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Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Possibly Out 10-14 Days

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week after tweaking his ankle in Saturday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, head coach Ime Udoka estimated the 2021 No. 16 overall selection could be sidelined for 10-14 days. He's having another fantastic year, averaging a career-high 21.8 points, adding 9.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks. While Sengun is on the shelf, Steven Adams, averaging 6.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in seven starts throughout the 2025 campaign, should fill the void in the rotation, with Clint Capela coming in for relief.

3 days ago

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Active Versus Nets

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (soleus) is available for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Sengun drops the questionable tag for tonight's tilt after missing the last two contests because of a left soleus strain. The Rockets are hurting heading into this one, with Clint Capela (illness) and Steven Adams (ankle) out, so having the 23-year-old active will bring a much-needed boost to a depleted frontcourt. Before missing two previous contests, Sengun registered 14 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 31 minutes in a 119-96 win over the Lakers on Christmas Day.

7 days ago

Clint Capela • C • Rockets |

Steven Adams • C • Rockets

Steven Adams and Clint Capela Sidelined Thursday

Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports that Houston Rockets centers Steven Adams (ankle) and Clint Capela (illness) are unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Adams sprained his right ankle during Monday's 126-119 win over the Pacers, while Capela is feeling under the weather. With both veteran big men out of action, Dorian Finney-Smith may see an expanded role, but he should not be viewed as a streaming option for fantasy managers.

7 days ago

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Active on Thursday

According to Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (illness) is set to suit up against the Brooklyn Nets. Eason was listed as questionable due to an illness, but he has since been cleared to play. This evening's clash will be the sixth game in a row the 24-year-old has played after missing over a month due to an oblique injury. With Steven Adams (ankle) and Clint Capela (illness) out of action, fantasy managers could look to Eason as an option, as he will likely see extended minutes during tonight's contest.

7 days ago

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Questionable Versus Brooklyn

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn. He recently returned after missing over a month because of an oblique injury. Since then, the 24-year-old has appeared in the Rockets' previous five contests. However, his status is now in jeopardy as a result of an illness. With so many players listed on the injury report for Houston, there are a number of directions head coach Ime Udoka might go regarding the rotation, although Reed Sheppard should remain in line to see a substantial bump in minutes and scoring opportunities regardless of who is ruled out.

Dec 31

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Questionable Versus Brooklyn

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (soleus) is questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn after missing the last two contests because of a calf strain. The Rockets are hurting heading into this one, with Clint Capela (illness) and Steven Adams (ankle) also carrying a questionable designation. As a result, Houston may need to roll with Dorian Finney-Smith at the five versus his former team. DFS most recently logged 16 minutes in Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers, finishing with six points and two rebounds.

Dec 31

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Sitting Out Another Game Monday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) will miss his second consecutive game on Monday with a left calf injury. Sengun also sat out Houston's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. His minutes will be divided among Steven Adams and Clint Capela. Neither center is expected to contribute much on offense, although Adams should be a boost in the rebounding department. Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and Reed Sheppard will pick up the playmaking slack.

Dec 29

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Could Miss Another Game Monday

Houston Rockets forward/center Alperen Sengun (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Indiana after missing the previous win over Cleveland with a left calf issue. His status carries notable fantasy implications given his central role in Houston's offense. If Sengun remains sidelined, Steven Adams and Clint Capela would again split center minutes. Adams logged nine points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes last game, while Capela added four points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. Adams profiles as a short-term rebounds stream, while Capela remains a deeper-league fallback.

Dec 29

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Unavailable Saturday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) will miss his third game of the season on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Turkish star played through a calf injury on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Lakers but will take Saturday off to rest. Steve Adams will start at center for Houston, with Clint Capela moving up in the depth chart. Jabari Smith Jr. could also see some action as a center. With that said, this is a tough matchup for Houston against Cleveland's twin towers of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

Dec 28

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Questionable Saturday Against Cavaliers

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Cavaliers after carrying the same designation on Christmas Day. Sengun ultimately played in that contest, posting 14 points and 12 rebounds across 31 minutes, suggesting his workload can remain intact when available. If Sengun is sidelined, Steven Adams and Clint Capela would factor into a split at center, though recent usage points to defined limitations. Adams has averaged 21.6 minutes with a rebound-focused role over his last five games, while Capela has logged only 6.6 minutes during that span. The Rockets also tend to go small, which further limits reliability for both replacement options.

Dec 27

Jae'Sean Tate • SF • Rockets

Jae'Sean Tate Questionable Thursday

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is nursing a left wrist contusion ahead of the Christmas Day matchup. Tate hasn't had a regular role in the rotation, making his status irrelevant from a fantasy perspective. The 30-year-old veteran has averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.2 minutes this season. Going forward, Tate may have even a tougher time getting minutes on this Rockets squad, as Dorian Finney-Smith has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report and is closing in on his season debut.

Dec 25

Dorian Finney-Smith • PF • Rockets

Dorian Finney-Smith Could Make Season Debut on Christmas Day

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has picked up a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of the team's Christmas Day clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 32-year-old has yet to play this season following offseason ankle surgery. It would be a special night for Finney-Smith if he can make his season debut on Thursday, as he finished last season with the Lakers. During the offseason, the Rockets signed Finney-Smith as a free agent to a four-year, $53 million contract, clearly seeing a significant role for him in the rotation. Once he's in the lineup, Finney-Smith will almost certainly play with a minutes restriction, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Dec 25

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Uncertain for Christmas Day

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of a Christmas Day tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Turkish big man is experiencing tightness in his left calf and may have to sit out his third game of the season. Sengun's absence from the lineup on Christmas would allow Clint Capela to move up in the pecking order, with Steven Adams likely taking over the starting center role. Jabari Smith Jr. could also get some minutes at the No. 5 spot. With that said, Thursday presents a tough matchup for Houston's bigs, as the Lakers have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to centers this season -- trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Dec 25

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Still Sidelined Saturday vs Nuggets

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has been ruled out Saturday at Denver, extending his absence to 14 straight games due to injury management. The continued shutdown keeps Eason sidelined despite his strong per-minute profile of 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 2.5 three-pointers in 23.2 minutes when active. He remains a stash-only play in IL formats. Jabari Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie continue to benefit, with Smith logging 44 minutes and Okogie scoring 10 points in the last outing.

Dec 20

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Remains Questionable on Injury Report

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. He has carried the questionable tag for a while, but Eason has struggled to shake off a right oblique strain, missing more than a month of action. If Eason remains out on Thursday, Jabari Smith Jr. could be in for another night of 40-plus minutes of work. He has played at least 40 minutes twice in the past three games. Josh Okogie also gets extra shifts in the rotation due to Eason's absence.

Dec 18

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Remains Out Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (oblique) has been ruled out for Monday's clash against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Vanessa Richardson reports. He has been out of action since Nov. 14 due to a right oblique strain and isn't ready to return on Monday night after carrying a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Jabari Smith Jr. has taken on some heavy minutes during Eason's absence, with the Rockets also relying more on Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate. Eason's next opportunity to return will come on Thursday night in a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dec 16

Tari Eason • SF • Rockets

Tari Eason Questionable Versus Nuggets on Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game in Denver after missing 11 straight contests. If cleared, he is expected to return with a minutes restriction. Eason last appeared Nov. 14 and logged three points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 10 minutes, but his broader profile is stronger, averaging 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, and 2.8 three-pointers across his last five active games. His role is stable long-term, and if the steals return, he becomes a viable standard-league add. Josh Okogie, Jae'Sean Tate, and Jeff Green would feel the minutes squeeze.

Dec 15

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Back From Two-Game Absence Thursday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) has come off the injury report and will play in Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. The star big man has missed a couple of games due to illness. The Rockets will also have Steven Adams (ankle) available on Thursday night, pushing Clint Capela down the pecking order. Before he got sidelined, Sengun had a big start to December, averaging 29.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 2.5 blocks, and 3.0 steals across two games. Meetings with the Clippers have been good matchups for bigs, as they allow the 10th-most fantasy points in the league to centers.

Dec 11

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Out Again on Saturday Evening

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. He'll now be sidelined for another contest after missing Friday's win over the Phoenix Suns because of an illness. Fortunately, the Rockets won't play again until Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, so Sengun will have a few more days to feel better. With Steven Adams (ankle) also out, Clint Capela, coming off a four-point, seven-rebound, four-block effort, could be in line for his most productive game of the 2025 campaign.

Dec 7

Steven Adams • C • Rockets |

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Out Friday, Steven Adams Starting

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Phoenix Suns, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. The Turkish big man landed on the injury report late with an illness and doesn't feel well enough to play. Instead, Steven Adams will start at center. Adams has previously averaged 6.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in 28.3 minutes as a starter this season. He faces a mediocre matchup on Friday against a Suns team that ranks 12th in rebounding rate.

Dec 5

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