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Marcus Smart - Ejected for throwing punch Smart was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Warriors after throwing a punch at Charles Bassey, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Smart will end his evening with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one turnover across 17 minutes. He'll almost assuredly be suspended for Friday's game against the Jazz, which should open up some minutes for Reed Sheppard.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry exits vs. Rockets with abdominal soreness. Steve Kerr says 'concern is high'

Golden State star Stephen Curry left Wednesday night’s game against Houston in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Oscar Tshiebwe - Cleared from injury report Tshiebwe (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Tshiebwe appears ready to move past an illness, which cost him Monday's game versus the Nuggets. The two-way player offers the Rockets depth at center behind Alperen Sengun while Clint Capela (ankle) and Steven Adams (calf) are on the mend.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard - Quiet stretch continues Sheppard accumulated eight points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt) over 17 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact With Houston's backcourt healthy, Sheppard is becoming more difficult to hold in shallow fantasy leagues. Over his past four appearances, the combo guard has averaged just 9.0 points, 1.0 steal and 2.3 three-pointers in 16.8 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Fred VanVleet - Drains three triples in win Monday VanVleet finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), a rebound and two assists across 30 minutes in Monday's 110-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact VanVleet provided efficient perimeter shooting but struggled to contribute beyond scoring, recording just two assists and no defensive stats. The limited playmaking was disappointing for fantasy managers. VanVleet's three-point production still offers value, but his fantasy reliability depends on generating more assists and steals. Staying under the 20-point threshold with subpar numbers in other categories simply won't cut it.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Goes for 14 points and seven boards Smith tallied 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes in Monday's 110-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Smith maintained a heavy workload, and while his perimeter shooting was subpar, he still posted a solid line across the board, finishing just three boards shy of a double-double. Smith's value in category formats depends on improved three-point efficiency and more consistent contributions in steals and blocks, but he has a solid foundation. He has recorded at least 14 points and seven rebounds in four of his last five appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengün - Posts double-double with eight assists Sengun delivered 20 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Monday's 110-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Sengun delivered another outstanding all-around performance, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double while matching Nikola Jokic blow for blow. His 11 rebounds included five offensive boards, highlighting his impact around the basket, and he fell just one shy of matching his season-high output in that category. Sengun's combination of scoring, rebounding and playmaking continues to provide an excellent fantasy foundation across all formats as one of the best centers in fantasy this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Warriors take on the Rockets, aim for 9th straight win

Golden State is looking to prolong its eight-game win streak with a victory against Houston

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jamal Murray 38 Points | Game Highlights DEN vs. HOU

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

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Durant and Sengun power the Rockets past the Nuggets 110-100 to snap a 2-game skid

Kevin Durant had 23 points and Alperen Sengun added 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets and snap a two-game skid

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kevin Durant - Near triple-double in win Durant posted 23 points (6-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and one block in 36 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over Denver.

Impact Durant was two assists shy of a triple-double while recording his second straight double-double. Monday also marked consecutive games with 10 or more free throw attempts for the 38-year-old, as he continues to provide multi-category production at an elite level in his 19th NBA season. Durant is averaging career lows in scoring and field goal attempts, but he's still one of the primary reasons Houston is off to an 8-3 start in 2026-27.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Nearing return to play Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams - Could return Sunday Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The veteran center is still recovering from a right soleus strain and hasn't played since Oct. 23. With Adams and Clint Capela (ankle) both sidelined, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith figure to see increased burn at center.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Oscar Tshiebwe - Dealing with illness Tshiebwe has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness.

Impact With Clint Capela (ankle) and Steven Adams (calf) sidelined, Tshiebwe has been able to appear in six straight games, averaging 6.8 minutes a night. With all three backup centers unavailable, Jabari Smith and Tari Eason might play some small-ball five minutes behind Alperen Sengun.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Remains out Monday Capela (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Denver.

Impact Capela will miss his fourth consecutive game Monday, meaning his next opportunity to return will come Wednesday versus Golden State. With Steven Adams (calf) also sidelined, Jabari Smith will likely continue to spend more time at the five behind Alperen Sengun. Oscar Tshiebwe may also see a few extra minutes of work.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How Devin Booker's Clutch Heroics Lifted Suns Upset vs Rockets Devin Booker made the difference with some big time shots to give the Suns a much-needed win.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Bruce Thornton - Rejoins NBA squad Houston recalled Thornton from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday.

Impact Thornton is back with the Rockets after delivering a strong display in Friday's G League game against the Austin Spurs, racking up 31 points, eight rebounds and five assists in that outing. It has been more difficult for him to impress at the NBA level though, as he still looks to improve on his averages of 2.0 points and 0.2 rebounds in 3.0 minutes per game over the 2026-27 campaign.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Hits four threes Saturday VanVleet tallied 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and a block across 31 minutes in Saturday's 102-99 loss to the Suns.

Impact VanVleet supplied efficient perimeter scoring, converting four three-pointers for the third time in his last five outings while contributing four assists. His established role, both as a playmaker and scorer, and consistent three-point volume continue to provide fantasy utility, particularly in category formats emphasizing assists and perimeter shooting. He's also taken a step forward offensively, as he has overcame a slow start to the campaign to score at least 16 points in four of his last five outings. By all means, the veteran floor general, who missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from an ACL injury, is trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Scores 17, adds four blocks Thompson registered 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, a steal and four blocks across 39 minutes in Saturday's 102-99 loss to the Suns.

Impact Thompson has scored in double digits in all but one appearance this season, and he complements that with solid peripheral numbers. This time, he ended just two boards shy of a double-double and recorded a season-high four blocks. Even though Thompson is more known for his all-around prowess than his scoring numbers, the fact that he's averaging over 15 points per game while delivering 6.5 boards, 3.0 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks make him a valuable fantasy option across all formats.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Scores 21 despite shooting woes Durant posted 21 points (5-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal across 38 minutes in Saturday's 102-99 loss to the Suns.

Impact Durant struggled from the field against his former team, but his 10 made free throws and double-digit rebounds helped preserve a productive fantasy outing. Any player can have an off shooting night, but Durant found a way to stay relevant and even finished with a double-double, so fantasy managers shouldn't focus too much on his shooting woes, as they're not a consistent issue to begin with. Durant remains a dependable high-volume option despite occasional shooting struggles.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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