The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves of the summer by acquiring 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant in a historic seven-team trade. Houston sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 draft,

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.

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors duked it out in the playoffs last season, with the Warriors ultimately coming out on top after seven

Alperen Sengun did not have much playoff experience going into last season, but his first taste of the postseason was memorable. After finishing the Western Conference in the second place, the Houston Rockets had to face the Golden State Warriors during the first playoff round.

Alperen Sengun accused the Warriors of bending the rules and then complaining when calls didn’t go their way in the playoffs of last season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as Houston Rockets: How do Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Fit?. The Houston Rockets are widely expected to be one of the NBA’s best teams next season, having added superstar forward Kevin Durant to an already good fold.

If Alperen Sengun adds a reliable 3-point shot to his game, it could be scary hours for the rest of the league.

Last season, every win was a success. This season, every loss will feel like a failure. Interviewer: That's something else. What do you think? Alperen Şengün: The pressure is gonna be on us. But I think the whole team is able to handle it.