Reggie

Bullock Jr.

Dunn may have started the “fight” by tugging on Smith’s jersey, but both players were ejected after they each threw some punches. Houston outscored Utah 47-21 in the first quarter, so Dunn may have been trying to give his team some motivation. Jeff Green, Reggie Bullock and Jae’Sean Tate should all help make up for Smith’s absence.

So much for Whitmore potentially benefitting from Alperen Sengun’s (knee, ankle) indefinite absence, as he has also been sidelined with an injury. His absence could result in Reggie Bullock Jr. entering the rotation, but the veteran wing is not worth the risk as a streamer. Amen Thompson can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Whitmore, boosting the rookie’s fantasy value.

Bullock has been dealing with lower back pain for a few weeks, which has limited his availability. Even when available, the veteran wing hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues.

Bullock doesn’t see the floor much when he’s healthy, and even in the games that he has played a decent-sized role, he hasn’t made a fantasy impact. His status for this game won’t have much of an impact on their rotation.

Bullock’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he hasn’t been in the rotation on most nights when healthy.

Having dealt with the back issue for a while, Bullock was a DNP-CD for Monday’s win over the Knicks. Even if he’s cleared to play against Memphis, there’s no guarantee he’ll see action.

Whitmore will miss a second straight game with a sprained ankle, which has freed up additional minutes for Reggie Bullock Jr. off the bench. He would not be worth streaming in most leagues, as starters Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. are available to play.

Houston is already without Alperen Sengun and Cam Whitmore for this game, and they could end up being incredibly short-handed in the frontcourt. Jeff Green, Dillon Brooks and Reggie Bullock will all be available, and they could all have to play big minutes if Smith and Tate can’t suit up. Unfortunately, none of them are good options for fantasy.

Whitmore was injured in the first half’s final seconds and has since been ruled out. The rookie was playing well at the time of his injury, tallying 17 points, three rebounds, one assist, and three 3-pointers in 18 minutes off the bench. Whitmore’s absence has pushed Reggie Bullock into the rotation. The veteran wing would not be worth streaming if Whitmore misses time.

Bullock is available for the first time in nearly two weeks, but this will not impact fantasy basketball. Bullock could get some time on the back end of the rotation, but he is not worth rostering.