Green accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in eight minutes during Friday's 117-98 win over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Green made a rare appearance, moving into the rotation for just the ninth time this season, all of which have come during garbage time. Now firmly in the twilight of his career, Green serves as a positive locker room presence and nothing more. Don't expect to see him on the floor any time a game is even moderately close.

Green will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Green got the starting nod in Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks but will retreat to the second unit in Tuesday's regular-season opener. The veteran forward will provide frontcourt depth for the team this season, but he isn't guaranteed meaningful minutes.

Green amassed 16 points (5-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Green turned back the clock, delivering what could easily be his best line of the season. With multiple players given the night off, Green was tasked with doing a lot more than what will be expected during the season proper. In fact, there is a decent chance he won't be an every-night part of the rotation, instead providing the team with a veteran leader in the locker room.

Green agreed to a one-year, $3.63 million contract with the Rockets on Monday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Green will remain in Houston for a third straight season after signing a veteran minimum deal. The 38-year-old big man averaged 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12.4 minutes per game in 32 regular-season appearances (three starts) in 2024-25.

The Rockets intend to bring back Green on a new contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Green played in 32 games during the 2024-25 season. The 38-year-old forward averaged career-low numbers in points (5.4), rebounds (1.8) and minutes per game (12.4). However, Houston appears to value his veteran presence on the bench and in the locker room. The Rockets are expected to be a title contender in the Western Conference next season after making a blockbuster trade with the Suns to acquire Kevin Durant while sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to Phoenix.

Green finished with no counting stats across two minutes during Friday's 115-107 victory over Golden State in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Green has logged a total of six minutes throughout the three games he's played in during this first-round series. The veteran forward is clearly not someone head coach Ime Udoka is leaning on to help the team advance to the next round.

Green won't start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Houston resting its regular starters, Green drew a spot start Friday and posted six points, five assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes. However, even with the No. 2 seed locked up, the Rockets will play the starters their usual minutes against the Nuggets, who'd secure the No. 4 seed with a win Sunday.

Green is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Lakers on Friday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Rockets locked into the two seed in the West and sitting multiple players Friday, Green will make his third start of the season and first since Jan. 16. The veteran forward has been in and out of the rotation this season, and across 32 outings he's averaging 5.4 points and 1.7 rebounds over 12.1 minutes per game.

Green accumulated 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 134-117 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Green turned back the clock, scoring a season-high 19 points. Typically seen cheering from the bench, Green was given an opportunity to prove he still has it, with the Rockets opting to rest most of their starters. While it is great to see Green on the court doing his thing, it is unlikely he will remain a consistent part of the rotation heading into the playoffs.

Green provided two points (1-1 FG), one block and one steal across five minutes during Thursday's 109-97 win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Green, who has made a total of eight appearances since the beginning of February, remains a non-factor in most fantasy formats as he continues to struggle to crack this rotation. In two March appearances, Green has logged a total of 21 minutes.