Yahoo! leagues and had been struggling to return that value. More performances like this will help, but in a reserve role, that production may not come consistently. Still, he’s too talented to leave on the waiver wire.
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl will be held out for the final few minutes of Toronto’s game against San Antonio. Collin Murray-Boyles will fill out the center minutes in a smaller lineup to close things out.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
HOU • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka is shifting away from the double-big lineup, at least for one game. He could simply be experimenting with a new opening unit against a rebuilding team. Okogie has some upside to provide steals as a starter, but he isn’t a consistent contributor on offense.
Source: Erin Summers
HOU • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Fred VanVleet (knee) suffered a torn ACL just before the start of training camp. While he has not officially been ruled out for the entire 2025-26 season, a DPE can only be granted if the player will not play. Per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the exemption would be equivalent to 50 percent of the injured player’s annual salary. VanVleet is due to make $25 million this season. The exemption would give the Rockets more room to account for VanVleet’s absence, which would impact Reed Sheppard’s role if another guard is added to the roster.
Source: Kelly Iko
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
After playing 32 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks, Ingram is not on the injury report for Monday night. That’s great news for him and fantasy managers, considering how much time he missed last season due to an ankle injury. As long as he can be consistently available, Ingram will be a positive asset in fantasy lineups, regardless of league setup.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Forward-Center • #54
about 2 months ago
Having totaled 11 points in his first two games as a Raptor, Mamukelashvili exceeded that number on Sunday. He shot 75 percent from the field, playing well enough to replace starting center Jakob Poeltl in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Poeltl played 19 minutes, finishing with four points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Given the time Poeltl missed during the preseason, the minutes may have been limited due to the Raptors taking on San Antonio on Monday. Regardless of the reason, Mamukelashvili has quickly established himself as Toronto’s best big man off the bench.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
After shooting 7-of-16 from the field in his official Raptors’ debut, Ingram is 20-of-36 over his last two. He finished Sunday’s defeat a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, and Ingram is off to a good start in his new home. However, with the Raptors visiting San Antonio on Monday to begin a four-game week, fantasy managers must watch for the early injury report. Nothing has been said that would bring Ingram’s availability into question, but it would be unsurprising if he sat out due to his injury history.
TOR • • #
about 2 months ago
Murray-Boyles, the ninth overall pick in June’s draft, made his official Raptors debut after missing the first two games with a forearm muscle strain. The injury and resulting time off may have impacted the rookie’s shooting, as he missed all four of his attempts. Murray-Boyles’ stat line won’t make any waves in fantasy basketball, but he effectively bumped Jonathan Mogbo (one steal and one block in two minutes) out of the rotation. There was little reason to roster Mogbo while CMB was out; there’s even less need to consider him now that the rookie is available.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes finished Sunday’s defeat with his first double-double of the season, including a rebound tally that matched his total in Toronto’s first two games. Last season, he had four games with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds. Thus far, all three of Toronto’s starting wings, Barnes, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett (16/4/3 with one three-pointer), have recorded solid numbers, with center Jakob Poeltl’s offensive production taking the most significant hit. That’s good news for fantasy managers who committed to any of the wings, as there were usage concerns during the preseason.
TOR • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Injured during the preseason, Murray-Boyles will make his official NBA debut on Sunday. His return will give Toronto another option off the bench after only two reserves (Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gradey Dick) exceeded 15 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Bucks. While Murray-Boyles may not significantly impact fantasy basketball in the short term, he has long-term value in dynasty formats.
Source: Doug Smith
TOR • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
CMB has missed the first two games of the season and is in danger of missing a third. Friday’s loss was a closer game than the season opener, so the only reserves that played more than 15 minutes were Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gradey Dick. If CMB plays, he’ll likely hover around that same range.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Sengun had 39 points in the season opener against the Thunder, but looked more like the offensive player he’s been in previous years on Friday. Sengun missed both of his three-point attempts after making 5-of-8 on Tuesday. He was 5-of-18 from the field overall. With Fred VanVleet (ACL) out, consistent scoring from Sengun is paramount for the Rockets’ season.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Durant had 23 points in a return to OKC on ring night in the season opener. It was a solid game, but he was closer to unstoppable against the Pistons on Friday. Durant was getting to the foul line at will and made 16-of-18 free throw attempts. The 37-year-old power forward kept the Rockets in the game as none of his teammates reached even 20 points.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes mostly struggled from the field with 17 points on 15 shot attempts. The 24-year-old small forward was -16 in 35 minutes in a game the Raptors lost by six points. Barnes was having an off-night and deferred to Brandon Ingram, who had 29 points. After a mostly sluggish preseason, Barnes had 22 points in the Raptors’ opener, but he’s not out of this slump just yet.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram scored 29 points in his second game with the Raptors, but also had four turnovers, giving him nine in the first two games. The turnovers need to come down a little, but it was still a positive outing for Ingram. The 28-year-old small forward played 37 minutes after playing 27 minutes in the opener. Ingram’s availability is the only thing standing in the way of his fantasy potential.
HOU • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Crawford will be available after missing the first game of the regular season, but he won’t see the floor often for Houston this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Tate will be available to make his season debut after missing Tuesday’s game against the Thunder. If Tate sees the floor, he will only play a minimal role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
According to Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, Murray-Boyles is progressing in his recovery from a strained right forearm muscle but is not ready to make his official Raptors debut. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jonathan Mogbo will continue to handle most of the available reserve frontcourt minutes in Murray-Boyles’ absence.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
HOU • Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Crawford was unavailable for the season opener, but even if he is available to take on Detroit, it is unlikely that he is part of the rotation this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Tate missed the season opener, and Ime Udoka’s hope was to have him back for this game. There is a chance, though his role in the rotation will likely be limited, if he sees the floor at all.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Evidently, it wasn’t just a matchup-based decision to roll with the double-big lineup against the Thunder. Adams finished with four points, 13 rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes in the opener, though six of those minutes came during the two overtimes. Adams should continue to hold some residual value as a source of boards in deeper leagues.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • G • #15
about 2 months ago
Sheppard was not in the starting five for Tuesday’s opener, with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka preferring to go with a big lineup that featured Amen Thompson at the point. Sheppard did play 28 minutes off the bench, but there were struggles, especially on defense. Oklahoma City wasted no time attacking Sheppard in the half-court while forcing him to make plays offensively. This wasn’t the worst night for the second-year guard, but it was a reminder of how much room for growth there is. And with Aaron Holiday picking up a DNP-CD, playing time should not be an issue for Sheppard.
HOU • • #
about 2 months ago
Smith was one of four Rockets starters to attempt at least 15 shots in Tuesday’s double-overtime defeat, which is good news for a player who averaged a career-low 9.9 shots per game last season. With the lineup Houston rolled out Tuesday night, with Smith starting at small forward, he’ll have ample catch-and-shoot opportunities playing off of Alperen Şengün, Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson. If Smith can convert at a solid clip while providing improved rebound and defensive production, he can approach top-100 fantasy value this season.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Tuesday’s opening night thriller required two overtime periods to determine a winner, but Thompson was not on the court for most of those 10 minutes. He exited with what appeared to be a cramp in his right calf with just under four minutes remaining in the first overtime and did not return. Following the loss, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka confirmed the cramping for his star wing. Thompson missed all seven of his three-point attempts on the night, but his willingness to keep shooting is encouraging. Thompson finished with a complete stat line, and there’s a lot to like about his fantasy potential with the ball being in his hands more.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Returning to the city where he began his NBA career on Thunder ring/banner night, Durant struggled with his perimeter shot (0-of-4 from three) and finished with more turnovers (four) than assists (three) in the one-point defeat. Things could have worsened in the first overtime, as Durant was signaling for a timeout the Rockets did not have. However, the officials did not acknowledge the request, so the game went into a second overtime. Durant, who was excellent in the mid-range, will find his perimeter shot in time while getting more acclimated to an offense that currently lacks a legitimate point guard. There’s no need to sound the alarm after Game 1, and his overall shooting and rebounding numbers were solid.