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Tari Eason - Won't play Friday Eason (lower leg) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Eason's absence streak will extend to 13 games Friday due to left lower leg injury management. Eason's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Off the injury report Smith (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with Charlotte.

Impact An ankle injury forced Smith to miss the past two games for Houston, but it appears he'll be back in the mix Friday, which should result in Jeff Green returning to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Aaron Holiday and Jock Landale.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets meet Hornets, closing in on last season's win total There is plenty of misery to go around for the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets.One of them should find at least some temporary satisfa...

JANUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JANUARY 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fred VanVleet - All-around performance in OT loss VanVleet closed with 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and three steals across 46 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime loss to Portlan...

Impact Despite being listed at 6-foot-0, VanVleet has now registered three blocks in back-to-back contests. His efficiency from three-point range is of some concern, as he's shot just 20% from beyond the arc over his last two games. VanVleet is averaging 16.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals over 35.8 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Green - Scores 29 vs. Blazers Green supplied 29 points (12-24 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Green led the Rockets in scoring in a game that went to overtime. He didn't contribute much more in the box score, but the third-year guard is capable of having productive nights on the offensive side of the floor every night. Green's efficiency is of some concern, as he's shooting 39.4 percent from the floor in January, including 27.2 percent from three while attempting 7.1 shots from beyond the arc per game.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Near triple-double vs. Blazers Sengun recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime loss to Portland.

Impact Sengun was two assists short of registering his second triple-double of the season. The young center is having a breakout year and he has registered a double-double or better in each of his last four games. Sengun is averaging 24.5 points on 54.3 percent shooting, 9.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 34.5 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers catch Rockets at 4th-quarter buzzer, prevail in OT Anfernee Simons scored 33 points, Jerami Grant ended regulation with a game-tying 3-pointer and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers outlaste...

JANUARY 25, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Amen Thompson - Slides back to bench Thompson won't start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact As expected, Thompson will rejoin the reserves with Fred VanVleet back in action following a one-game absence. Even with VanVleet healthy, expect Thompson to handle a significant workload off the bench considering the Rockets are down Jabari Smith (ankle), Tari Eason (lower leg) and Jae'Sean Tate (wrist)

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Green - Starting Wednesday Green will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Portland, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Green is getting the spot-start with Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) watching from the sidelines, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Alperen Sengun. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitemore will return to the second unit, but they should still factor prominently in the roation with Smith out. Green might be worth a dice roll in daily leagues with the starter designation and a favorable matchup versus Portland.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Whitmore - Moves back to bench Whitmore isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Jeff Green will replace Cam Whitmore in the starting lineup Wednesday. The rookie forward is averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 19.7 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Out Wednesday Smith (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Houston sidelines reporter, Vanessa Richardson, reports.

Impact This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Smith, which should result in another start and extended minutes for Cam Whitemore. There will also be more opportunities for Amen Thompson, and it'll be Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks running the show on offense.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Bullock - Out Wednesday Bullock (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with Portland.

Impact Bullock will miss his fourth straight game, but he's not a consistent part of the rotation, so his absence will not impact fantasy hoops. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday versus Charlotte.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Green - Good to go against Portland Green (illness) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Green has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. Green has struggled with his efficiency as of late, shooting just 37.1 percent from the field and 13.8 percent on 5.8 three-point attempts per contest across his last five outings.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jae'Sean Tate - Out Wednesday Tate (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Portland, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Tate watching from the sidelines Wednesday evening, guys like Aaron Holiday and Jock Landale will likely receive a bump in minutes. However, neither of those guys are particularly attractive targets on a busy Wednesday night.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jae'Sean Tate - Questionable Wednesday Tate (left wrist sprain) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Tate and Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) are late additions to Wednesday's injury report, and if they're both forced to the sidelines, that would open up some additional opportunities for guys like Cam Whitmore, Aaron Holiday and Jock Landale. Stay tuned.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Now questionable for Wednesday Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus Portland, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Despite not appearing on the initial injury report, Smith is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. If the second-year forward is ruled out, Cam White will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Green - Present at shootaround Green, who's listed as questionable due to an illness, was present during the Rockets' morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game against Portland, Coty M. Davis of SI.com repor...

Impact Despite dealing with an illness, Green is trending toward suiting up and extending his perfect attendance this season. With Fred VanVleet in town, Green's numbers have taken a hit in 2023-24, but he's still averaging 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets get reinforcements against Trail Blazers For lengthy stretches against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the Houston Rockets appeared to simply not have enough -- a legitimate deduction...

JANUARY 24, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rockets get reinforcements against Trail Blazers For lengthy stretches against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the Houston Rockets appeared to simply not have enough -- a legitimate deduction...

JANUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jeff Green - Good to go Wednesday Green (calf) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Green will return to action Wednesday after missing Houston's previous contest with left calf soreness. The veteran forward is averaging 7.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 18.8 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Set to play against Portland VanVleet (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact VanVleet will return to action Wednesday after missing Houston's previous contest with lower-back soreness. The 29-year-old point guard is averaging 15.0 points, 8.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 34.8 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Bullock - Questionable for Wednesday Bullock (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bullock is in danger of missing his fourth straight game Wednesday due to lower-back pain. However, the veteran forward's potential absence won't impact Houston's rotation.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Remains sidelined Wednesday Eason (lower leg) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Despite logging a partial practice Tuesday, Eason will miss his 12th consecutive game against Portland due to left lower leg injury management. Eason's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Removed from injury report Smith (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Smith tweaked his ankle in Saturday's win over the Jazz, but the injury will only cost him one game. Smith has been sharp of late, averaging 15.7 points and 9.2 rebounds while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from deep across his last six appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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