The Rockets announced their starting lineup for the new season, with Durant and Shin Kyung-ho among those swearing to win the championship.

2025-08-05 04:14

The Rockets announced their starting lineup for the new season, with Durant and Shin Kyung-ho among those swearing to win the championship.

August 5th news, Houston Rockets team reporter Bradeaux posted a photo of the main lineup for the new season on the social platform today, and revealed the team's starting lineup configuration in the 2025-26 season.

The Rockets have been making a lot of moves this summer. The addition of Durant is undoubtedly the biggest highlight, bringing not only top-tier scoring but also a key player in key moments. His core centerpiece, Shin Kyung - shin, is the team's playmaker and offensive engine, possessing the ability to provide both post-ups and connect inside and outside. Furthermore, the combination of Jabari Smith Jr.'s shooting and defense, Amen Thompson's impact and versatility, and VanVleet's control and experience give the Rockets' starting lineup a well-rounded and well-organized offense and defense.

 

In an interview, Shin Kyung stated that with the addition of Durant and several new players, the Rockets have a single goal for the new season : to compete for the NBA championship. This statement demonstrates the team's ambition. Bradeaux also mentioned in his accompanying post that with only 64 days left until the start of the new season, the Rockets are in the final stages of preparation, with the roster and rotation already largely finalized.

 

According to leaked information, the Rockets' starting five is: Durant, Shin Kyung-jung, Jabari Smith Jr. , Armen Thompson , and VanVleet. The main rotation includes Dorian Finney - Smith, Clint Capela , Steven Adams , Tali Eason , and rookie Reid Sheppard . Finney - Smith, with his defense and three-point shooting, is expected to play as much as Jabari Jr.; Armen Thompson , as a rising star, will receive special development.

 

Offensively, this lineup boasts multiple scoring options and strong perimeter firepower, while also providing excellent floor spacing. Defensively, the multi-positional switching abilities of Durant, Finney - Smith, and Smith Jr. , combined with the rim protection of Capela and Adams, give the team the tools to contend with tough playoff opponents. It's foreseeable that the Rockets will no longer be content with playoff qualification in the 2025-26 season, but will instead focus on a championship.


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