Jalen Green

Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas said that Jalen Green is progressing but still week-to-week and that he will not “play anytime soon.”

Fantasy Impact

Green was in contention for ROTY this year but depending on how much time he misses he may be to far behind. The Rockets are nowhere near a playoff position and thus should take is slow with their future all star.

As per Mark Berman, Houston Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas has ruled Jalen Green out for at least a week with his strained hamstring.

Fantasy Impact

Jalen Green (hamstring) will miss the Rockets next few games as he will be out at least a week with his strained hamstring. Garrison Mathews will likely fill into the starting lineup in the meantime.

Jalen Green totaled 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, and one assist across 10 minutes during the Rockets’ 118-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Green had an electric first quarter in Wednesday’s contest with 11 points before injuring his lower left leg. There is no timetable on the point guard’s return.

Jalen Green scored 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3PT, 0-1 FT), grabbed two rebounds, and two assists in the Rockets’ 106-99 loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Green shot an effective 64% from the floor to keep the Rockets competitive against the Knicks on Saturday. The rookie guard’s shooting has improved the past week and carries a 24% usage rate for the season. He is considered a value play for daily fantasy contests.

Jalen Green scored 21 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3PT, 6-6 FT), grabbed three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in Wednesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

Green had a solid game and played under control while Kevin Porter Jr. sat out on Wednesday night. The rookie guard will continue to play big minutes and have high usage against the New York Knicks on Saturday.