Dorian Finney-Smith

Dorian Finney-Smith will make his season debut against the Lakers on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The forward will reportedly be on a minutes restriction as he works his way back from injury. He should provide the Rockets with some nice floor spacing against the Lakers, who are dealing with some injuries.

Dorian Finney-Smith is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact

Finney-Smith is still looking to make his season debut. He should be eased back when he is officially cleared to return.

The Houston Rockets are aiming for Dorian Finney-Smith to make his season debut sometime in January.

Fantasy Impact

Finney-Smith has yet to play this season as he continues to recover from offseason ankle surgery. He has begun ramping up his basketball activity and is trending in the right direction. Once he returns, he’s expected to be on a minutes restriction.

Dorian Finney-Smith will miss Saturday's game against the Celtics as he continues to recover from offseason left ankle surgery. He has been sidelined since training camp.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran forward's return does not appear to be imminent, but he is expected to have a meaningful role once he is healthy. Until Finney-Smith is cleared to play, Tari Eason has one less player to compete with for minutes.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said that Dorian Finney-Smith is a little bit behind and working his way back from ankle surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Finney-Smith will miss the start of the season as he continues to recover from left ankle surgery he underwent in the offseason. In his absence, Jae’Sean Tate is expected to see increased playing time if he’s available for Tuesday’s season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as he’s also recovering from an ankle injury.