Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets are going to be shorthanded with Christian Wood (illness) also sidelined. Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is likely to see a bigger role in the rotation, assuming he's cleared to play. Otherwise, Josh Christopher should be asked to do more in the offense. Although, Christopher isn't a great standard league option even with extended minutes.

Houston Rockets guards Dennis Schroder (Achilles) and Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) are listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets are in danger of being extremely shorthanded with Christian Wood (illness) also questionable for this game. Jalen Green would likely see all the minutes and opportunities he can handle, assuming Schroder and Porter sit out. Also, Josh Christopher and Garrison Matthews could be possible low-end streaming options. Daishen Nix might even have a role in the rotation if the Rockets are that shorthanded on Wednesday. Although, Green is the best bet for streaming purposes and DFS contests.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) did not participate during Thursday's practice. Despite that, head coach Stephen Silas expects Porter to be available for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, so possibly he feels better before game-time tomorrow. Jalen Green would do more of the ball handling if Porter sits out. Sadly, Green has struggled throughout most of the season, so he wouldn't be the best option for streaming purposes. Also, D.J. Augustin could get more playing time, but wouldn't be worth a look in most fantasy formats.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green (rest) and point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) have been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but both will face a minutes cap of sorts. Houston is easing the 19-year-old Green back into action after nearly a month on the sidelines, while Porter will be making his first appearance since Dec. 3. With the heralded youngsters back on the floor, Armoni Brooks and Josh Christopher are likely to see their roles reduced significantly, bumping them from DFS appeal. While Green and Porter will have their minutes managed, they stand to benefit from L.A.'s league-leading pace rating, which stands to allow them to maximize their time on the floor.

Technically speaking, Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green (rest) and point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) have been cleared to play in Monday's game against Charlotte. But that comes with a caveat: head coach Stephen Silas said that neither is likely to check into the game, as the Rockets are managing Green's workload and getting closer to a return for Porter. Green returned from a nearly one month absence Thursday and played 25 minutes, but with the team on the front end of a back-to-back, they will play it safe with their prized 19-year-old. Fantasy managers can anticipate him being back in the mix Tuesday vs. the Lakers. The same goes for Porter, who is expected to suit up for the first time since Dec. 3. The absence of the duo gives Armoni Brooks a considerable DFS ceiling Monday.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) appears to be making good progress, but doesn't have a timetable to return. It sounds like he has been improving every day, but it's a slow process. The Rockets aren't exactly fighting for a playoff spot, so they don't need to rush Porter back to the court. He was inconsistent before the injury, but the hope is that he'll turn it around when he returns. Fantasy managers who are holding Porter are going to need to be patient with him.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) is hopeful to be available by the end of the month. He has missed seven games in a row, but there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Right now, it sounds like Porter is planning a return for December 27 against the Charlotte Hornets. His fantasy value has been inconsistent this season, but he is worth stashing in most formats. The upside is there and hopefully he'll pick up his play once he gets back on the court.

Houston Rockets guards Eric Gordon (groin) and Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This seems like a rest day more than anything for Gordon. Fantasy managers should expect him to be back on the court for Thursday's contest. Porter has missed six straight games and it's uncertain when he'll get back on the court. In the meantime, Jae'Sean Tate, Garrison Mathews and Armoni Brooks should benefit with these two sidelined. Brooks has been picking up his play recently and could be worth snagging as a streaming option in the short term.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks four games in a row that Porter has missed due to this lingering thigh issue. The organization has not given many updates on Porter, so he could very well miss Monday's game as well. In the meantime, Armoni Brooks, Garrison Mathews, and D.J. Augustin should see more minutes. None of them are great fantasy options even with extended minutes. Brooks and Augustin could have some deep league appeal right now.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Fantasy managers are certainly frustrated with how frequently Porter pops up on the injury report. He continues to deal with this lingering thigh issue that won't go away. His absence should mean more minutes for Eric Gordon and Garrison Mathews. Also, Armoni Brooks will see extended playing time off the bench. All of them could be possible deep league streaming options while Porter is out.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) was forced to exit early and didn't return during Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. It's surprising that the Rockets cleared Porter to play after he has been dealing with quad issues over the last week or so. It was reported that Porter was going to miss some time, but he ended up playing on Friday. Both Armoni Brooks and Garrison Mathews should benefit, assuming Porter misses time. However, neither have enough upside to warrant starting in most formats.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) is available on Friday versus the visiting Magic. The 21-year-old exited Wednesday's matchup against OKC because of a thigh contusion, which was especially concerning considering he narrowly missed a triple-double in his previous two games prior. Nonetheless, with Porter in the lineup, he should be considered a viable starting option in all fantasy formats, even though the ailment could impact him to some degree.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) is available and will start in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. This is quite surprising considering it was reported that Porter was expected to miss time. He exited Wednesday's game due to a thigh issue and will return to the court on Friday. Sadly, Porter has struggled this season, so he is not exactly the best fantasy option right now. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him and hope he turns it around soon.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) is expected to miss some time. He missed a few games in November due to a thigh contusion. It sounds like the team is taking the cautious approach and resting Porter for the time being. That being said, Jae'Sean Tate should gain the most value from the loss of Porter. Also, Armoni Brooks, Garrison Mathews and Josh Christopher should see more playing time. However, those three aren't must-have fantasy options. Tate is worth monitoring in most formats while Porter is out.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. put together his first career triple-double on Monday, going for 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Thunder. He also had three steals but shot a disappointing 4-for-17 from the field, going only 1-for-8 with the three-ball. Porter Jr. missed a triple-double by just two rebounds in Saturday's win over Charlotte, so he's picked up some very good momentum lately. He could be set for another big night on Wednesday, as the Rockets head to Oklahoma City for a rematch with the Thunder.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his second double-double of the season by posting season-highs with 23 points and 12 assists during a 146-143 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old shot 7-for-16 from the field, including 3-for-9 from behind the arc, and 6-for-10 from the line. Porter Jr. also added eight rebounds and a steal across 42 minutes. The third-year guard hasn't been able to build off of his breakout second season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 triples while shooting 37% from the field and 62.3% from the line. Porter Jr. has some relevance as an assists and steals streamer, but the rest of the guard's profile holds little value.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been given the green light to get back on the floor for Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Porter Jr.'s absence ends at three games, with his presence likely leading to decreased ballhandling duties for Jalen Green and Eric Gordon. The 21-year-old southpaw has fired up double-digit shot attempts in 12 of his 14 contests this year, hitting at least one three in all but one outing. Despite Houston's massively slow start to the season, Porter's role is as safe as anyone's moving forward as the Rockets will continue to prioritize his development.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics as he continues to battle a left thigh contusion. Porter's absence will mark his third straight, with Jalen Green and Eric Gordon having taken over primary PG duties without the southpaw on the floor. The 21-year-old has shown flashes of his exciting fantasy upside across his first 14 games this year, averaging 12.7 points and 5.1 assists on a nightly basis, but shooting just 36.3 percent overall. With Houston holding the league's worst record, they stand to continue shoveling as many minutes in Porter's direction as he can handle. His next chance to get back into action comes Wednesday vs. Chicago.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. That marks the second game in a row that Porter has missed due to a left thigh contusion. The good news is, Houston is listing him as day-to-day, so it doesn't sound like Porter will miss significant time. In the meantime, Jalen Green should be the primary ball-handler, while Eric Gordon and D.J. Augustin get more minutes. Gordon is the slightly better fantasy option between the two.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been tagged as questionable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. He sat out of Wednesday's contest due to a thigh contusion. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Rockets be cautious with Porter. They currently sit with one win on the season, so they have no incentive to rush him back. In the meantime, Jalen Green will have more ball-handling responsibilities, while D.J. Augustin gets more action as well.