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Rockets' Steven Adams: Back in action Tuesday
Adams (rest) will be available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Adams was rested for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, but Rockets coach Ime Udoka is planning for his regulars to play in the final two preseason games. Adams and Clint Capela are likely to split the backup center duties this season, though there has been some talk of Alperen Sengun playing some power forward as well.
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Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate: Hopeful for season opener
The Rockets are hopeful that Tate (ankle) will be ready for the start of the regular season, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Tate is still ramping up from an ankle injury he suffered during last season's playoffs, and he won't be available for the rest of the preseason. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) unlikely to be ready to play in the early part of the campaign, Tari Eason could be needed to play significant minutes off the bench if Tate is limited at all.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Hands out 13 assists
Sengun produced 13 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 assists, five rebounds and four steals across 28 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason win over Utah.
Sengun racked up 13 of Houston's 32 assists Wednesday. The big man now has a total of 19 dimes through two preseason games, suggesting that a ton of offense is going to be run through him in the absence of Fred VanVleet (knee). With a strong run at EuroBasket followed by a terrific start to the preseason, Sengun's fantasy arrow is pointing up.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Nearly double-doubles
Capela put up eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason win over Utah.
Steven Adams got the night off for rest after playing 16 minutes in the preseason opener Monday. In that same game, Capela once again saw 18 minutes. The starters haven't seen full workloads yet, but it seems likely that Capela is heading towards a role with minutes in the teens, given the crowded frontcourt. For what it's worth, coach Ime Udoka has talked about using double-center lineups at times with Capela and Adams spending some time alongside Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Looks sharp in preseason win
Durant logged 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason win over the Jazz.
After getting the night off against the Hawks on Monday for rest, Durant looked to be in mid-season form Wednesday, with the Rockets likely giving people a preview of their lineup ahead of Opening Night. Durant, who just recently turned 37, still looks as smooth as ever as he makes his case to Houston for a contract extension.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Bounces back in win
Sheppard recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 26 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason win over Utah.
After a quiet opener with seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason win over Atlanta, Sheppard found his rhythm Wednesday. He's now started in two straight games, and he seems to be the heavy favorite to be named the fifth starter ahead of Opening Night.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Available from second unit
Eason (undisclosed) is available off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Jazz, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason got the starting nod in Houston's preseason opener Monday against the Hawks, but he's riding with the second unit to accommodate for Kevin Durant's first appearance for the Rockets on Wednesday. Eason has dealt with injuries over the past two years, and it remains unclear how the team will handle him for back-to-back sets in 2025-26.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Iffy for Wednesday
Eason (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason started Monday's preseason opener against Atlanta in place of Kevin Durant (rest), finishing with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes. Coach Ime Udoka said he'll see how Eason feels before a decision is made. Eason struggled with injuries during the 2024-25 campaign, so it's not a surprise to see the team exercise some caution.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Will rest Wednesday
Adams (rest) won't play during Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Adams played 16 minutes in the preseason opener Monday against the Hawks, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and two assists. He received a lot of maintenance days during the 2024-25 regular season, so it's not a surprise to see him get a night off for this exhibition.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Will debut Wednesday
Durant (rest) will debut for the Rockets during Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
After getting the night off against the Hawks on Monday, Durant will get his first taste of action in a Houston uniform Wednesday. Presumably, most of Houston's key players will see reduced workloads once again as the team prepares for Opening Night.
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Rockets' JD Davison: Fares well in win
Davison recorded 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and one turnover across 22 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason win over Atlanta.
Davison, who was the 2024-25 G League MVP, has been earning rave reviews in training camp. The Rockets signed him to a two-way contract, but due to Fred VanVleet's (knee) injury, Davison could find himself in the mix for backup point guard minutes if he can build on this momentum.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Scores nine points Monday
Smith produced nine points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one turnover across 23 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason win over Atlanta.
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has already named Smith as a starter for the 2025-26 season, and he certainly looked the part Monday. With three minutes to play in the first quarter, Smith had one of the plays of the game when he drove past Luke Kennard and dunked it on Onyeka Okongwu. Fresh off a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, Smith looks poised for a potential career year.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Strong start to preseason
Thompson finished with 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds, two steals and four turnovers across 26 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason win over Atlanta.
With Kevin Durant resting, Houston's offense flowed through Thompson and Alperen Sengun on Monday. Thompson has generated a ton of buzz over the offseason, and he even hit a three-pointer, which is something he focused on during the summer. With increased ball-handling expected in the absence of Fred VanVleet (knee), Thompson finds his ADP rising rapidly in fantasy drafts.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Quiet in preseason opener
Sheppard produced seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason win over Atlanta.
Sheppard started this game at point guard and had a modest workload along with the rest of the first unit. Most of the offense flowed through Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, while Kevin Durant got the night off for rest. This wasn't the best performance for Reed, obviously, but it's a good sign if he's getting the first chance to win the starting point guard job.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Paces Houston in preseason win
Sengun supplied 19 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six assists, five rebounds and two blocks across 17 minutes in Monday's 122-113 preseason win over the Hawks.
Sengun led all players in scoring in an efficient performance during Houston's preseason opener. The star center also recorded team-high marks in assists and blocks. The 23-year-old is coming off his first All-Star nod in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals across 31.5 minutes per game in 76 regular-season appearances.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Starting sans Durant
Eason will start in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
With Kevin Durant (rest) sidelined, Eason will get the starting nod in Houston's preseason opener. The 24-year-old forward is expected to provide a spark off the Rockets' bench in the 2025-26 campaign after averaging 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks across 24.9 minutes per game in 57 regular-season appearances (16 starts) last season.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Sitting out Monday
Durant (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Hawks, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
It appears to be a veteran's maintenance day for Durant, who will likely make his first appearance with Houston on Wednesday against Utah. Tari Eason figures to be the most likely option to join the first unit Monday, with Jae'Sean Tate and Josh Okogie being in line for a boost in playing time as well.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Starting in preseason opener
Sheppard (rest) is available and starting in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
The second-year guard will get the starting nod in Houston's preseason opener and will look to earn the starting job ahead of the regular season with Fred VanVleet (knee) on the shelf. Sheppard appeared in just 52 regular-season games (three starts) and played a limited role in his rookie season, during which he averaged 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 12.6 minutes per contest.
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Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| F. VanVleet PG Fred VanVleet PG | Knee |
| D. Finney-Smith PF Dorian Finney-Smith PF | Ankle |
| J. Tate SF Jae'Sean Tate SF | Ankle |
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