Joey Dorsey (foot) will start at center in Thursday's preseason game versus the Grizzlies, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Dorsey (foot) will start at center in Thursday's preseason game versus the Grizzlies, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Dorsey will start in place of Dwight Howard, who will be sidelined Thursday due to a sore knee. The 30-year-old Dorsey missed Tuesday's preseason opener with a foot issue, but is evidently cleared to play a significant role to begin his second stint with the Rockets. However, once the regular season tips off, Dorsey's fantasy value will likely be limited to his rebounding ability in deeper leagues.