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Dorian Finney-Smith

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Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will sit out Wednesday’s game against the Kings but be available for Thursday’s game against the Magic.

Finney-Smith’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes for some of Houston’s other reserves. Josh Okogie and Aaron Holiday should play more against the Kings, but neither is worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.

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Amen Thompson

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Amen Thompson (illness) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Thunder.

Thompson, a late addition to the Rockets’ injury report, has yet to miss a game this season. It goes without saying that his absence would have a significant impact on Houston’s play, especially on defense. Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday would be in line for additional opportunities due to the lack of on-ball playmakers.

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Aaron Holiday

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Aaron Holiday (back) is available for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

After a five-game absence, Holiday is available for Tuesday’s game. However, while he may see some action, the reserve point guard is unlikely to get the time needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave Holiday on the waiver wire.

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Aaron Holiday

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Aaron Holiday (back) is probable for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Holiday has missed Houston’s last five games with a back injury. While having the veteran guard available would give the Rockets another option off the bench, Holiday is not a lock to play rotation minutes.

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Aaron Holiday (back) will miss Friday’s game against the Pistons.

Holiday is set to miss his fifth consecutive game when the Rockets take on the Pistons in Detroit. The veteran guard has spent the majority of his three seasons in Houston as a depth piece, and his absence on Friday will leave an opportunity for Reed Sheppard to continue to soak up the majority of the backup point guard minutes.

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Aaron Holiday

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Aaron Holiday (back) is listed as out for Thursday’s game against the 76ers.

Holiday will now have missed three straight games with a back injury and four of the last five. The one game he did play, he was only able to play for four minutes. He only averages 14 minutes per game on the season, so this is not a major loss for the Rockets’ rotation.

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Aaron Holiday

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Aaron Holiday (back) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the 76ers.

Holiday is dealing with back spasms, which is why he is on the injury report. The guard’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he isn’t guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.

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Josh Okogie

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Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun will start against the Bulls on Tuesday.

Aaron Holiday started Houston’s last game with Tari Eason sidelined, but that won’t continue against Chicago. Holiday will head to the bench, with Okogie returning to the starting lineup, where he spent a lot of time at the beginning of the year.

Source: Lachard Binkley
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Tari Eason

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Tari Eason (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Bulls.

Eason will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Aaron Holiday received the nod in Sunday’s loss to the Kings, shooting 1-of-7 from the field and finishing with three points, one rebound, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While the opportunity would make Holiday someone worth considering as a streamer, he is not a must-add.

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Aaron Holiday will replace Tari Eason (ankle) in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Kings.

Eason sprained his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers and will not be available for Sunday’s game. Holiday will start, but how valuable he is as a streamer also depends on Alperen Şengün. The Rockets’ starting center is a game-time decision with a sprained ankle. Steven Adams will get another start if Şengün can’t play.

Source: Will Guillory
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