Impact Christopher was initially ruled out for the contest but will surprisingly be available to play. He figures to play a depth role in the backcourt and has recorded more than 13 minutes just twice this season.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Actually available Christopher (foot) is warming up with the expectation of playing in Thursday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Won't play Thursday Christopher (foot) won't be available for Thursday's contest against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Christopher will miss his eighth game of the season Thursday, as the guard is dealing with a left foot contusion. The 20-year-old is averaging 7.2 minutes per game this season and has seen his role decrease after a rookie campaign during which he averaged 18.0 minutes. Christopher's absence won't have much of an impact on the Rockets' rotation Thursday against San Antonio.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Thursday Christopher (foot) is listed as questionable and considered a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Spurs, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Christopher is dealing with a left foot contusion and will be a game-time call along with Kevin Porter (knee). Through 17 games this season, Christopher is averaging just 7.2 minutes per contest, but he could be in store for an uptick in playing time if he suits up and Porter doesn't.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Thursday Christopher is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup with the Spurs due to a left foot contusion.
Impact Christopher is only averaging 7.2 minutes across 17 games this season, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the Rockets' rotation much. Christopher's next chance to play will be Sunday's game against Milwaukee if he's ruled out Thursday.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Friday Christopher (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Christopher continues to see spot minutes with Houston. In 12 appearances, he's averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.8 minutes.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Christopher is listed as probable for Friday's game against Atlanta with a sore left shoulder.
Impact Christopher didn't even play in the Rockets' last game, so it's unclear when or how this issue surfaced. Either way, he'll probably be cleared for Friday's contest, though he's unlikely to see any meaningful minutes.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Team option exercised The Rockets exercised Christopher's $2.49 million team option for the 2023-24 season Sunday.
Impact Christopher has had an inconsistent role early in the season, as he's averaged just 2.6 points in 7.4 minutes per game across five appearances. However, he was one of several Rockets to have their third-year options picked up Sunday.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fading fast Christopher closed with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across four minutes during Monday's 114-108 win over Utah.
Impact Christopher has now been essentially cut from the rotation twice out of Houston's first four games. During his time on the court, Christopher has compiled 11 points (5-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt) across 36 minutes. The 20-year-old has been usurped by superior shooters in Daishen Nix and Garrison Matthews.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ends preseason with solid effort Christopher ended with 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist in 23 minutes during Friday's victory over Indiana.
Impact Christopher was solid off the bench yet again and should enter the season with a regular rotation spot. His playing time could fluctuate slightly but given what we saw from him during his rookie campaign, it does appear as though the coaching staff views him as a meaningful piece. While he is certainly not on the fantasy radar when it comes to standard leagues, he is a name to watch, especially if his role increases at some point down the stretch.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent
From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasonsOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 15 in huge win Christopher posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.
Impact Christopher was one of five Houston players that scored in double digits in this game, and the role he fulfilled against the Spurs should be the same he'll have during the regular season -- a steady scoring threat off the bench. The second-year guard, who seems to be fully healthy after battling a hip injury before training camp, averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game as a rookie.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets
Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte HornetsOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go for training camp Christopher (hip) is healthy and available for training camp, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Impact Christopher picked up a hip injury during Summer League play, but as expected, he'll be good to go for training camp. As a rookie, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game and figures to garner a similar role during the 2022-23 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets shutting down Josh Christopher for rest of summer league Josh Christopher, who currently leads the Rockets in scoring at the NBA’s 2022 summer league in Las Vegas, will miss Houston’s last two game...
JULY 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Sidelined with sore hip The Rockets announced Wednesday that Christopher will be sidelined for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League play due to a sore right hip, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronic...
Impact The second-year guard appeared in three games for the Rockets during the summer slate, averaging 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks across 26.8 minutes per contest. Christopher was already in good shape to enter the upcoming season as a rotation player for the Rockets, so his absence for the team's remaining summer schedule shouldn't affect his outlook heading into training camp.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Holmgren, Giddey lead Thunder over Magic in summer league
Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the draft, had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 84-81 victory over the Orlando Magic in the Las Vegas Summer Leagu...JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores game-high 22 Christopher finished Thursday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Magic with 22 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, one assist and three blocks in 25 minutes.
Impact As a second-year player, Christopher was noticeably confident and clearly operating as the No. 1 creator for the Rockets whenever he was on the floor. While he didn't do much as a distributor, Christopher worked his way to the line eight times while finishing as a plus-four in a game Houston lost by 14 points. The 2021 first-round pick appeared in 74 games as a rookie, averaging 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 44.8 percent from the field. He hit only 29.6 percent of his threes, however, so the hope is that he can improve upon that figure. If the Rockets can move Eric Gordon before the start of the 2022-23 season, Christopher would be in position to step into a more prominent role.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Banchero, Magic top Smith, Rockets in NBA Summer League
Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half, Caleb Houstan had 20 and the Orlando Magic breezed to a 91-77 victory over the Housto...JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick
The Houston Rockets selected Auburn freshman Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, adding a skilled player to join last year’s second pick J...JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devin Booker Named LeagueFits MVP, Josh Christopher Wins ROTY ' SLAM SLAM has announced which NBA stars made the 2021-22 All LeagueFits awards. Devin Booker, Josh Christopher and Myles Turner were all honored...
MAY 23, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Rockets optimistic despite posting NBA's worst record again
The Houston Rockets went 20-62 to finish with the NBA's worst record for the second straight seasonAPRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 20 points off bench Christopher totaled 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 117-115 loss to Toronto.
Impact The rookie out of Arizona State can certainly produce and has scored at least 20 points in three of his last six appearances off the bench, but he has also failed to surpass the six-point threshold in the other three games across that span. The inconsistencies and the ups-and-downs are to be expected from a rookie, and while he doesn't carry a lot of value right now that the season is ending, he could be an intriguing add in dynasty formats.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Explodes for 30 points off bench Christopher finished with 30 points (11-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 139-132 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Christopher recorded his best game of the season by a wide margin, and the 30-point output was a career-high mark for the young guard. The inconsistencies on a game-to-game basis are normal for a rookie, but he's ending the year on a strong note by scoring in double digits in four of his last seven appearances, including putting up 20 points or more twice in that span.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 as the Minnesota Timberwolves built a huge lead and held on for a 139-132 win over the Houston RocketsAPRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118
Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 winMARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
