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Alperen Sengun - Returns to bench roleSengun isn't starting Thursday's game against the Clippers, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

ImpactSengun drew a spot start Wednesday with Christian Wood out due to illness, and he made the most of his opportunity, bringing home a double-double in a 124-121 loss. He'll be back in his usual role Thursday now that Wood has been cleared to return to play.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Garrison Mathews - Back with first fiveMathews is starting Thursday against the Clippers, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

ImpactMathews will draw his second start in four games with Eric Gordon (groin) unavailable again Thursday. He put up a solid final line in his last start Feb. 10 against Toronto, finishing with 19 points, six boards and a steal in 32 minutes.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Rockets release extended video of Hakeem Olajuwon, Alperen Sengun workoutsFresh off the best game of his young NBA career, the Rockets released an extended video of rookie center Alperen Sengun working with Hakeem...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022•USATODAY.COM

Kevin Porter Jr. - Ruled out ThursdayPorter (illness) won't play in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

ImpactAs expected, Porter will miss a second straight game due to an illness, so he'll look to get healthy over the All-Star break before returning for the second half of the season. In his absence, Dennis Schroder and Jalen Green figure to handle most of the point guard duties against the Clippers.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE

NBA odds: Every team's 2021-2022 title futures before All-Star Weekend

Will the Suns get back to the Finals? Can the Bulls make a push? Check out the NBA title odds for all teams ahead of All-Star Weekend.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

NBA odds: Every team's 2021-2022 title futures before All-Star Weekend

So the Phoenix Suns are really good in clutch situationsIt’s a stat that predicts championships better than you might think

FEBRUARY 17, 2022•DEADSPIN.COM

Eric Gordon - Unavailable ThursdayGordon has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers due to right groin soreness.

ImpactGordon logged 38 minutes of playing time during Wednesday's loss to Phoenix, but he'll sit out the team's last game prior to the All-Star break. Garrison Mathews, David Nwaba and Josh Christopher should see increased run against the Clippers.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE