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Houston Rockets

After the Houston Rockets' season opener, Alperen Sengun could be in line for an MVP-level season.
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Houston's Fred VanVleet may be set to take a step back scoring-wise, but he'll still be depended on to lead the offense. Could he be one of the keys to the team's half-court scoring?
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The Thunder won the title and could be even better this season, while the Nuggets are right behind after an A+ offseason.
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Looking at three ways Jabari Smith Jr. can improve next season.
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The latest mock trade has the Houston Rockets making a trade for a prominent wing.
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Bleacher Report's latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft saw the Houston Rockets take Kentucky wing Otega Oweh in the second round. Oweh fits Houston's defensive identity and trend of recent draftees.
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The Rockets have played equal opportunity basketball since the arrival of Ime Udoka as the team's head coach. Now, they'll have a clearly established hierarchy on offense due to the offensive talents of certain players on the roster.
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While the Houston Rockets have high expectations, with the ceiling being a championship, they also have a low floor due to multiple factors.
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Sengun and Turkey have been dominant through most of EuroBasket's group play, giving the team legitimate hopes at not just a podium finish, but a title.
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Houston's second-year guard got big minutes on opening night, but didn't live up to expectations.

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It was a heartbreaking season opener for Houston.

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