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Pelicans, Rockets start 'sprint' to playoff contention The New Orleans Pelicans were on a hot streak going into the All-Star break, while it was a completely different story for the Houston Rocke...
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Pelicans, Rockets start 'sprint' to playoff contention The New Orleans Pelicans were on a hot streak going into the All-Star break, while it was a completely different story for the Houston Rocke...
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reggie Bullock - Questionable for Thursday Bullock (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Bullock missed the final few games heading into the All-Star break with the back issue, so it's not great that it's still giving him trouble. However, his playing status won't impact fantasy hoops as he has a marginal role in the rotation.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Amen Thompson - Moving back to bench Rockets head coach Ime Udoka implied that Thompson will head to the bench for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Impact With Fred VanVleet (adductor) getting a clean bill of health after missing the Rockets' last five games before the All-Star break, he'll take back his familiar spot in the starting five at point guard, resulting in Thompson being the odd man out. The rookie lottery pick showed well in his five-game run with the top unit, averaging 12.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 34.2 minutes while shooting 59.2 percent from the field. Thompson will see a steep reduction in playing time now that he's no longer starting, though his solid play as a replacement for VanVleet could at least earn him more minutes on the wing than he had been seeing prior to VanVleet's absence.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tari Eason - Not yet cleared to play Head coach Ime Udoka said that Eason (lower leg) is set to be evaluated Wednesday, but the Rockets haven't yet provided a target date for his return to game action, Danielle Lerner...
Impact The Rockets are likely to provide a follow-up on Eason's status once the evaluation is completed, but since he didn't resume practicing with the team Wednesday, the second-year forward looks safe to rule out for back-to-back games Thursday and Friday versus the Pelicans and Suns, respectively, to open the post-break schedule. Eason hasn't played since Jan. 1 due to the left lower leg injury and will likely be eased back into action with a light role whenever he's formally cleared to suit up.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Whitmore - Will play Thursday Whitmore (ankle) will play Thursday against New Orleans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Impact Whitmore missed the Rockets' final three games before the All-Star break due to an ankle injury but will be back in action after having a week to rest. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 16.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fred VanVleet - Will play Thursday VanVleet (groin) says he will play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Impact VanVleet has been sidelined since Feb. 4, but the All-Star break allowed his adductor injury to get ample rest. There's no word of any restrictions yet, but the Rockets are likely to monitor him closely in his first game back. With VanVleet returning, Amen Thompson is likely to see a decreased role.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces New Orleans on 6-game road skid

Houston heads into a matchup with New Orleans after losing six straight road games
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • Associated Press
Longtime Rockets G/F Robert Reid dies at 68 Longtime Houston Rockets guard/forward Robert Reid has died at 68.Reid passed away at his Houston home on Monday following a battle with can...
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Adam Silver is finally realizing that G League Ignite was always doomed to fail Too many people focused on the money and didn’t pay attention to all the risks that came with it
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • DEADSPIN.COM
Rockets anticipate operating above NBA's salary cap in 2024 offseason After trading for Steven Adams, the Rockets will likely above the NBA’s salary cap this offseason, per general manager Rafael Stone. Here’s...
FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Aaron Holiday - Productive off bench Wednesday Holiday finished with 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 121-113 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact The 27-year-old saw an increased role in the Rockets' backcourt once again with Fred VanVleet (thigh) sidelined, and Holiday produced his best scoring effort since he dropped 22 on the Thunder back on Dec. 6. He's scored in double digits in four straight games, his longest streak of the season, and Holiday is averaging 16.8 points, 3.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 2.3 boards during that stretch while shooting 52.0 percent from the floor and 44.4 percent (12-for-27) from beyond the arc. His run of fantasy relevance should come to an end once VanVleet is ready to return, however.
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alperen Sengun - Pops for 19 in Wednesday's loss Sengun closed with 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Mem...
Impact Four different Rockets tied for the team lead with 19 points, but Sengun's lack of impact on the glass overshadowed his offense. In two contests since returning from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness, the third-year center has managed just eight rebounds in total, a far cry from the career-high 9.2 boards he's averaging this season. Sengun should be viewed as a risky fantasy option until he demonstrates he's 100 percent.
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dillon Brooks - First career double-double Brooks posted 19 points (5-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Memphis.
Impact It was the 28-year-old forward's first ever double-double in the NBA. Brooks is finding his rhythm with Houston -- he's drained a three-pointer in 16 straight games and multiple threes in five straight, averaging 19.8 points, 4.2 boards, 3.4 treys, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals over the latter stretch while shooting 44.7 percent (17-for-38) from beyond the arc.
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Amen Thompson - Double-double in Memphis Thompson ended with 19 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact The rookie made his fifth straight start and produced his fifth double-double of the season, with three of them coming during that stretch. Thompson is flashing the upside expected of him when the Rockets made him the fourth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, and over the last eight contests he's averaging 12.1 points, 9.8 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 58.1 percent from the floor.
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
NBA roundup: Grizzlies defeat Rockets, halt nine-game skid Jaren Jackson Jr.drilled three fourth-quarter 3-pointers and rookie GG Jackson scored 20 points off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies snapp...
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Grizzlies snap 9-game skid by dispatching Rockets Jaren Jackson Jr.drilled three fourth-quarter 3-pointers and rookie GG Jackson scored 20 points off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies snapp...
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
GG Jackson has 20, Jaren Jackson adds 19 as Grizzlies snap skid with 121-113 win over Rockets. GG Jackson scored 20 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 18, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies ended their nine-game l...
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Reggie Bullock - Won't play against Memphis Bullock (back) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Bullock has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to lower back pain. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star Break on Feb. 22 against the Pelicans.
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets, Grizzlies both looking to build much-needed momentum While the Houston Rockets didn’t generate any style points with their first-half offensive performance against the New York Knicks on Monday...
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Knicks reportedly filing protest after refs admit mistake on foul call in loss to Rockets

Aaron Holiday makes decisive free throws after foul call on Jalen Brunson, but after review officials say it "should not have been called."
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Knicks reportedly filing protest after refs admit mistake on foul call in loss to Rockets
Report: Knicks protesting controversial loss to Rockets (report) There’s only been six protests in NBA history that been upheld.
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM
Reggie Bullock - Iffy for Wednesday Bullock is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies due to lower back pain.
Impact It's unclear when Bullock suffered his injury, but it could keep him out of Wednesday's contest. If the veteran forward is ruled out, it shouldn't significantly impact Houston's rotation.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Whitmore - Remains out against Memphis Whimore (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Whitmore's absence streak will extend to three games Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain despite coach Ime Udoka saying the rookie forward could return against Memphis. Whitmore's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star Break on Feb. 22 against New Orleans.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alperen Sengun - Brings defense in win Sengun (back) tallied 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-8 FT), six assists, three rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes Monday in the Rockets' 105-103 win over the Knicks.
Impact Though Sengun fell short of his season-long averages in points (21.2) and rebounds (9.2), he salvaged his night by providing his most blocks since Jan. 17 while also shining as a facilitator. Perhaps more important than his production was the fact that Sengun logged 36 minutes, an encouraging sign after he missed Saturday's loss to Atlanta with lower-back pain.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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