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Amen Thompson - Doesn't return Monday Thompson (ankle) did not return to Monday's 123-118 win over the Wizards. He finished with 22 points (10-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 31...

Impact Thompson exited at the 8:11 mark of the fourth quarter with a reported right ankle injury, though he did plenty of damage prior to departing, posting his 13th double-double of the season. Not known for outside shooting, the guard also knocked down a three-pointer for his 19th trey of the campaign. An update on the specifics and severity of Thompson's injury should surface soon, with the Rockets' next game coming Thursday against the Warriors.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Exits with ankle injury Thompson (ankle) went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Wizards, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson checked out at the 8:11 mark of the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room after grabbing at his right ankle. The Rockets may opt to be cautious with the 23-year-old, and if he doesn't return down the stretch Monday, Reed Sheppard would likely handle point guard duties, with Dorian Finney-Smith, Aaron Holiday and Josh Okogie serving as reserve reinforcements.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Ejected Monday Eason was ejected during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Wizards, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. He'll exit with nine points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six...

Impact Eason was involved in an on-court altercation with Jamir Watkins and was assessed a pair of technical fouls, resulting in an ejection at the 2:52 mark of the third quarter. The Rockets will turn to Dorian Finney-Smith, Aaron Holiday and Josh Okogie as reserve reinforcements for the fourth quarter with Eason disqualified.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston Rodeo 2026: Rockets owner makes culinary waves with 1932 Cattleman's Club | Sporting News Tilman Fertitta is mixing great Texas culture with world class hospitality.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

Trae Young was thrown out of a Washington game and he isn’t even set to play for the Wizards for a few more nights

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Top Player Prop Bets for Rockets vs. Wizards on March 2, 2026 Player prop bet options for Kevin Durant, Kyshawn George and others are available when the Houston Rockets visit the Washington Wizards at C...

4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Magic Explain Loss vs. Rockets, Can't Let History Repeat vs. Pistons The Orlando Magic are hoping to put their latest game against the Houston Rockets behind them when they take on the Detroit Pistons. It won'...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Wizards vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 2

Preview the March 2 matchup between the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

5 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Wizards vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 2

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Washington looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards play Houston

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tari Eason - Bounces back in Saturday's loss Eason produced 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact After two poor performances that saw Eason manage a combined 10 points and 10 boards, the fourth-year wing bounced back with his fifth double-double of the season. Through 11 games in February, Eason averaged 10.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.1 steals.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Double-double in Miami Thompson closed with 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-12 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact The double-double was the 12th of the season for Thompson, and third in February. The third-year guard struggled to stay healthy and productive during the month, and through 10 games he averaged 13.3 points, 7.2 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Paces Houston in loss Durant contributed 32 points (12-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact After dropping 40 points in Thursday's win over Orlando, Durant poured in a game-high 32 points Saturday. In 11 February appearances, he reached the 30-point threshold five times. Although he was efficient from the field Saturday, the superstar struggled from three-point range and has shot just 4-for-18 from downtown over his last two games. On a more positive note, Durant recorded a game-high eight assists and a team-best two blocks, tallying multiple swats for just the second time since Jan. 11.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"DominAyton my a**": Charles Barley refuses any restraint as he humiliates Deandre Ayton amid Lakers' struggles Deandre Ayton of the LA Lakers made headlines a couple of days ago after reportedly making remarks about Clint Capela of the Houston Rockets.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

What Exactly Triggered Kevin Durant's Fiery Verbal Spat Toward Tyler Herro? Breaking Down the Heat-Rockets Clash Things got heated between Kevin Durant and Tyler Herro during the Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat matchup on Saturday night.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tyler Herro Explains Why He Exchanged Words With Kevin Durant in Rockets-Heat Game Herro and Durant received technical fouls for the first-quarter tiff.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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Adebayo scores 24, Larsson adds 20 and Heat hold off Rockets, 115-105

Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Pelle Larsson scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 115-105 on Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Durant's LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra's desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening

Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard - Starting Saturday Sheppard is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jabari Smith will be sidelined for Saturday's contest due to a right ankle sprain, which paves the way for Sheppard to make his eighth start of the season (and fourth since Feb. 2). Sheppard has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games and has averaged 16.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.4 minutes per game over his last eight outings (two starts).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Targeting March 5 Smith (ankle) is targeting a return March 5 against Golden State, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith will miss Saturday's game against the Heat and also Monday's game against the Wizards. This will give the forward some extra rest on the road. Reed Sheppard will start in Smith's place for at least Saturday's game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets' Clint Capela Claps Back at Lakers' Deandre Ayton After Strange Call Out On Thursday, ESPN's Dave McMenamin released a story regarding Deandre Ayton's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, which has been a bit...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Best NBA Betting Picks for Saturday: Lakers vs Warriors and More | Deadspin.com Check out the best NBA bets for Saturday including picks for Lakers vs Warriors, Rockets vs Heat and Trail Blazers vs Hornets.

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Houston Rockets at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat meet Saturday at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.

6 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Heat's leading scorer Norman Powell sidelined at least a week with a strained right groin

The Miami Heat say All-Star guard Norman Powell has a strained right groin and will be out for at least a week

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jabari Smith Jr. - Ruled out with ankle sprain Smith is out for Saturday's game against the Heat with a right ankle sprain.

Impact Smith rolled his ankle during Thursday's tilt against Orlando, and he'll need at least one game on the sidelines. The star big man can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Monday's clash versus the Wizards. Reed Sheppard is the most likely choice to replace Smith in the starting lineup and appears to be strong fantasy option in all leagues Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

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Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Adebayo scores 24, Larsson adds 20 and Heat hold off Rockets, 115-105

Durant's LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra's desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening

Heat's leading scorer Norman Powell sidelined at least a week with a strained right groin