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Houston Rockets

Western Conference · #5 seed · 12 players

#6Power rank
52–30Record
+5.2Net rating
115.2Pts scored
110Pts allowed
A-Grade
5%Title odds
Roster

12 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Alperen SengunAlperen SengunCenter · #28 · 20.4 / 8.9 / 6.21%MVPAmen ThompsonAmen ThompsonGuard · #1 · 18.3 / 7.8 / 5.31%MVPKevin DurantKevin DurantForward · #7 · 26 / 5.5 / 4.8→ProfileFVFred VanVleetPoint Guard · #5 · 14.1 / 3.7 / 5.6→ProfileTari EasonTari EasonForward · #17 · 10.5 / 6.3 / 1.5→ProfileJabari Smith Jr.Jabari Smith Jr.Forward · #10 · 15.8 / 6.9 / 1.9→ProfileMarcus SmartMarcus SmartGuard · #36 · 9.3 / 2.8 / 3→ProfileReed SheppardReed SheppardGuard · #15 · 13.5 / 2.9 / 3.4→ProfileBBBogdan BogdanovicShooting Guard · #31 · 7.4 / 2.6 / 2.2→ProfileBruce ThorntonBruce ThorntonGuard · #13→ProfileCCClint CapelaCenter · #30 · 3.8 / 4.6 / 0.7→ProfileSteven AdamsSteven AdamsCenter · #12 · 5.8 / 8.6 / 1.5→Profile
Houston Rockets full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Alperen SengunCenter#2820.48.96.21%
Amen ThompsonGuard#118.37.85.31%
Kevin DurantForward#7265.54.8—
Fred VanVleetPoint Guard#514.13.75.6—
Tari EasonForward#1710.56.31.5—
Jabari Smith Jr.Forward#1015.86.91.9—
Marcus SmartGuard#369.32.83—
Reed SheppardGuard#1513.52.93.4—
Bogdan BogdanovicShooting Guard#317.42.62.2—
Bruce ThorntonGuard#13————
Clint CapelaCenter#303.84.60.7—
Steven AdamsCenter#125.88.61.5—
Team Leaders

Who leads Houston Rockets by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Kevin DurantKevin Durant Forward26PPG2Alperen SengunAlperen Sengun Center20.4PPG3Amen ThompsonAmen Thompson Guard18.3PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Alperen SengunAlperen Sengun Center8.9RPG2Steven AdamsSteven Adams Center8.6RPG3Amen ThompsonAmen Thompson Guard7.8RPG

Playmaking · APG

1Alperen SengunAlperen Sengun Center6.2APG2FVFred VanVleet Point Guard5.6APG3Amen ThompsonAmen Thompson Guard5.3APG
Upcoming live

Next games, live from the league schedule.

Full schedule →
@MavericksFri, Oct 9vsMavericksSun, Oct 11vsThunderThu, Oct 15vsMavericksWed, Oct 21@SpursFri, Oct 23@HawksSat, Oct 24
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

55–27
Playoff team
Net+5.5
Off rtg117.5
Def rtg112.1
Pace97
98%
Playoff odds
#3 seed projected

This roster projects about level with last season (+0.1 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Alperen SengunAlperen Sengun22.3 pts · 9.3 reb · 7.0 ast▬ steadyKevin DurantKevin Durant24.3 pts · 5.0 reb · 4.6 ast↘ decliningAmen ThompsonAmen Thompson20.1 pts · 7.4 reb · 5.9 ast↗ rising
89% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-08-14
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
75
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a strong, cohesive roster (75/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring80
Playmaking71
Spacing & shooting63
Perimeter defense67
Rim protection & size51
Scoring balance97
Leadership85
Chemistry (temperament mix)95
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)LeadershipShot creation & scoring
GapsRim protection & size

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Kevin DurantKevin DurantAll-Time Scorer · Isolation MaestroAlphaJabari Smith Jr.Jabari Smith Jr.Stretch-Four · Floor-SpacerSteadyBBBogdan BogdanovicCombo-guard shooter and secondary creatorCool and confidentMarcus SmartMarcus SmartDefensive Guard · Former DPOYConnectorAmen ThompsonAmen ThompsonTwo-Way Point-Forward · DefenderConnectorTari EasonTari EasonEnergy Defender · Bench WingSparkAlperen SengunAlperen SengunPlaymaking Hub Center · All-StarAlphaSteven AdamsSteven AdamsPhysical Backup CenterVetReed SheppardReed SheppardShooting Combo GuardSparkFVFred VanVleetTwo-Way Lead Guard - Floor GeneralSteadyCCClint CapelaExplosive lob-catching rim protectorQuiet and businesslikeBruce ThorntonBruce ThorntonDepth guard prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Clutch City
Woozy Houston trap-orchestral · 140 BPM · Cool, launching
H-town haze igniting into a rocket-launch climb.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 39% · Paint 13%
Rim — 39% of scoring, 32% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 10% of scoring, 10% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 13% of scoring, 16% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim39%
  • Paint13%
  • Top of key 310%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 44% · Paint 15%
Rim — 44% of scoring, 37% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 7% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 19% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim44%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 37%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
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