Justin Patton

Patton appeared in 13 games for the Rockets, averaging 5.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 11.1 blocks, and 0.9 steals in 19.0 minutes per game. He played a minimal role in the rotation.

Patton was a DNP-CD in his previous three outings, and the only reason he got into tonight's game was because it was a massive blowout. As long as Christian Wood is healthy, Patton won't get the minutes he needs to make an impact in any league.

He's shown signs of greatness with Christian Wood out with his ankle injury but didn't come through tonight. And with Wood expected back for Wednesday's game, Patton's run may have come to an end. If you can drop Patton to pick up Moses Brown, run, don't walk. 

He was coming off a dud on Thursday, but has been sneaky good lately with 8th-round value in category leagues over his last five games with 6.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 dimes, 1.6 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 triples in 23.8 minutes. The Rockets will be moving on from P.J. Tucker, so Patton’s fantasy value is going to hinge on whether or not coach Stephen Silas is willing to use Patton alongside Christian Wood (ankle) when he comes back. Wood has played 43% of his minutes as a four in his career, so it’s certainly on the table.