
Injured during Saturday's win over the Pelicans, Thompson will miss multiple games with a sprained ankle. The severity of the injury remains unknown, but the Rockets will be without their second-year guard for Week 19 (Yahoo! leagues) at a minimum. Fred VanVleet (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic and would help fill the void if cleared to play. However, if he's unable to return, the Rockets will need to rely more on Aaron Holiday.
While the results of Thompson's MRI on his left ankle are unknown, what is known is that he will not play on Monday. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) questionable, he can slide into the spot left vacant by Thompson if allowed to play. However, if VanVleet is also out, Aaron Holiday would be in line for more minutes, potentially as a starter.
VanVleet has missed Houston's last four games since aggravating a strained right ankle that sidelined him for a month. With Amen Thompson (ankle) already out, VanVleet can fill that void if allowed to play. If he doesn't play, the Rockets may be forced to call on Aaron Holiday to serve as the starting point guard.
Sengun and Thompson have been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's game. With four of the team's usual starting five out, Jalen Green may approach 30 field goal attempts against the Thunder. Jabari Smith Jr. will return to the starting lineup, while Cam Whitmore and Aaron Holiday are among the players who suddenly have value in fantasy leagues.
Four of Houston's five starters are on the injury report for Monday's game, with Jalen Green being the lone absentee. Since Fred VanVleet (ankle) is out, Thompson and Sengun will have additional playmaking responsibilities if available. Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green are two players who may be asked to do more if Thompson or Sengun cannot play against the Thunder. They have provided limited value when allowed to play extended minutes.