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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Hornets are trading Dorian Finney-Smith to the Hawks in exchange for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash.

The deal had been rumored in recent days, and now it’s happening. Charlotte acquired DFS and three second-round picks in a cost-cutting move for the Rockets in July and have now swung him to Atlanta. The three-and-D forward should fill out some depth minutes for the Hawks behind Jalen Johnson, but it is unlikely he plays significant minutes, barring an injury.
- Noah Rubin

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Source: Shams Charania
Ryan Nembhard

Buddy Hield

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Rockets are trading Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks to the Hornets.

For Houston, this move was all about creating financial flexibility. Charlotte adds a veteran forward that can still play a solid role off the bench if needed, but they also added three more second-round picks, pushing their total to 20 over the next seven years. That gives them plenty of ammo to make moves in the future, while DFS will make an impact in the locker room immediately.
- Noah Rubin

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Source: Shams Charania
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Alperen Şengün (back) is available for Saturday’s game against the Heat.

Initially questionable, Şengün is active for Saturday’s game. As a result, there isn’t much to gain from streaming Clint Capela or Dorian Finney-Smith since they’ll play limited minutes off the bench.

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Source: Will Guillory
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HOU Center #28
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Alperen Şengün (back) is out for Monday’s game against the Lakers, and Clint Capela will replace him in the starting lineup.

After sitting out Friday’s win over the Pelicans, Şengün has been ruled out for a second straight game. However, it will be Capela who replaces him in the starting lineup after Dorian Finney-Smith did so the last time out. The matchup dictated the change, as the Lakers start a true center in Deandre Ayton while New Orleans did not.

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Source: Khobi Price
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HOU Center #28
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Alperen Şengün (back) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Lakers.

Şengün did not play in Friday’s win over the Pelicans, with Dorian Finney-Smith receiving the starting nod. Finney-Smith was not productive enough to affect fantasy basketball, and there’s no reason to consider streaming him if Şengün remains out on Monday.

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Source: NBA Injury Report
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Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jabari Smith Jr. will start Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Rockets won’t have Alperen Şengün for Friday’s game, as he sits with a back injury. However, instead of replacing him with a center, the Rockets are going small, with Finney-Smith moving into the starting lineup. Clint Capela may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but not starting eliminates what little streaming value he had.

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Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

DFS still isn’t playing back-to-backs, so after suiting up on Tuesday, he will sit for this game. Josh Okogie should take on extra minutes off the bench with DFS sidelined.

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Source: NBA Injury Report
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Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday’s game against the Warriors but will play on Friday against the Trail Blazers.

Finney-Smith was due to take an injury management night for one of Houston’s next two games since the team is playing a back-to-back. He’ll sit on Thursday, which likely means more playing time for Josh Okogie. There’s no need to consider adding Okogie in fantasy leagues.

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Source: The Rockets Wire
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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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Source: Lachard Binkley
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Jae’Sean Tate (knee) is out for Monday’s game against the Jazz.

Tate sprained his right knee during Saturday’s loss to the Knicks. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Rockets may give fellow reserve Dorian Finney-Smith a few more minutes.

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Source: NBA Injury Report
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