OCTOBER 9, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Amen Thompson's breakout is here if GMs are proven right It's not just Rockets fans who are ready for the Amen leap.
Walker Kessler - Will not play vs. San Antonio Kessler (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Kessler will miss a second straight preseason game due to shoulder soreness. Jusuf Nurkic will likely help fill the void in the frontcourt. The next opportunity for Kessler to make his preseason debut will be Monday against the Mavericks.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Collier - Out again Friday Collier (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collier has not been able to suit up for preseason play just yet due to a right hamstring issue. There's no need for concern just yet, as he'll have another opportunity to get into an exhibition Monday against the Mavericks.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Won't play vs. San Antonio Markkanen (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen continues to nurse a wrist injury that will keep him sidelined for a second straight preseason game. The next opportunity for the star forward to suit up will be Monday against the Mavericks.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Filipowski - Sitting again Friday Filipowski (back) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Filipowski missed Wednesday's preseason opener due to lower back injury management, and the team isn't overly eager to get him on the court just yet. His next opportunity for preseason action will arrive Monday against Dallas.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets must lean into strength by starting this massive lineup The Houston Rockets are one of the biggest teams in NBA history. This starting lineup would help them lean into that advantage.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: Rockets will have NBA's best offense this season “I believe they’re gonna be the best offensive team in the league,” ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins says after watching Houston in the 2025-26 prese...
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