Brooks (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, head coach Ime Udoka told Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was initially listed as questionable due to an illness, but the veteran forward will be ready to go Wednesday in this rivalry matchup against the Spurs. Brooks is averaging 11.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game this season.

Brooks is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has been a regular for the Rockets this season, starting in each of his seven appearances and logging a solid 33.4 minutes per contest. If Brooks ends up being ruled out, then Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason or even Reed Sheppard are all candidates to log some of his minutes.

Brooks closed Monday's 109-97 victory over New York with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in 31 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks' production has been inconsistent to begin the campaign, though his performance from beyond the arc was impressive Monday. The 28-year-old followed a three-game span in which he shot 23.5 percent from deep by going 3-for-5 against the Knicks. Brooks' defensive numbers have been down this season, on top of shooting only 37.5 percent from the field, though he is averaging 33.4 minutes per game and has four outings in double figures.

Brooks finished with 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 128-108 win over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was held out of the regular-season opener Wednesday due to pain in his right knee, but the 28-year-old was able to make his 2024-25 debut Friday and finished with the second-most points on the Rockets behind Jalen Green (22). Despite the knee pain, Brooks managed to log 31 minutes, though it remains to be seen whether he'll log that same amount of playing time on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Spurs on Saturday.

Brooks (knee) is available and will play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks is dealing with right anterior knee pain, and although he was always considered likely to suit up Friday based on the probable tag, now there's confirmation that he'll be available. It's uncertain whether the veteran forward will operate under a minutes restriction against his former team, and it's worth noting he logged 31 minutes in the season-opening loss to the Hornets on Wednesday, tallying two points and three rebounds.

Brooks (knee) is probable for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks is dealing with right anterior knee pain, though he is likely to suit up for a second straight matchup. It is unclear whether the 28-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, though if he does it could open up more playing time for Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore (knee).

Brooks finished with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and an assist across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 118-98 preseason win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was one of three starters who scored in double digits for the Rockets in this comfortable win. The veteran forward seems ready for the start of the regular season against the Hornets on Oct. 23. However, the team still has one preseason game left against the Spurs on Thursday. Whether he plays against San Antonio or not, Brooks is penciled in to open the 2024-25 campaign as the Rockets' starting small forward.

Brooks accounted for 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 122-113 preseason win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks didn't play in the previous preseason game due to rest purposes, but the veteran wing logged some much-needed minutes Wednesday, as he aims to ramp up before the regular-season opener against the Hornets on Oct. 23. It seems Brooks is ready to start the campaign, as he finished as Houston's second-highest scorer in this game while showing an accurate touch from beyond the arc. Brooks is penciled in to open the campaign as the starting small forward, flanked by Jalen Green at shooting guard and Jabari Smith at power forward.

Brooks (rest) will play and start in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks is flanked by Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun in Houston's frontcourt Wednesday. Amen Thompson and Jalen Green represent the rest of the Rockets' starting ensemble.

Brooks (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks will stay on the sidelines Monday, though it is likely nothing more than an extra day of rest for the eighth-year vet. With the 28-year-old out, the Rockets will presumably get an extended look at Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson. Brooks' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder.