NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Jabari Smith Jr. finding his shooting stroke as Rockets set to face Bulls Jabari Smith Jr.contributed just 22 points over the first three games of the Houston Rockets’ four-game winning streak.But he’s confident th...
Mo Bamba - Wil make 2024-25 debut Sunday Bamba (knee) is available to play Sunday against the Jazz, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Impact Bamba has spent the past week in the G League with the San Diego Clippers while in the final stages of his rehab for his left knee. He managed to play in Thursday's game against the Valley Suns and finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes. Bamba will serve as the Clippers' backup center Sunday behind starter Ivica Zubac, though the former will likely operate on a minutes restriction.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Adams - Sitting out Sunday Adams won't play in Sunday's game versus the Bulls due to right knee injury recovery.
Impact Adams will sit out the first leg of Houston's back-to-back Sunday. The veteran big man should be able to suit up for Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Amen Thompson - Iffy against Chicago Thompson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bulls due to right quadriceps soreness.
Impact Thomson appears to have injured his quadriceps against the Clippers and could miss Sunday's contest. If Thompson is forced to sit out Sunday, Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Tari Eason are candidates to receive increased playing time.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nate Williams - Recalled to NBA The Rockets recalled Williams from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact As a two-way player, Williams is set to split time between the NBA and G League this season. However, Williams has made just one appearance for Houston in 2024-25.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Whitmore - Returns to NBA The Rockets recalled Whitmore from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Whitmore will likely continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. In the 20-year-old forward's seven appearances for Houston, he is averaging 6.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alperen Sengün - Posts triple-double in win Sengun totaled 16 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 125-104 victory over the Clippers.
Impact The Rockets dominated in this 21-point win over the Clippers and Sengun played a dominant role, limiting Ivica Zubac's impact on both ends of the court and recording his first triple-double of the campaign. Sengun has also recorded five double-doubles this month. He's averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.1 blocks per game in November.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
