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Drops 15 points in 19 minutes Christopher logged 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one assist, one block and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 117-111 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Christopher went 7-of-8 from the floor in the loss, scoring in double digits for the third straight game. Although his point production has been nice, his playing time remains capped. He has failed to play more than 20 minutes in any game this season, remaining on the fringe of the rotation. We do know that he can contribute when afforded meaningful minutes, something that occurred down the stretch last season. He is not someone to look at right now in fantasy, but if the Rockets enter full tank mode, managers should make a point of checking in on whether his role has evolved.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon, rookie Eason help Rockets defeat Thunder 112-106

Eric Gordon had a season-high 25 points and rookie Tari Eason added career-high 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Shifts back to bench Christopher will return to the second unit for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Christopher saw his first start of the season Thursday in place of Eric Gordon (knee) but played just 19 minutes and scored seven points. With Gordon back in action Saturday, Christopher will be relegated to his typical bench role.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to make first start Christopher will enter the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Impact Christopher will step into the first unit for the first time this season with Kevin Porter (foot) and Eric Gordon (knee) sidelined Thursday. Christopher has split time between the NBA and the G League this season, and despite the starting spot, he should not be expected to handle a massive workload. In his last seven games, the second-year guard has averaged 5.1 points across 12.2 minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers full line Saturday Christopher closed Saturday's 113-104 loss to the Timberwolves with 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 15 minutes.

Impact Christopher played at least 15 minutes for just the fourth time all season, delivering a well-rounded performance. This was the first time he has scored in double figures since April of last year, a huge red flag for anyone intrigued by this effort. At this point, there is no indication he will be anything more than a last resort moving forward, making him a non-factor across all fantasy formats.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Rockets The Rockets recalled Christopher from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Thursday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Christopher will return to the Rockets after a brief stint in the G League. The second-year guard has had a minimal role in the NBA this season, playing just 7.0 minutes per game across 18 contests.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League Christopher was reassigned to the G League on Friday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Christopher has spent most of his time in 2022-23 with the Rockets but was sent down to the G League affiliate briefly last week as well. He hasn't appeared in any of the last three games for Houston, so he may just be heading to the Vipers to knock off some rust, and it seems unlikely his stay will be a long one.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from G League The Rockets recalled Christopher from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Impact The 2021 first-round pick will likely dress for the Rockets in Sunday's game against the Bucks, though he may not be included in the rotation if the contest is reasonably competitive. The Rockets recently assigned Christopher to the G League in part because playing time has been hard to come by for him at the NBA level this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Rockets Ben DuBose of USA Today Christopher to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Friday.

Impact Christopher has appeared in 18 games for the Rockets this season but is only averaging 7.0 minutes played. Houston doesn't play again until Sunday, so Christopher will likely have a brief stint with the Vipers if the Rockets intend to have him rejoin the club.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Actually available Christopher (foot) is warming up with the expectation of playing in Thursday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Christopher was initially ruled out for the contest but will surprisingly be available to play. He figures to play a depth role in the backcourt and has recorded more than 13 minutes just twice this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Christopher (foot) won't be available for Thursday's contest against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Christopher will miss his eighth game of the season Thursday, as the guard is dealing with a left foot contusion. The 20-year-old is averaging 7.2 minutes per game this season and has seen his role decrease after a rookie campaign during which he averaged 18.0 minutes. Christopher's absence won't have much of an impact on the Rockets' rotation Thursday against San Antonio.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Christopher (foot) is listed as questionable and considered a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Spurs, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Christopher is dealing with a left foot contusion and will be a game-time call along with Kevin Porter (knee). Through 17 games this season, Christopher is averaging just 7.2 minutes per contest, but he could be in store for an uptick in playing time if he suits up and Porter doesn't.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Christopher is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup with the Spurs due to a left foot contusion.

Impact Christopher is only averaging 7.2 minutes across 17 games this season, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the Rockets' rotation much. Christopher's next chance to play will be Sunday's game against Milwaukee if he's ruled out Thursday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Christopher (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Christopher continues to see spot minutes with Houston. In 12 appearances, he's averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.8 minutes.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Christopher is listed as probable for Friday's game against Atlanta with a sore left shoulder.

Impact Christopher didn't even play in the Rockets' last game, so it's unclear when or how this issue surfaced. Either way, he'll probably be cleared for Friday's contest, though he's unlikely to see any meaningful minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team option exercised The Rockets exercised Christopher's $2.49 million team option for the 2023-24 season Sunday.

Impact Christopher has had an inconsistent role early in the season, as he's averaged just 2.6 points in 7.4 minutes per game across five appearances. However, he was one of several Rockets to have their third-year options picked up Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fading fast Christopher closed with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across four minutes during Monday's 114-108 win over Utah.

Impact Christopher has now been essentially cut from the rotation twice out of Houston's first four games. During his time on the court, Christopher has compiled 11 points (5-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt) across 36 minutes. The 20-year-old has been usurped by superior shooters in Daishen Nix and Garrison Matthews.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ends preseason with solid effort Christopher ended with 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist in 23 minutes during Friday's victory over Indiana.

Impact Christopher was solid off the bench yet again and should enter the season with a regular rotation spot. His playing time could fluctuate slightly but given what we saw from him during his rookie campaign, it does appear as though the coaching staff views him as a meaningful piece. While he is certainly not on the fantasy radar when it comes to standard leagues, he is a name to watch, especially if his role increases at some point down the stretch.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in huge win Christopher posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.

Impact Christopher was one of five Houston players that scored in double digits in this game, and the role he fulfilled against the Spurs should be the same he'll have during the regular season -- a steady scoring threat off the bench. The second-year guard, who seems to be fully healthy after battling a hip injury before training camp, averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game as a rookie.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Good to go for training camp Christopher (hip) is healthy and available for training camp, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Christopher picked up a hip injury during Summer League play, but as expected, he'll be good to go for training camp. As a rookie, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game and figures to garner a similar role during the 2022-23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets shutting down Josh Christopher for rest of summer league Josh Christopher, who currently leads the Rockets in scoring at the NBA’s 2022 summer league in Las Vegas, will miss Houston’s last two game...

JULY 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Sidelined with sore hip The Rockets announced Wednesday that Christopher will be sidelined for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League play due to a sore right hip, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronic...

Impact The second-year guard appeared in three games for the Rockets during the summer slate, averaging 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks across 26.8 minutes per contest. Christopher was already in good shape to enter the upcoming season as a rotation player for the Rockets, so his absence for the team's remaining summer schedule shouldn't affect his outlook heading into training camp.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holmgren, Giddey lead Thunder over Magic in summer league

Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the draft, had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 84-81 victory over the Orlando Magic in the Las Vegas Summer Leagu...

JULY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

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Gordon, rookie Eason help Rockets defeat Thunder 112-106

Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets

Holmgren, Giddey lead Thunder over Magic in summer league