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HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
1 day ago
Thompson is dealing with left quadricep tendonitis, and the injury will cost him at least one game. In Thompson’s absence, Reed Sheppard could join the starting lineup, making him an intriguing streamer in a favorable matchup with Sacramento’s shorthanded defense.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
4 days ago
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.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
18 days ago
Added to the injury report early Saturday afternoon, Thompson is good to go for the matchup with Oklahoma City. However, he will not be in the starting lineup, as Reed Sheppard receives the nod. Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün complete the quintet.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
19 days ago
Thompson, a late addition to the Rockets’ injury report, has yet to miss a game this season. It goes without saying that his absence would have a significant impact on Houston’s play, especially on defense. Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday would be in line for additional opportunities due to the lack of on-ball playmakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
23 days ago
Thompson had a subpar night from the floor, but he was able to pour in the counting stats to make up for it. He came close to recording a triple-double and was still able to make a big impact on the defensive end. Thompson started the year off slowly, but he has turned into the player that managers were hoping he would be when they took him in the second and third rounds of fantasy drafts. He’ll look to keep this going against the Celtics on Wednesday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
25 days ago
Thompson was excellent on Saturday as the Rockets held off the Mavericks. He’s scored at least 21 points in two of his last three appearances, and the nine assists recorded against Dallas equaled the athletic wing’s total in his previous two outings. Over the past month, Thompson has averaged nearly 19 points per game, which is one reason he has been a top-40 player during this stretch. The Rockets begin a four-game Week 16 on Monday against the Pacers.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
28 days ago
Thompson was electric on Wednesday, despite his production and several entertaining highlights coming in a loss. He finished at the rim fantastically with powerful dunks, and didn’t turn down his aggressiveness throughout the game — he finished as Houston’s leader in points, shot attempts, and steals. Wednesday’s balanced performance served as a nice bounce-back for him after shooting 3-of-10 from the floor for eight points in the prior game. He’ll take the floor again on Thursday against the Hawks.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson’s improved field-goal percentage has given his fantasy value a welcome boost recently. Over the past two weeks, he’s shot 52.3 percent from the field, one reason why the Rockets’ guard/forward has been provided top-50 per-game value during this run. Obviously, fantasy managers have to put three-pointers when rostering Thompson, but there’s a lot that he brings to the table despite that “deficiency.”
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson recorded another robust stat line, continuing to offer excellent fantasy value. The Rockets’ guard/forward has been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the value may not align with his Yahoo! ADP (21), Thompson is only two rounds off after getting off to a slow start to begin the season. Something to watch is whether Houston adds a point guard ahead of the trade deadline, as that would affect Thompson’s fantasy ceiling.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
All that was missing from Thompson’s stat line was a three-pointer, but that’s a common occurrence for the third-year guard. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-50 player. While that isn’t on par with his Yahoo! ADP (21), Thompson’s production has been consistent. The Rockets play three games in Week 14.
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
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.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson’s shooting remains inconsistent. The 22-year-old point guard’s 20 points were just the second time he’s had at least 20 points in his last six games. Thompson threatened a triple-double with eight rebounds and seven assists against the Pacers Monday. After a slow start to the season, he’s provided fourth-round value over the last two weeks.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Playing on Christmas Day for the first time in his NBA career, Thompson was outstanding against the Lakers. All that was lacking from his stat line was a blocked shot and a three-pointer, but the third-year wing provided excellent value in the other fantasy categories. After a relatively slow start to the season, Thompson has been a fourth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the last two weeks.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson finished Tuesday’s defeat with a solid stat line. He’s scored at least 18 points in four of his last six appearances and has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. Thompson and the Rockets play two more games in Week 10, starting with the Lakers on Christmas Night in the final game of Houston’s road trip.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Reunited with “Terror Twin” Tari Eason, Thompson finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line on Sunday. If there’s something to watch, especially as Eason’s minutes increase, it’s how his return will affect Thompson defensively. Combined, those two can wreak havoc defensively, which may boost the fantasy values of both if it leads to increased steals and blocks. Over the last two weeks, Thompson has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats, so it isn’t like he was struggling with Eason on the sidelines.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
While Thompson was responsible for four turnovers, his high field-goal percentage made up for it in terms of overall efficiency. He’s scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven games, one reason why he’s providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The good news for those who have Thompson rostered is that Houston still has games on Saturday and Sunday to end Week 9.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson dropped his fifth double-double of the season in Monday’s overtime defeat, and the six assists were a nice bonus for fantasy managers. The negative was that he did not record any steals or blocked shots, the second time in four games that Thompson has failed to post any defensive stats. However, he’s still averaging 1.6 “stocks” per game over the last two weeks, which is one reason he has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats during this stretch.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
Thompson was just one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double against the Clippers on Wednesday. The 22-year-old point guard has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. The Rockets are off until Monday when they’ll take on the Nuggets.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
Thompson put on a stellar display of basketball on the offensive end against the Suns. He made use of the charity stripe but also dominated inside the arc, making 11 two-point shots before reaching the 30-point mark for the first time all season. He led all scorers for the game and extended his streak of 20-point games to three. He’ll have a chance to secure another high-scoring outing against the Mavericks on Saturday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
A 20-point scorer in two consecutive games for the third time this season, Thompson recorded his fourth double-double on Wednesday. Also, this was his first game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists since November 5 against the Grizzlies. While he still hasn’t reached the heights that many fantasy managers hoped he would before the season began, Thompson has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
Thompson finished with at least 20 points for the third time in the last five games, with his production inside the arc being key on Monday. Despite the loss, his scoring was significantly higher than the five points he posted the night prior against the Jazz. Yet, Thompson didn’t have nearly the same level of success as a facilitator this time around. Nonetheless, the third-year guard had a solid performance overall and should be able to secure another against the Kings on Wednesday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
Thompson took over as Houston’s primary offensive catalyst with Kevin Durant — averaging a team-high 24.6 points per game — out of the lineup for the first time this season due to personal reasons, propelling the Rockets to their 11th time in their last 13 contests. They were in complete control from the outset of this one as Thompson knocked down 10 of 16 shots from the floor while also chipping in eight assists and seven rebounds in a stat sheet-stuffing performance worthy of a Thanksgiving feast. The 22-year-old burgeoning superstar has been hot recently, averaging 20.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.3 steals over his last three games, delivering second-round value for fantasy purposes during that stretch. The Rockets return to action on Wednesday night with a challenging road tilt against the Warriors.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
Thompson notched his second double-double of the season on Sunday, but he had a difficult night shooting-wise. Over his last two games, the third-year wing has shot 10-of-30 from the field. The good news for Houston is that Reed Sheppard picked up the slack, coming off the bench to score 16 points with seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers. With all that Thompson brings to the table defensively and as a secondary playmaker, his role is secure. And Sheppard is developing into a player who doesn’t need to start to provide tangible fantasy value.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
4 months ago
Thompson stayed hot on the offensive end as the Rockets won their fifth game in a row against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The 22-year-old point guard followed up his 27-point effort on Monday with 28 points on Wednesday. Thompson is one of the best rebounding guards in the league and has had at least seven assists in four of his last five games. If his scoring keeps up, he could have a monster season with Fred VanVleet (knee) likely to miss the entire year.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
4 months 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