Steven Adams

With Alperen Sengun sidelined due to an illness, Adams will start in his place. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said that Adams will sit on Saturday against the Mavericks, so if Sengun remains out, Clint Capela could be in line for his first start of the season.

Sengun was downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Friday's matchup with the Suns. The Rockets will instead start veteran center Steven Adams in place of Sengun as they look to secure a second win over Phoenix this season. Clint Capela should move to second on the depth chart at the center position for Friday's game, which should allow more minutes than usual to find production.

Sengun popped up as questionable with an illness on Friday afternoon ahead of the matchup against the Suns. The 23-year-old center's status is up in air with mere hours to get over his illness. If Sengun is out, Steven Adams and Clint Capela will handle the center duties for the Rockets.

Okogie is back in the starting lineup for the first time in three games. He replaces Reed Sheppard, who can still provide solid fantasy value in a reserve role. Also, the Rockets will have Steven Adams to provide rebounds off the bench.

Adams missed Monday's loss against the Jazz due to rest. The 32-year-old center will be back on the floor for Wednesday's matchup with the Kings. Adams isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues unless something happens to Alperen Sengun.