Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (calf) was unable to practice on Monday. However, head coach John Lucas is hopeful that Green will be able to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Green missed Saturday's game, which allowed Daishen Nix to get the start. It's worth noting that Josh Christopher has started as well during Green's absence. Neither has offered up much streaming value, so fantasy managers can leave both players on the waiver wire.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (calf) won't play on Saturday in Detroit because of a right calf contusion. It's unknown how severe the injury is, so there's a chance he'll be back for Tuesday's meeting with OKC. However, the Rockets will enter the matchup with the Pistons also down Kevin Porter Jr. (foot), who has missed the last eight games with a foot contusion. As a result, TyTy Washington Jr. or Jae'Sean Tate may move into the starting lineup for this one, with the latter being a better fantasy option, especially if he starts.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green had a career-high 42 points as the team ended a 13-game slide with a 119-114 triumph over Minnesota. Green had a shocking game against the Timberwolves at the weekend with 10 points on 23-percent shooting, so he had a point to prove here and did in spectacular fashion. The 20-year-old shot 15-for-25 from the field with a 6-for-12 record from deep and added four rebounds and four assists to his line with one steal and one block. Before putting up a 10-point dud on Saturday, Green had a 41-point outburst against Charlotte, so he has been extremely inconsistent with his recent performances, despite being in a very good position to perform with Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) nursing an injury.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green cashed in a huge scoring night but wasn't able to turn it into a win as the Charlotte Hornets took home the five-point victory on Wednesday. The 20-year-old registered 41 points, five rebounds, and seven assists on 16-for-24 shooting and 4-for-10 from beyond the arc. This was Green's second 40-point game of his young career, and he's already grown in nearly every statistical category from his rookie season. Over the last week, he reached as high as 57th in fantasy value rankings for category formats.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green led the team in scoring during their blowout loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The former second-overall pick ended the night with 30 points, four rebounds, and four assists on 8-for-24 shooting, 4-for-12 from beyond the arc, and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line. The second-year combo guard has increased nearly all of his traditional stats except for his shooting percentages. With that being said, that's what brings him down to just a rank of 196 in category fantasy value.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green produced a standout performance against Milwaukee on Sunday, leading all scorers in a 97-92 win with 30 points. The 20-year-old has been on a very inefficient stretch lately, but he got his act together on Sunday and shot a nice 12-for-21 from the field with a 3-for-6 record from deep. Green added seven rebounds and three assists to his tally while recording two turnovers in 34 minutes. This was a very good performance from Green, but he's an inconsistent player and could now easily have an unpleasant surprise in store for managers Tuesday versus Phoenix, as he has yet to produce back-to-back good outings this month. Green's numbers for the season are decent, though, with him averaging 21.6 points with 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green nailed six attempts from deep and racked up a team-high 28 points on 11-for-19 overall shooting in Saturday's win over Oklahoma City. He also registered a career-high nine assists and notched two rebounds with four turnovers in 34 minutes. That's now two very strong performances on the bounce for Green, who typically tends to be inconsistent and has struggles scoring efficiently. He looks to be in a nice spot to continue with his improved performances, as the Rockets face back-to-back games against the Nuggets, who are ranked 26th in defensive efficiency.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green had himself a 33-point night against New Orleans on Saturday, shooting 11-for-20 from the field with a 5-for-10 effort from downtown and a perfect 6-for-6 mark at the charity stripe. He also led the team with six assists and pulled down two rebounds while committing five turnovers in 38 minutes. Green struggled to gain momentum in the first few weeks of the season, but he has started to roll lately and was able to post two 30-point efforts this week. The 20-year-old is averaging 26.2 points for the month after getting just 19 points per game in October.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green helped his side to a 134-127 victory over Orlando on Monday, scoring a season-high 34 points. He was hot throughout the night and finished with 12-for-18 shooting from the field while dropping five three-point bombs with 11 attempts. The 20-year-old also managed to tally three rebounds and three assists with two steals and one block in 38 minutes. Green put together a 33-point outing very early on, but he has mostly been quiet this season, with his shots simply not dropping. He had a great night on Monday, but Green has barely shot 40 percent from the season, which has severely limited his scoring numbers. Hopefully, the worst is behind him now, and Green can start showing some consistency. He enters Wednesday's matchup versus Toronto averaging 20.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the season.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace that fits best with their path to the NBA.Plus, I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games, or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2022 second-round picks and undrafted free agent (UDFA) signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2022-23 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.... [More]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He struggled during his last game, but it would be a shame if Green couldn't play in the season finale. His rookie season has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but the potential upside is certainly there. It's the regular season finale, so the Rockets are unlikely to send Green out there unless he's feeling 100 percent healthy. Josh Christopher would see significant minutes without Green and Kevin Porter Jr. would see a spike in usage.

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Jalen Green continued to showcase his considerable scoring proficiency during Friday's defeat to the Kings, in which he dropped a career-best 33 points. While Green's efficiency left something to be desired (9-for-24), he went 6-for-14 from behind the arc and added eight rebounds on top of knocking down all nine free throw attempts. The 20-year-old has been on the periphery of many Rookie of the Year discussions, but he has averaged 16.6 PPG across 63 games this season, earning him season-long consideration in the vast majority of leagues. Green has now knocked down at least five triples in five straight outings, carrying an average of 28.6 PPG over that span into play Sunday vs. Minnesota.

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 shooting guard Jalen Green made his first appearance in nearly a month on Thursday, scoring 20 points with 6-for-9 shooting from downtown in a road loss to Indiana. He logged 25 minutes in his comeback game and shot 7-for-14 overall from the field, adding one rebound, two assists, two steals and one block with two turnovers. Green was on a minutes restriction but still produced a good performance, and his playing time shouldn't stay limited for long. The Rockets are now sadly done for the week, but they start the action next week with a very good matchup against the Hornets, who like to run but whose defensive efforts are among the worst in the league.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (leg) is officially off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has missed a month of action due to a leg issue. Finally, Green is back, but he'll likely be monitored during his first few games back on the court. He did struggle earlier in the season, but has tremendous upside in the long run. Fantasy managers should hold him and hope that he'll improve after this injury.

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been cleared to get back onto the floor for Thursday's matchup vs. Indiana. How head coach Stephen Silas chooses to shuffle his lineup remains to be seen, but Eric Gordon, Garrison Mathews, and Armoni Brooks are all candidates to either be shifted to the second unit or see decreased offensive usage upon the rookie's return. Green, the second overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, has averaged 14 points per game to begin his career, scuffling from the field to the tune of 38.2 percent shooting overall. Despite being just 19 years out, fantasy managers can anticipate Green playing a significant role for the Rockets for the rest of the season whenever healthy.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is going to be shut down and re-evaluated in one week. That means, fantasy managers should prepare to be without Green for at least four games. The organization has not given a timetable for Green after he suffered a left hamstring strain on Wednesday. Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to benefit the most from the loss of Green. Eric Gordon and D.J. Augustin should see a boost as well, but Porter is the best option out of the three. Fantasy managers should check back for an update on Green in a few days.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green posted a team-high 15 points during another miserable night on Monday against Memphis. The Rockets suffered another blowout loss and thus Green saw only 28 minutes of action. He finished with 6-for-13 shooting from the field and nailed two triples with six attempts. The rookie grabbed two boards and notched one assist and one steal with three turnovers. It's a frustrating time for fantasy managers who have any Rockets players rostered, with the team getting blown out in almost every game, but Wednesday night should bring some joy when Houston goes up against the Thunder, who are looking pretty weak themselves.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green regained his scoring touch in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, finishing with a team-high 23 points on 8-for-20 shooting. He entered the game after having posted back-to-back nine-point outings. Green ruined his shooting numbers with an abysmal 3-for-11 effort from deep and finished things off with five rebounds, two assists and two turnovers in 38 minutes. The second pick of this year's draft has blown hot and cold at the start of his first season in the league, and it's not easy for him to find consistency with the team playing horrible basketball. The Rockets dropped to 1-10 in a meeting between two of the league's worst teams.