JOSH CHRISTOPHER NEWS

Good to go Wednesday Christopher (toe) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Christopher is good to go for Miami's regular-season opener despite missing Monday's practice with a right big toe contusion. However, Christopher is unlikely to receive significant playing time.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Monday Christopher missed Monday's practice due to a right big toe contusion, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Christopher's status for Wednesday's game against the Magic has yet to be determined, so fantasy managers should consider him questionable for now. However, Christopher is on a two-way contract with Miami and isn't guaranteed to crack the rotation on Opening Night.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Miami with 17 points Christopher supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds and four steals over 22 minutes in Friday's 114-109 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

Impact With the Heat resting their starters, Christopher saw extended playing time off the bench Friday. He took advantage of the opportunity by leading the Heat in scoring, and he also contributed on the defensive end of the floor with four steals. Christopher signed a two-way contract with the Heat in July, and he'll likely spend most of the 2024-25 regular season in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal The Heat signed Christopher to a two-way contract Thursday.

Impact Christopher last made an NBA appearance in 2022-23, when he averaged 5.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 12.3 minutes across 64 contests for the Rockets. After being named the 2024 Summer League Finals MVP, Christopher is now set to split time between the Heat and their G League affiliate in 2024-25.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire from deep Christopher tallied 24 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's Summer League Championship Game against the...

Impact Christopher was named the 2024 NBA Summer League Finals MVP following his stellar showing from beyond the arc. He led the Heat with 24 points and showed up on the defensive end to help secure a 120-118 overtime victory. The 22-year-old guard was waived by the Jazz in January and will now look to sign an NBA deal following his solid play in Summer League.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing in Summer League Christopher recorded 23 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 102-73 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact Christopher did the majority of his damage from beyond the arc, drilling six of eight tries to account for 18 of his 23 points. He easily paced the bench in scoring and did so in limited minutes. Christopher should have another opportunity to showcase his scoring ability Wednesday against the Mavs.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Monday night Christopher was waived by the Jazz on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Christopher is cut loose by Utah without logging an NBA minute for the franchise. He was moderately efficient but turnover prone at the G League level this season, though he remains a candidate to re-sign with Salt Lake City barring other opportunities. Christopher just turned 22 years old in December.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

To sign two-way deal Christopher has agreed to sign a two-way deal with the Jazz, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Utah is a great spot for Christopher to get a fresh start as they continue their rebuilding efforts. Christopher played 138 games for the Rockets in the previous two seasons with averages of 6.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Memphis Christopher was waived by the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Impact Christopher was acquired by Memphis in July as part of Dillon Brooks' sign-and-trade. The 21-year-old averaged just 12.3 minutes per game last season but appeared in 138 contests with the Rockets over his first two seasons.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in rotation Sunday Christopher registered two points (1-2 FG) across six minutes during Sunday's 108-91 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Christopher played just six minutes in the loss, the fewest he has played in almost two weeks. Despite playing somewhat consistent minutes, Christopher is outside the top 300 over the past two weeks, begging the question of why Stephen Silas refuses to play TyTy Washington. Questionable coaching decisions aside, Christopher remains well off the radar, outside of the deepest of leagues.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points off bench Christopher totaled 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three steals and one assist across 22 minutes during Monday's 121-108 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Christopher struggled from the field but scored in double figures thanks to a perfect night at the charity stripe. The second-year wing has scored in double figures just four times over 11 March appearances and is averaging 7.3 points, 1.2 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 14.5 minutes during that stretch.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points off bench Christopher accumulated 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Saturday's 119-111 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Christopher continues to play a limited reserve role for Houston, but he was able to reach double figures Saturday for the first time in four games. Since the All-Star break (nine games), the second-year wing is averaging 8.1 points, 1.4 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA-worst Rockets beat Spurs to end 11-game losing streak

Tari Eason matched his season high with 20 points and the Houston Rockets ended an 11-game losing streak, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-110 on Saturday night

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 22 minutes in blowout Christopher amassed 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The Rockets fell behind big in the first quarter and were never really competitive in their second blowout loss to the Thunder this month. Christopher reached double figures in scoring for the first time since Feb. 4, but on the whole, he hasn't seen a notable uptick in minutes since the Rockets parted ways with Eric Gordon at the deadline. Nonetheless, Christopher is still a player to monitor in deeper leagues, especially if Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) continues to miss time after the All-Star break. Jalen Green (groin) also exited Wednesday night's game, so his post-break status will also be worth keeping an eye on.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has another strong scoring night Christopher supplied 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 153-121 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Christopher was impressive from the field in this one, where he drilled 63.6 percent of his field-goal attempts. He also added six points from beyond the arc and made his mark on the defensive end by collecting a block and a steal. Christopher continues to benefit from the absence of Eric Gordon (rest), Kevin Porter (foot) and Jae'Sean Tate (rest), though this success is unlikely to continue once the backcourt is back in action.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42 as Thunder blow out Rockets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder blow out the Houston Rockets 153-121

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 15 points in 19 minutes Christopher logged 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one assist, one block and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 117-111 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Christopher went 7-of-8 from the floor in the loss, scoring in double digits for the third straight game. Although his point production has been nice, his playing time remains capped. He has failed to play more than 20 minutes in any game this season, remaining on the fringe of the rotation. We do know that he can contribute when afforded meaningful minutes, something that occurred down the stretch last season. He is not someone to look at right now in fantasy, but if the Rockets enter full tank mode, managers should make a point of checking in on whether his role has evolved.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon, rookie Eason help Rockets defeat Thunder 112-106

Eric Gordon had a season-high 25 points and rookie Tari Eason added career-high 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts back to bench Christopher will return to the second unit for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Christopher saw his first start of the season Thursday in place of Eric Gordon (knee) but played just 19 minutes and scored seven points. With Gordon back in action Saturday, Christopher will be relegated to his typical bench role.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to make first start Christopher will enter the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Impact Christopher will step into the first unit for the first time this season with Kevin Porter (foot) and Eric Gordon (knee) sidelined Thursday. Christopher has split time between the NBA and the G League this season, and despite the starting spot, he should not be expected to handle a massive workload. In his last seven games, the second-year guard has averaged 5.1 points across 12.2 minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers full line Saturday Christopher closed Saturday's 113-104 loss to the Timberwolves with 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 15 minutes.

Impact Christopher played at least 15 minutes for just the fourth time all season, delivering a well-rounded performance. This was the first time he has scored in double figures since April of last year, a huge red flag for anyone intrigued by this effort. At this point, there is no indication he will be anything more than a last resort moving forward, making him a non-factor across all fantasy formats.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Rockets The Rockets recalled Christopher from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Thursday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Christopher will return to the Rockets after a brief stint in the G League. The second-year guard has had a minimal role in the NBA this season, playing just 7.0 minutes per game across 18 contests.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League Christopher was reassigned to the G League on Friday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Christopher has spent most of his time in 2022-23 with the Rockets but was sent down to the G League affiliate briefly last week as well. He hasn't appeared in any of the last three games for Houston, so he may just be heading to the Vipers to knock off some rust, and it seems unlikely his stay will be a long one.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from G League The Rockets recalled Christopher from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Impact The 2021 first-round pick will likely dress for the Rockets in Sunday's game against the Bucks, though he may not be included in the rotation if the contest is reasonably competitive. The Rockets recently assigned Christopher to the G League in part because playing time has been hard to come by for him at the NBA level this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Rockets Ben DuBose of USA Today Christopher to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Friday.

Impact Christopher has appeared in 18 games for the Rockets this season but is only averaging 7.0 minutes played. Houston doesn't play again until Sunday, so Christopher will likely have a brief stint with the Vipers if the Rockets intend to have him rejoin the club.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE