The Rockets waived Thomas on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets needed to open a roster spot to complete their trade for Sekou Doumbouya. However, Houston waived Doumbouya immediately after the trade was completed, so a return to the Rockets isn't out of the question for Thomas. The 25-year-old appeared in five games for Houston last year and averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.6 minutes.

Thomas (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas suffered the injury Friday against the Clippers and won't be available for the season finale. The 25-year-old appeared in five games for Houston and averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.6 minutes.

Thomas won't return to Friday's game against the Clippers due to a right lower leg injury, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

The forward suffered the injury sometime during the second half of Friday's matchup. Thomas posted 17 points across 8-of-11 shooting while dishing out five assists and grabbing three rebounds prior to his early exit. Thomas should be considered questionable for the Rockets' season finale Sunday against Atlanta.

Thomas agreed to a multiyear contract with the Rockets on Thursday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas will be in Houston for the foreseeable future after making a positive impression with the team in just four games. In those four contests, he's averaged 16.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.0 triples per game.

Thomas will start Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old will make his first start of the season with the Rockets still extremely short-handed. Thomas has averaged 20.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals in 28.7 minutes through three appearances since signing a 10-day contract last week.

Thomas produced 18 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 29 minutes in Monday's 140-129 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The Creighton product is making the most of his opportunity with Houston, and he's a perfect example of how teams out of contention can discover talent from the G-League ranks. The addition of Thomas has bolstered a fragile rotation that suffers without John Wall and Christian Wood.

Thomas recorded 27 points (10-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five steals, three assists and two blocks across 34 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas signed a 10-day contract with the Rockets on Friday and has made a huge impact early on, scoring 15-plus points in his two outings and performing above the expectations so far. This might be enough for Houston to keep him on another 10-day contract, though his best fantasy-related scenario would make him a decent streaming alternative depending on the matchup.

Thomas (recently signed) could make his Rockets debut Friday against the Bucks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas is one of eight players available for the Rockets. As a result, there's a good chance he plays Friday.

Thomas signed a 10-day contract with the Rockets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas appeared in seven games with the Austin Spurs in the G League this year and averaged 13.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per contest. Thomas could see real minutes since the Rockets are dealing with injuries, but he's unlikely to be fantasy relevant.

Thomas is planning to sign with the Rockets, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas played eight games with the Pistons last season, and he averaged 2.1 points in 7.6 minutes. This season, he appeared in seven games with the Austin Spurs in the G League bubble, where he averaged 13.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes. As the Rockets continue to deal with a myriad of injuries, Thomas may see real minutes, though it's unlikely he'll be fantasy relevant.