Sam Dekker F FA Mon 4/3/17 9:56 AM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker suffered a broken left hand in a collision with Devin Booker in Sunday's 123-116 win over the Suns and will see a specialist in Houston on Monday, ESPN.com and the Associated Press report.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker was starting once again for Ryan Anderson (ankle) and suffered the injury in the fourth quarter. He was held scoreless over 19 minutes before exiting and provided two rebounds as his only stats on the night. Dekker was wearing a cast following the game and expressed hope he could return in 3-4 weeks, thereby allowing him to be available at some point in the postseason. Montrezl Harrell or Nene Hilario could draw the start at power forward if Anderson is unable to return for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Sam Dekker F FA Sun 4/2/17 2:07 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker will start Sunday's game, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker will get the start as a result of Trevor Ariza's inactive status. When earning big minutes this season the 22-year-old has shown the ability to put up high volume statistics. Despite averaging just 6.6 points per game, Dekker has eclipsed double figures in scoring 15 times this season. With a chance to extended minutes Sunday, Dekker could be in line for an above average performance.
Sam Dekker F FA Sat 4/1/17 1:45 AM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds and an assist over 19 minutesi n Friday's 107-98 loss against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker is averaging 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds over his past four games, as his playing time has increased back to 19.5 minutes per outing. After dealing with a back injury in the middle of the month it appears he is back to 100 percent health.
Sam Dekker F FA Sat 3/18/17 8:02 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker (back) will be available for Saturday's tilt against the Nuggets, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
After playing just five minutes during Friday's tilt against the Pelicans due to back tightness, Dekker will suit up for Saturday's game. He's averaging 4.2 points and 3.2 rebounds across 15.1 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
Sam Dekker F FA Fri 3/17/17 9:00 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker exited Friday's game against the Pelicans with tightness in his back and will not return, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker played only five minutes in the first half before departing, and he'll be held out for the rest of the contest, likely as a precaution. Look for an update on the second-year forward prior to Saturday's game against Denver.
Sam Dekker F FA Mon 3/13/17 3:11 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across five minutes during Sunday's 117-112 victory over the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker's minutes have started slipping since the acquisition of Lou Williams at the trade deadline -- averaging 15.1 minutes per game over the past nine contests compared to the 19.7 minutes per game he was receiving prior to the All-Star break. That being said, Sunday's five-minute showing was probably an extreme case, as the Rockets tightened their rotation against one of the best teams in the league, playing only eight guys other than Dekker in his short five-minute appearance. His situation is likely only worth monitoring in the deepest of leagues, though if he falls out of the rotation entirely, it'll likely mean extra run for guys like Trevor Ariza, Ryan Anderson, and possibly Eric Gordon and Lou Williams.
Sam Dekker F FA Thu 2/16/17 1:31 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker registered six points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and a steal across 21 minutes during a 109-117 loss to the Heat on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker is in a bit of a slump from beyond the arc, combining to shoot 0-for-7 from the three-point line over the last three games. However, with the All-Star break now upon us, he'll have a week to iron out the issues before a Feb. 23 matchup with the Pelicans. Dekker remains in a bench role for the Rockets, seeing time at both forward spots as one of the first reserves off the bench in the frontcourt. He's only logged over 21 minutes once in six February games, so despite being a key reserve, Dekker often doesn't receive enough playing time to warrant in pick-up in anything but deeper leagues.
Sam Dekker F FA Mon 1/23/17 3:00 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker is slated to come off the bench Monday against the Bucks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker made some waves in the fantasy realm after tallying 17 points off the bench in Friday's loss to the Warriors and then following up with a career-high 30 points in a win Saturday over the Grizzlies, but his value will take a hit now that Ryan Anderson (illness) is on track to return to the starting five. The second-year forward figures to see a downgrade in playing time upon returning to the bench, though his stellar performance of late may have earned him some more minutes than he'd normally receive when the Rockets are at full strength.
Sam Dekker F FA Sat 1/21/17 11:04 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker produced 30 points (12-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt), four rebounds and two steals across 35 minutes during a 119-95 win over the Grizzlies on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Dekker got his first career start with Ryan Anderson (illness) sidelined and exploded for a career-high 30 points. The six three-pointers made doubled his previous season high of three and he even outscored James Harden. Anderson shouldn't be out for long, and may return in the next game, but this performance will likely earn Dekker more minutes going forward.
Sam Dekker F FA Sat 1/21/17 6:37 PM
Sam Dekker
F FA
Dekker will get his first career start Saturday against the Grizzlies, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Ryan Anderson (illness) out, Dekker will draw the start. Corey Brewer had been starting in Anderson's place, but Dekker has shown more promise when he touches the floor, averaging 10.0 points and 6.3 rebounds across 26.0 minutes over his past three games