Rockets' Jeff Green: Officially inks deal with Houston
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Green agreed to a one-year, $3.63 million contract with the Rockets on Monday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Green will remain in Houston for a third straight season after signing a veteran minimum deal. The 38-year-old big man averaged 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12.4 minutes per game in 32 regular-season appearances (three starts) in 2024-25.
Rockets' Jeff Green: Expected to re-sign with Houston
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The Rockets intend to bring back Green on a new contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Green played in 32 games during the 2024-25 regular season. The 38-year-old forward averaged career-low numbers in points (5.4), rebounds (1.8) and minutes per game (12.4). However, Houston appears to value his veteran presence on the bench and in the locker room. The Rockets are expected to be a title contender this coming season after making a blockbuster trade with the Suns to acquire Kevin Durant while sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to Phoenix.
Rockets' Jeff Green: Fails to make an impact in win
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Green finished with no counting stats across two minutes during Friday's 115-107 victory over Golden State in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Green has logged a total of six minutes throughout the three games he's played in during this first-round series. The veteran forward is clearly not someone head coach Ime Udoka is leaning on to help the team advance to the next round.
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Rockets' Jeff Green: Back to bench
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Green won't start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Houston resting its regular starters, Green drew a spot start Friday and posted six points, five assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes. However, even with the No. 2 seed locked up, the Rockets will play the starters their usual minutes against the Nuggets, who'd secure the No. 4 seed with a win Sunday.
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Rockets' Jeff Green: Starting Friday vs. LAL
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Green is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Lakers on Friday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
With the Rockets locked into the two seed in the West and sitting multiple players Friday, Green will make his third start of the season and first since Jan. 16. The veteran forward has been in and out of the rotation this season, and across 32 outings he's averaging 5.4 points and 1.7 rebounds over 12.1 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Jeff Green: Vintage performance in loss
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Green accumulated 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 134-117 loss to the Clippers.
Green turned back the clock, scoring a season-high 19 points. Typically seen cheering from the bench, Green was given an opportunity to prove he still has it, with the Rockets opting to rest most of their starters. While it is great to see Green on the court doing his thing, it is unlikely he will remain a consistent part of the rotation heading into the playoffs.
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Rockets' Jeff Green: Plays five minutes Thursday
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Green provided two points (1-1 FG), one block and one steal across five minutes during Thursday's 109-97 win over the Pelicans.
Green, who has made a total of eight appearances since the beginning of February, remains a non-factor in most fantasy formats as he continues to struggle to crack this rotation. In two March appearances, Green has logged a total of 21 minutes.
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Rockets' Jeff Green: Connects on four triples Saturday
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Green had 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 22 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 loss to the Jazz.
Green has been in and out of the Rockets' rotation this season, but he played a more prominent role Saturday due to the absences of Tari Eason (lower leg), Jae'Sean Tate (back) and Steven Adams (ankle). Green took advantage of the opportunity by connecting on a season-high four three-pointers and finished as Houston's leading bench scorer. The veteran forward's playing time will hinge on the availability of others, so the Rockets' injury report will be worth monitoring heading into Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
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Rockets' Jeff Green: Steps up with 14 points off bench
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Green produced 14 points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Sunday's 94-87 victory over the Raptors.
Green's 14 points established a new season-high output Sunday. Although it was his first game action since a Feb. 1 loss to Brooklyn, the veteran forward's performance is worth noting after Alperen Sengun left the contest due to a back injury. While Green could see an uptick in playing time if Sengun and Steven Adams (ankle) are out for Wednesday's matchup against Phoenix, his fantasy value is highly limited at this stage of his career.
Green is starting Thursday's game against the Kings, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Green will draw his second start of the month as the Rockets elect to roll with a bigger first unit in Fred VanVleet's (personal) absence. Green finished with seven points, five rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes in his last start Jan. 3 against Boston.
Rockets' Jeff Green: Starting Friday against Boston
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Green is in the Rockets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Celtics, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Green has appeared in just nine games off the bench this season and is averaging 6.1 minutes per contest. However, the veteran forward will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular-season Friday due to Jabari Smith being sidelined with a fractured left hand. It'll likely be Green's only start in the short term, as Ausar Thompson is expected to enter the starting lineup once he finishes out his two-game suspension.
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