Houston Rockets
Injury Report 2025-26
Full Houston Rockets injury report for the 2025-26 NBA season. Player status, injury reason, and estimated return dates — updated daily.
Houston Rockets Injury Report — 5 Players
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury / Reason | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | G | Out | VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. | Jun 1 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | F | Out | Tate has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports. | Mar 16 |
| Steven Adams | C | Out | The Rockets announced Wednesday that Adams has undergone season-ending left ankle surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN. | Oct 1 |
| Alperen Sengun | C | Day-To-Day | Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. | Mar 16 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | Day-To-Day | Finney-Smith is out for Wednesday's game against Denver due to left ankle injury management. | Mar 13 |
Updated daily. See who fills in on the Houston Rockets depth chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is injured on the Houston Rockets right now?
The Houston Rockets currently have 5 players on the injury report: Fred VanVleet (Out), Jae'Sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Alperen Sengun (Day-To-Day), Dorian Finney-Smith (Day-To-Day). Check the full injury table above for return dates and injury details.
Which Houston Rockets players are out?
The following Houston Rockets players are currently listed as OUT: Fred VanVleet, Jae'Sean Tate, Steven Adams. Other players with injury designations: Alperen Sengun (Day-To-Day), Dorian Finney-Smith (Day-To-Day).
How does the Houston Rockets injury report affect fantasy basketball?
Injuries on the Houston Rockets directly impact fantasy value — when a starter is out, their backup moves into a larger role and becomes a waiver wire target. Monitor the Houston Rockets depth chart alongside this injury report to identify who steps in. Player usage can change dramatically with even one key absence.
How often is the Houston Rockets injury report updated?
SportBusy updates the Houston Rockets injury report daily from the official NBA sources. The page also shows estimated return dates when available. Check back before game time for the most current status.
What do injury statuses like "Out", "Questionable", and "Day-to-Day" mean?
"Out" means the player will not play. "Doubtful" means unlikely to play (less than 25% chance). "Questionable" means the player's status is uncertain (roughly 50/50). "Day-to-Day" means the injury is minor and the player is evaluated each day. "Probable" means the player is expected to play.
What conference is the Houston Rockets in?
The Houston Rockets compete in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
Where can I see the Houston Rockets depth chart?
The Houston Rockets depth chart shows all backups who would fill in for injured starters. Visit the full depth chart at sportbusy.com/teams/nba/rockets/depth-chart/ to see who moves up when a starter is out.
Are any Houston Rockets players ruled out for tonight's game?
The Houston Rockets currently have 5 players on the injury report. Check the table above for each player's current designation — OUT means they will not play, while Questionable and Day-to-Day are game-time decisions. Verify before game time for the latest status.
How does the Houston Rockets injury report affect NBA betting lines?
A key Houston Rockets starter being listed as OUT can shift the point spread by 2–6 points and move the moneyline significantly. Books adjust lines once official injury designations are announced — typically 1–2 hours before tip-off. Always check this injury report and the depth chart together before placing bets on Houston Rockets games.