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Amen Thompson  • SG  •  Rockets

Amen Thompson Ready To Go On Friday

Houston Rockets guard /forward Amen Thompson (ankle) has been cleared to play ahead of Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Thompson is back in the mix following a six-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. Head coach Ime Udoka said Thompson won't have a minutes restriction despite missing a handful of games. Thompson will move immediately into the starting five which will shift Tari Eason back to the bench. Both Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. will see reduced roles, but should still offer fantasy value with the second unit.
2 days ago   
Amen Thompson  • SG  •  Rockets

Amen Thompson Likely To Play Against Heat On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (ankle) is considered probable on Friday and will likely take the floor against the Miami Heat. This marks his first game back after a six-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. The second-year wing has been a big part of the Rockets' success this year, with averages of 14.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.3 blocks, and 2.1 turnovers per game. With Thompson back in the lineup, Tari Eason would likely move back to the bench.
2 days ago   
Fred VanVleet  • PG  •  Rockets

Fred VanVleet Cleared To Return On Wednesday

On Wednesday, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) is available to suit up against the Phoenix Suns, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle reports. The 31-year-old guard has missed 15 of the last 16 games due to a lingering ankle issue. It appears the problem is finally behind him. The 31-year-old's minutes will be limited in his return. That being said, he is probably not a great pick for DFS contests this evening. VanVleet returning to the floor will likely mean decreased minutes for Aaron Holiday and Cam Whitmore.
Mar 12   
Fred VanVleet  • PG  •  Rockets

Fred VanVleet Likely To Return On Wednesday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. VanVleet was able to practice in full on Tuesday, which is a great step forward in his recovery process The 31-year-old guard has missed 15 of the last 16 games due to a lingering ankle issue. It sounds like the issue is finally behind him considering VanVleet is listed as probable on the injury report. The expectation is that VanVleet is going to be under a minutes limit during his first game back. That being said, VanVleet would probably be fine for season-long formats, but avoidable in DFS contests. His return to the court will likely mean decreased roles for Aaron Holiday and Cam Whitmore.
Mar 12   
Amen Thompson  • SG  •  Rockets

Amen Thompson Sidelined For 10-14 Days

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain and will be sidelined for 10-to-14 days, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The second-year wing underwent an MRI which didn't show any structural damage. Charania reports that Thompson will receive treatment and go through some rehab for the swelling in his ankle. This likely means some added minutes for a combination of Jabari Smith Jr., Cam Whitmore, and maybe even Reed Sheppard. Smith seems to have the most consistent role in the rotation right now, and he averages 11.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 threes per game in March.
Mar 10   
Amen Thompson  • SG  •  Rockets

Amen Thompson In A Walking Boot, Needs An MRI

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) exited Saturday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He narrowly missed a triple-double, amassing 15 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. Unfortunately, the 2023 No. 4 overall pick suffered an ankle injury late in the contest. Thompson, averaging 14.0 points, 8.3 boards, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals this season, has stepped up in the absence of Fred VanVleet (ankle). However, with Thompson observed leaving the arena with crutches and a walking boot, he'll likely miss time. He will undergo an MRI on Sunday. But while Thompson and VanVleet are off the floor, Jalen Green should see a bump in usage while serving as the primary option at the one. Aaron Holiday, who had 20 points on Saturday night, may also see more work, potentially even entering the starting lineup.
Mar 9   
Reed Sheppard  • PG  •  Rockets

Reed Sheppard Won't Play On Saturday

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The rookie guard has been diagnosed with an avulsion on his right thumb. The team hasn't given a timetable on his return, but Sheppard is likely to miss multiple games. His absence from the rotation doesn't mean too much considering he was only averaging 11 minutes per game. However, Fred VanVleet (ankle) is also sidelined, so losing Sheppard does make the Rockets a bit more shorthanded at the guard spot. Amen Thompson has been playing big minutes lately and that is likely to mean the case while these two are sidelined.
Mar 8   
Fred VanVleet  • PG  •  Rockets

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out For Saturday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran guard is set to miss his fourth game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. VanVleet returned from an 11-game absence on last Saturday, but he hasn't played since then. His next chance to get on the court will be on Monday against the Orlando Magic. When he returns, VanVleet is expected to be under a minutes limit. His continued absence will mean that Amen Thompson will play nearly 40 minutes per game, which gives him solid fantasy appeal.
Mar 8   
Tari Eason  • SF  •  Rockets

Tari Eason Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason will rejoin the starting lineup on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He will take the place of Jabari Smith Jr., who is coming off a couple of quiet performances as a starter. Despite moving to the bench on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, Eason recorded an impressive double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. He has averaged 13.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 2.2 steals in six starts this season. Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Alperen Sengun complete Houston's starting lineup against the Pelicans.
Mar 7   
Fred VanVleet  • PG  •  Rockets

Fred VanVleet Listed As Out Thursday Against New Orleans

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will miss his third straight game on Thursday due to an ankle injury. He missed 11 games in February with the same issue and returned for one game on March 1 against the Kings. He played 35 minutes but only had three points to go with five assists and five rebounds. While he has been out, Amen Thompson has stepped up and become a fantasy force, and with FVV still sidelined, he'll continue to be very involved in a favorable matchup Thursday against the Pelicans. Reed Sheppard has gotten more minutes in the last two games for the Rockets and could stay more involved than Aaron Holiday as a backup point guard.
Mar 6   
Steven Adams  • C  •  Rockets

Steven Adams Active On Monday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man was listed on the injury report due to left ankle soreness but has been upgraded from questionable to available. Adams' availability is great news for Houston since starting center Alperen Sengun (back) will not be playing against the Thunder. However, Jock Landale has been named the starter in Sengun's absence, meaning Adams likely won't deliver much for fantasy teams.
Mar 4   
Dillon Brooks  • SF  •  Rockets

Dillon Brooks Out On Monday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Dillon Brooks (knee) will not be in the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been downgraded from questionable to out as Brooks has not recovered from a right knee contusion. He joins Fred VanVleet (ankle), Amen Thompson (shoulder), and Alperen Sengun (back) on the sidelines, leaving the Rockets extremely short-handed for Monday's contest. Jabari Smith Jr., Cam Whitmore, and Aaron Holiday are expected to take on expanded roles in the game. This is the first game of a back-to-back set, so it's possible that Houston could have most of its missing pieces back for Tuesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
Mar 4   
Amen Thompson  • SG  •  Rockets

Amen Thompson Sits Out Monday's Game

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (shoulder) will not suit up for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team initially listed Thompson questionable for the contest due to right shoulder soreness, and he has now been officially ruled out. Houston is currently battling several health issues, leaving Jalen Green as the only healthy player among regular starters. Depth pieces like Cam Whitmore, Jae'Sean Tate, and Aaron Holiday are expected to step up against the Thunder.
Mar 4   
Alperen Sengün  • C  •  Rockets

Alperen Sengun Out Against Thunder

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will not play in Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is battling back soreness, and the team has downgraded Sengun from questionable to out. At the same time, Steven Adams (ankle) has been upgraded to available, so he will help to fill the void left by Sengun's absence, along with Jock Landale, who has been named a starter for the contest. Jabari Smith Jr. will likely also help to fill some of the minutes at center.
Mar 4   
Tari Eason  • SF  •  Rockets

Tari Eason Out Of Action Monday

According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will be out of the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to left lower leg injury management. With Eason sidelined, Jabari Smith will likely be in the starting lineup and take on extra minutes. Smith was on the floor for 20 minutes on Saturday against the Kings, posting five points, seven assists, and one block.
Mar 4   
Fred VanVleet  • PG  •  Rockets

Fred VanVleet Unavailable Versus Thunder

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. VanVleet returned on Saturday after sitting out 11 straight games due to a right ankle strain. He played in 35 minutes, but it appears that he had re-injured his ankle. The 31-year-old could potentially be back in action on Tuesday versus the Pacers. Amen Thompson (shoulder) will be back at point guard while VanVleet is on the shelf. However, Thompson is currently questionable for Monday's contest as he is dealing with soreness in his right shoulder.
Mar 3   
Tari Eason  • SF  •  Rockets

Tari Eason Listed As Questionable Against Thunder

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is considered questionable on Monday for the big-time matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team may keep him out for injury management reasons after his lower leg kept him out of a big chunk of games earlier this season. Dillon Brooks (knee), Amen Thompson (shoulder), and Alperen Sengun (back) are all questionable too, so if Eason does play, he should get plenty of minutes. On the other hand, Jabari Smith Jr. would see a big uptick in minutes. Then, the other open minutes would potentially be split by Cam Whitmore, Jock Landale, and maybe even Jeff Green. Smith was the only one to play in their last game and registered five points, seven rebounds, and one block.
Mar 3   
Dillon Brooks  • SF  •  Rockets

Dillon Brooks Questionable With Knee Injury On Monday

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (knee) has been listed as questionable for the Monday night matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee contusion. Brooks was able to clock 30 minutes on the court in their last game on Saturday, but he's now one of three starters considered questionable while Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out. If Brooks is unable to suit up, Jabari Smith Jr. may move into the starting five while Cam Whitmore could see some minutes after getting a DNP-CD in their last game. Smith registered five points, seven rebounds, and one block on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.
Mar 3   
Alperen Sengün  • C  •  Rockets

Alperen Sengun Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) is dealing with some lower-back soreness, which caused the team to list him as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He just posted 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one block across 37 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, so the big man may have experienced some post-game issues if it has lingered into Monday. If he's unable to play, Steven Adams (ankle) is also considered questionable, so that would leave Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale as the next two up. Both could be considered for a one-game streaming option, especially for fantasy managers in need of some big-man stats.
Mar 3   
Amen Thompson  • SG  •  Rockets

Amen Thompson Considered Questionable Against Thunder

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (shoulder) drew a questionable tag for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right shoulder soreness. The 22-year-old has seen a sizeable jump in his stats across the board this year despite a lower usage percentage from his rookie year (17.3% vs 18.5). In terms of Monday night's game, Thompson is one of four starters listed as either out or questionable, including Fred VanVleet (ankle), Alperen Sengun (back), and Dillon Brooks (knee). Jalen Green would likely lead the scoring efforts if they're all ruled out while Aaron Holiday, Cam Whitmore, and Reed Sheppard would all be in play for streaming options.
Mar 3   
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