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Rockets' Steven Adams: Not facing minutes restrictions
Head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Adams won't face any minutes restrictions to begin the regular season, but the Rockets may be cautious with his availability in back-to-back sets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Adams' 2025-26 campaign was cut short by an ankle injury that required surgery in January. However, the big man is expected to begin the season as Houston's backup center and won't have his minutes limited. Over 32 regular-season appearances (11 starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Won't face minutes restrictions
Head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that VanVleet won't face any minutes restrictions to begin the regular season, though the team may exercise caution in back-to-back sets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
VanVleet didn't play in 2025-26 due to a torn ACL, though he's set to return as Houston's starting point guard this season. The veteran floor general saw his numbers dip with the Rockets in 2024-25, when he averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 35.2 minutes per game across 60 regular-season appearances. While he's expected to play a sizable role in 2026-27, Amen Thompson could handle significant ballhandling duties, limiting VanVleet's upside.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Expected to suit up Wednesday
Adams (rest) is expected to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Dallas.
Adams sat out Houston's final two exhibition games for rest purposes but is expected to be available when the Rockets host the Mavericks on Wednesday. The veteran big man is expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.
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Rockets' Caleb McConnell: Agrees to join Houston
The Rockets signed McConnell on Friday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
McConnell has spent the past three seasons in the G League, including the 2025-26 campaign with Houston's affiliate, Rio Grande Valley. His familiarity with the organization could position him for another stint with the Vipers if he's waived before Monday's roster deadline. The guard is unlikely to factor into Houston's NBA rotation.
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Rockets' Bryce Harris: Signs with Houston
The Rockets signed Harris on Friday, according to Lachard Binkley of SI.com.
Harris started all 35 games for Howard last season, averaging 17.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest. The rookie forward joins Houston shortly before Monday's roster deadline, making a regular-season roster spot unlikely. He could be a candidate to join the Rockets' G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley, if he's waived.
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Rockets' Sean Pedulla: Hits lone shot in exhibition
Pedulla tallied three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across four minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason victory over the Thunder.
Pedulla connected on his only field-goal attempt, a three-pointer, and added a steal during his brief appearance. The second-year guard saw limited playing time as Houston distributed minutes throughout its roster, leaving his immediate NBA outlook uncertain. He'll likely need additional developmental opportunities before competing for a regular rotation spot.
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Rockets' Julian Phillips: Makes both triples in win
Phillips posted six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in five minutes during Thursday's 116-89 preseason victory against Oklahoma City.
Phillips wasted little time making an impact, converting both of his three-point attempts in a short fourth-quarter appearance. Although his playing time was limited, the efficient perimeter shooting provided a positive finish to the preseason. With Phillips on an Exhibit 10 deal, he's not a lock for the roster on Opening Night.
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Rockets' Isaiah Crawford: Knocks down two threes
Crawford finished with seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) across 13 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Crawford provided a brief scoring boost off the bench, connecting on two of his four attempts from beyond the arc. However, he didn't register a rebound, assist, steal or block during his appearance. His outside shooting gives him a useful skill to showcase, but his path to consistent playing time remains difficult given Houston's depth on the wing.
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Rockets' Quadir Copeland: Sees brief action
Copeland recorded one point (0-0 FG, 1-3 FT) and one assist across six minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason victory over Oklahoma City.
Copeland didn't attempt a field goal during his brief appearance, with his lone point coming at the free-throw line. The rookie also committed one turnover and didn't register a rebound. His limited involvement in the preseason finale suggests he'll face an uphill battle to secure meaningful minutes in Houston's crowded rotation.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Hits three triples off bench
Sheppard supplied 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 16 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win against the Thunder.
Sheppard made three of Houston's 17 three-pointers while contributing five rebounds and three assists without committing a turnover. The guard continued to demonstrate his perimeter shooting ability, though his eight attempts from deep accounted for nearly all of his offensive opportunities. He'll compete for playing time in a crowded Rockets backcourt featuring Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson and Marcus Smart.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Perfect from deep Thursday
Eason contributed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason victory over Oklahoma City.
Eason made both of his three-point attempts and displayed improved ballhandling, including a stepback triple over Isaiah Hartenstein. The forward has worked on his dribbling throughout the offseason and appears more comfortable creating his own offense. His efficient showing capped a productive preseason and could help him expand his offensive responsibilities alongside his established defensive contributions.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Goes for 12 points Thursday
Thompson recorded 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 22 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Thompson was one of six Houston players who scored in double digits in this comfortable win. He left his mark in other areas as well, ranking third on Houston in rebounds and assists. Thompson is penciled as a starter in the Rockets' backcourt for the regular-season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 21, and he should be a valuable fantasy asset in most formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet with ease.
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Rockets' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Leads Rockets with five triples
Bogdanovic recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 0-0 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 16 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Bogdanovic provided an impressive scoring spark off Houston's bench, leading the team in points while connecting on five three-pointers. Bogdanovic's perimeter shooting could help him secure a role in Houston's rotation, although his regular-season fantasy value will depend on consistent playing time. If he sees enough time, he should be an asset in category-based leagues as a three-point specialist, though his fantasy upside is almost non-existent in other categories.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Scores 11 points in limited action
Durant recorded 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and an assist across 16 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Durant endured a relatively quiet performance in Houston's preseason finale, but fantasy managers shouldn't be overly alarmed that he missed all four of his three-pointers. The veteran forward should be just fine for the start of the regular season Oct. 21 against the Mavericks. Durant remains a high-end fantasy scoring option despite the underwhelming preseason outing, and he should be one of the team's go-to options alongside star big man Alperen Sengun when the season kicks off.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Full stat line in preseason finale
Sengun supplied 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Sengun missed both of his three-point tries but was extremely efficient from two-point range, finishing as Houston's second-leading scorer. The star big man also paced the Rockets in rebounds and blocks while finishing second on the team in assists. He'll look to continue stuffing the stat sheet in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Returns Thursday
Eason (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder with 5:48 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Eason jogged back to the locker room early in the third quarter. However, he returned to the bench and checked back in shortly thereafter.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Exits to locker room
Eason (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Eason jogged back to the locker room but has since returned to the bench, per Guillory. Still, it's unclear if he'll return to Thursday's preseason finale.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Inactive Thursday
Adams (rest) is listed as inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder.
The Rockets didn't provide an update on Adams' status ahead of tipoff, though he won't see the floor Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Returning to bench
Capela isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Capela drew the start in Sunday's exhibition, but he'll retreat to the bench for Thursday's preseason finale. Alperen Sengun will draw the start at center after receiving Sunday off for rest purposes.
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Rockets' Marcus Smart: Back to bench
Smart will come off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Smart drew an opportunity to start in Sunday's exhibition, finishing with 20 points in 24 minutes. He'll retreat to a bench role Thursday with the usual starting five getting one final dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season.
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