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Alperen Sengun - Won't return Saturday Sengun (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Tim MacMahom of ESPN reports.

Impact Sengun left early in the first quarter of Saturday's game due to a right ankle sprain, which medical staff deemed too severe for the fifth-year center to return. Clint Capela will see a heavy dose of minutes off the bench the rest of the way due to the absences of Sengun and Steven Adams (ankle). Sengun's injury puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game against the Suns.

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Alperen Sengun - Questionable to return Saturday Sengun is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to a right ankle injury, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Sengun went to the locker room at the 10:56 mark in the first quarter after landing awkwardly on his ankle. With Steven Adams (ankle) not available, Clint Capela should see the majority of the minutes at center for as long as Sengun is out of the game, and Jeff Green and Dorian Finney-Smith could also see an uptick in minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Goes to locker room early Sengun (ankle) went to the locker room early in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.

Impact Sengun was seen clutching at his right ankle after falling awkwardly, and he has been taken to the locker room to be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Saturday's game. Clint Capela entered the game for Sengun at the 10:56 mark of the first quarter.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4 • SI.COM

Former Timberwolves guard quietly finds a new NBA home Former Timberwolves guard Tristen Newton just earned a two-way contract with a new team.

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Tristen Newton - Gets two-way deal with Houston The Rockets signed Newton to a two-way contract Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Newton started the regular season in the G League with the Iowa Wolves after failing to make Minnesota's roster at the end of training camp in mid-October. He's played well in the G League, having scored at least 30 points in four of his last seven outings while averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 3.1 threes and 1.9 steals over 36.1 minutes per game. The 2024 second-rounder appeared in eight regular-season games in his rookie year and will get a new opportunity with Houston.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks meet Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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Steven Adams - Won't play Saturday Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Adams will end up missing a second consecutive game while recovering from a sprained right ankle, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Suns. Clint Capela stands to absorb most of the backup center minutes behind Alperen Sengun in Adams' absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Steven Adams - Iffy for Saturday Adams is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Adams is at risk of missing consecutive contests with the injury. Clint Capela is slated to return from a one-game absence with an illness, so he'd likely move into the backup center role behind Alperen Sengun if Adams is unable to suit up against the Mavericks.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Removed from injury report Capela (illness) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Dallas.

Impact After sitting out Thursday's win in Brooklyn with an illness, Capela is set to be available for Friday. With Steven Adams (ankle) questionable against the Mavericks, the Rockets could need Capela to assume the backup role at center behind Alperen Sengun.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard - Strong line in win Sheppard chipped in 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 win over the Nets.

Impact Sheppard can be volatile at times, but overall, he's been a solid fantasy asset for the Rockets. Across 31 regular-season games, he's averaging 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers in 25.9 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finney-Smith - Scoreless in 15 minutes Finney-Smith notched zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 15 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 win over Brooklyn.

Impact Finney-Smith, who has just four appearances to his name this season, is still finding his footing for the Rockets. In that sample size, Finney-Smith is shooting 30.0 percent from the field with averages of 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 3

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Rockets vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 3

Houston plays Dallas on 4-game win streak

Houston will look to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Rockets take on Dallas

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Amen Thompson - Paces Houston in win Thompson closed with 23 points (10-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 win over the Nets.

Impact Thompson caught fire against Brooklyn and led all players in scoring, recording his 12th outing with 20-plus points through 31 regular-season games. The 22-year-old guard also matched the team-high mark in steals after totaling just one swipe in his previous three appearances. Thompson has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, during which he has averaged 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 33.5 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Scores 20 points in return Sengun amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 victory over the Nets.

Impact Sengun returned from a two-game absence due to a left soleus strain and saw his usual workload Thursday. The star big man turned in an efficient outing and finished as Houston's third-leading scorer, posting 20-plus points for the second time in his last five appearances. He also dished out the second-most assists on the squad behind Kevin Durant (11). Over his last five outings, Sengun has averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason is fueling the Rockets' current hot stretch | Sporting News Tari Eason’s inclusion in the starting lineup has given the Rockets a renewed sense of life on both sides of the court.

JANUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Durant has been hurt the way Jokic was. He hopes the Nuggets star doesn't also become 'injury prone'

Kevin Durant left what ended up being his final game with the Brooklyn Nets after getting hurt similar to the way Nikola Jokic just was

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

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Kevin Durant - Logs season high in win Durant posted 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 assists and five rebounds across 37 minutes in Thursday's 120-96 win over the Nets.

Impact Durant delivered an efficient performance from the field and finished as Houston's second-leading scorer, recording at least 22 points for a ninth straight game. The superstar forward also dished out a game- and season-high 11 assists, securing his second double-double through 29 regular-season appearances. Over his last five appearances, Durant has averaged 25.8 points, 6.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Three Takeaways as Rockets Torch Nets for First Win of 2026 The Houston Rockets welcomed the brand-new year with a bang, demolishing the Brooklyn Nets with a 120-96 victory on Thursday evening. On the...

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Blowout Loss to the Rockets The Brooklyn Nets (10-21) returned to the court for a big test against a Western Conference power, the Houston Rockets (21-10), on Thursday...

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

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