Jeff Green Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday
Jeff Green (illness) will return to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Green missed just one game with an illness and there was speculation Larry Nance Jr. would steal the starting forward role. However, Green's return will push Nance to the second unit as a small-ball center behind Kevin Love. Green and Nance figure to see minutes in the 20s, while their values decrease when both are healthy.
Source: Dave McMenamin
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Source: Dave McMenamin
Jeff Green Remaining With Rockets
Jeff Green. The veteran forward has agreed to a one-year, $9.6 million deal for the 2024-2025 season. Green averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds through 78 games with the Rockets last season. He only played an average of 16.8 minutes per game, which will possibly decrease next season. The Rockets frontcourt is getting more crowded, so this looks like nothing more than a depth move for Houston.
Source: Michael Scotto
The Houston Rockets have agreed to a deal with forward Source: Michael Scotto
Jeff Green Questionable With Knee Pain
Jeff Green (knee) is in danger of missing his second consecutive game since he's listed as questionable with knee pain. The veteran forward has only been a streaming option this year as his minutes would go up once the Rockets started suffering more injuries. As long as the main rotation is healthy, Green hasn't received enough opportunities to make him a quality fantasy play. If he's unable to play, Jabari Smith Jr. and Cam Whitmore should both get a slight boost in minutes while Jae'Sean Tate could see some more opportunities off of the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Houston Rockets forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Jeff Green Sits Out Wednesday's Game
Jeff Green (knee) won't be in the lineup as the team completes a back-to-back set against the Clippers on Wednesday. The veteran has come through previous back-to-backs with no issues, but left knee pain will end his run of 19 consecutive appearances. Green logged only six minutes against San Antonio on Tuesday and carries next to no fantasy value, but he's been a great veteran leader for the young Rockets and an extra body to throw into action if needed. The 37-year-old will get his first chance to return to action on Friday versus Portland.
Source: Coty M. Davis
Houston Rockets forward/center Source: Coty M. Davis
Jeff Green Wants To Remain With Nuggets
Jeff Green recently mentioned that he'd like to finish his career with the organization. The veteran forward said he plans on playing two more seasons and would like to finish his career in Denver. Green is set to become a free agent this summer after spending each of the last two seasons with Denver. He has basically become a role player, but still contributes in limited playing time. He averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 56 games with Denver this season. The 36-year-old is still able to contribute at a decent level, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Nuggets bring him back again next season.
Source: Denver Gazette
Denver Nuggets forward Source: Denver Gazette
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