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Jabari Smith Jr. - Won't return WednesdaySmith (sprained left ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Suns, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactSmith limped back to the locker room Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury and won't return. Tari Eason, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore are candidates to pick up Smith's vacated minutes. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.

DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Heads to locker roomSmith was seen limping to the locker room after suffering an apparent ankle injury in Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

ImpactSmith recorded nine points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes before exiting Wednesday's contest with 7:58 remaining in the third quarter. If Smith is unable to return, Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore and Jeff Green are candidates to receive extended minutes.

DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jae'Sean Tate - Gets starting nodTate is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

ImpactTate will replace Dillon Brooks (oblique) in the starting five Wednesday. Tate will make his first start of the season against Phoenix and is averaging 2.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 15.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Available off benchEason (lower leg) will play in Wednesday's game against the Suns.

ImpactEason has played through soreness in his lower left leg in each of the rockets last two games and will do so again Wednesday. He'll remain with the second unit for the contest despite Dillon Brooks (oblique) sitting out.

DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Bruce Brown - Won't play against ChicagoBrown (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bulls.

ImpactBrown's absence streak will extend to three games Thursday due to a bruised right knee. Andrew Nembhard will likely continue to start in his absence. Brown's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.

DECEMBER 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Dillon Brooks - Without return timetableRockets coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Brooks (oblique) remains without a timetable for his return, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactBrooks has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Suns due to an oblique strain. However, it is unclear when the 27-year-old forward can return to action. Tari Eason (leg), Amen Thompson, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green are all candidates to see extended minutes in Brooks' absence.

DECEMBER 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Questionable for WednesdayEason (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

ImpactEason has appeared in back-to-back games after a two-game absence due to a leg injury, averaging 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 23.0 minutes. However, he may take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after tallying 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's loss to Indiana. If Eason joins Dillon Brooks (oblique) on the sidelines, Amen Thompson, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green would be candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE