Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Nets. He's carried the tag around with him for a few games now, but Eason has featured in five straight contests. The 22-year-old is dealing with soreness in his left lower leg. Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green are the primary options to cover Eason's minutes if he doesn't suit up on Wednesday. Tate is the better fantasy option of the two, and he's already gained a bit of momentum by replacing Dillon Brooks (oblique) in the starting unit.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (oblique) remains out on Monday against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The 27-year-old is battling an oblique strain, so he'll now miss his third consecutive contest. He'll likely miss more time moving ahead, although head coach Ime Udoka couldn't say how long he'd stay on the shelf. Brooks has averaged 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in his first season in Houston. However, he's shooting a career-high 40.8% from behind the arc. But until Brooks is healthy, Jae'Sean Tate could remain in the lineup. Unfortunately, Tate has averaged just 5.5 points in two starts this year, which won't do anything to benefit fantasy managers.

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's meeting with Detroit. Smith Jr. missed his first game of the season Friday versus Philadelphia due to a left ankle sprain. It looks like his absence could be limited to only one game, but it's not fully certain Smith Jr. can return against Detroit. With Dillon Brooks (oblique) also sidelined, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green have jumped into the starting unit. They could be in line for even more extra work on Monday, as Tari Eason (leg) is also questionable for the contest.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is questionable for Monday's matchup against Detroit. Eason has struggled with a left leg problem for a bit but has played in each of the past four games. However, he's carried a minutes restriction and clearly isn't at 100 percent, as he's become a regular on the injury report. The 22-year-old has provided great frontcourt cover off the bench, averaging 9.4 points and 7.1 rebounds in 21.7 minutes. Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green should feature more heavily if Eason can't play in Monday's very favorable matchup against the worst team in the league, especially if Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) remains out.