The Houston Rockets have become accustomed to getting better each year. The team underwent a rebuild in the last half-decade — adding players like now-Phoenix S

Among players who will play in the 2025-26 season, both Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun both received top-40 spots in NBA 2K’s latest player rankings.

But just weeks later, the Rockets rocked the NBA by landing future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. They also added veteran 3-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith and veteran center Clint Capela, and many feel they have a real shot at winning it all.

Phoenix moved on from its star scorer after sending Kevin Durant to Houston for Jalen Green. The move wasn't viewed too highly in The Athletic's offseason power

By getting Kevin Durant, the Rockets acquired the superstar they needed to challenge the Thunder, who had a successful offseason as well.

In HoopsHype’s month-by-month breakdown of each NBA team’s 2025-26 schedule, only Houston’s October and February opponents grade out as above average.

Houston Rockets legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon ranked as the all-time greatest international player in NBA history.