Finney-Smith notched zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 15 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 win over Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith, who has just four appearances to his name this season, is still finding his footing for the Rockets. In that sample size, Finney-Smith is shooting 30.0 percent from the field with averages of 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per contest.

Finney-Smith (ankle) was held scoreless (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and committed a foul in 13 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Making his Rockets debut after missing Houston's first 27 games while completing his recovery from offseason surgery on his left ankle, Finney-Smith was under a strict minutes limit in what was his first game action since April 30. Though he was a plus-2 during his time on the court, Finney-Smith barely made an impact while taking on a minuscule 3.2 percent usage rate. After signing a four-year, $52 million deal with the Rockets in July, Finney-Smith will likely be in line for a greater role once he gets fully ramped up following surgery, but he's expected to continue handling light usage while he shares the floor with the likes of Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant. Most of the limited fantasy appeal that Finney-Smith will offer will be as a streaming option for three-pointers.

Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith underwent surgery during the offseason to repair an injury to his left ankle. He has progressed enough in his recovery to play Christmas Day and will operate under a minutes restriction in his 2025-26 regular-season debut. As Finney-Smith gets up to full speed, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate.

Finney-Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith has yet to appear in a game this season as he continues to recover from offseason ankle surgery. The veteran forward was eyeing a January return, but it looks like he's slightly ahead of schedule. If cleared to face the Lakers on Christmas Day, Finney-Smith would likely be under a significant minutes restriction. Still, his return could mean fewer opportunities for Jae'Sean Tate or Josh Okogie.

The Rockets are eyeing January for Finney-Smith (ankle) to make his season debut, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The target month would appear to rule out the veteran forward for the rest of December. However, Finney-Smith is beginning to ramp up his basketball activity with live action in practice. Until Finney-Smith is fully recovered from ankle surgery, Josh Okogie should play meaningful minutes.

Finney-Smith (ankle) will not play Monday against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith continues to rehab from offseason ankle surgery and remains without an official timetable to return. He can be considered week-to-week moving forward.

Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith is still recovering from the left ankle surgery he underwent in June. The veteran forward doesn't have a concrete timetable to make his 2025-26 season debut.

Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith is still recovering from left ankle surgery he underwent in June and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until the Rockets provide a timeline for his return to game action.

Finney-Smith (ankle surgery) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith underwent ankle surgery back in June, and the only update we've had since then came in October, when head coach Ime Udoka acknowledged that he was behind schedule. There haven't been any positive reports of him making progress, so we can assume he's still not close.

Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Finney-Smith has yet to make his Rockets debut while recovering from offseason left ankle surgery. The next chance for the veteran forward to suit up will come against the Bucks on Sunday.