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Rotoworld Player News

Tari Eason

HOU Forward #17

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Tari Eason tallied 13 points (6-of-14 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, four steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday’s win over the Lakers.

In his third game back from an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month, Eason made his second start of the season. While the three-pointers weren’t falling, with the Rockets’ forward shooting 1-of-5, he did a little bit of everything else. Eason’s six defensive contributions were a season-high, and it’s something that he’s capable of doing consistently. Even if this start was a one-time deal, now is a good time to add Eason if he’s available in your league.
Alperen Sengun

HOU Center #28

Alperen Şengün accounted for 14 points (5-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal in Thursday’s win over the Lakers.

Şengün only attempted seven shots on Thursday, the fewest in a game for him this season. However, the Rockets center did record his 16th double-double of the season. Şengün has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (19). The sore spot for fantasy managers has been turnovers, with Şengün committing six on Thursday. If he can clean up that area, his nine-cat value will improve.
Amen Thompson

HOU Guard-Forward #1

Amen Thompson amassed 26 points (12-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in Thursday’s win over the Lakers.

Playing on Christmas Day for the first time in his NBA career, Thompson was outstanding against the Lakers. All that was lacking from his stat line was a blocked shot and a three-pointer, but the third-year wing provided excellent value in the other fantasy categories. After a relatively slow start to the season, Thompson has been a fourth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the last two weeks.
Kevin Durant

HOU Forward #7

Kevin Durant finished Thursday’s win over the Lakers with 25 points (8-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers.

After a disappointing effort in Tuesday’s loss to the Clippers, Durant and the Rockets took care of business against the Lakers. He’s scored at least 25 points in four of his last six games, and according to Basketball Monster, KD is ranked second in eight- and nine-cat formats over the previous two weeks. The Rockets end Week 10 at home on Saturday against the Cavaliers.
Jae'Sean Tate

HOU Forward #8

Jae’Sean Tate (wrist) is available for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Tate is good to go after initially being questionable with a left wrist contusion. However, being available does not guarantee that he’ll see any action. Leave Tate on the waiver wire.
Alperen Sengun

HOU Center #28

Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün will start Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Şengün is good to go after initially being listed as questionable with tightness in his left calf. The lone change to the starting lineup is Eason, who replaces Josh Okogie. Whether this holds or not, now is the time to add Eason in standard leagues if he’s still sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
Dorian Finney-Smith

HOU Forward #2

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will make his season debut on Thursday against the Lakers.

Finney-Smith will make his season debut on Thursday after undergoing offseason ankle surgery. While he has the potential to provide the Rockets with another 3-and-D wing, Finney-Smith will be under a strict minutes restriction on Thursday. There is no need to consider rostering him right now.
Dorian Finney-Smith

HOU Forward #2

Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Finney-Smith hasn’t played yet this season after undergoing offseason ankle surgery. The 32-year-old small forward is getting closer to his season debut, though. He at least has a chance to play Thursday given his questionable listing. Even if Finney-Smith isn’t available on Christmas Day against the Lakers, his return isn’t far off.
Alperen Sengun

HOU Center #28

Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Sengun popped up on the injury report as questionable with a calf injury Wednesday night ahead of the Rockets’ Christmas Day matchup with the Lakers. If the 23-year-old center can’t go, it’ll be bad news for Houston. Steven Adams and Clint Capela would handle the center minutes for the Rockets.
Amen Thompson

HOU Guard-Forward #1

Amen Thompson recorded 19 points (7-of-10 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in Tuesday’s loss to the Clippers.

Thompson finished Tuesday’s defeat with a solid stat line. He’s scored at least 18 points in four of his last six appearances and has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. Thompson and the Rockets play two more games in Week 10, starting with the Lakers on Christmas Night in the final game of Houston’s road trip.