Houston Rockets starting lineup and roster, 2026–27

Stats last updated November 2, 2026, from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.

The Houston Rockets starting five is Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, coached by Ime Udoka. This is the lineup the team has used most recently or most often, not an official announcement; starters change with injuries, rest days and trades.

Expected starting five

1. PG Amen Thompson
2. SG Fred VanVleet
3. SF Kevin Durant
4. PF Jabari Smith Jr.
5. C Alperen Sengun

Second unit

1. G Marcus Smart
2. G Reed Sheppard
3. F Tari Eason
4. C Steven Adams
5. G Bogdan Bogdanovic

Third unit

1. F Jae'Sean Tate
2. C Clint Capela
3. G Bruce Thornton
4. C Oscar Tshiebwe
5. F Isaiah Crawford

The Houston Rockets averaged 120.7 points, 45.3 rebounds and 28.0 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 39.0% from three on 33.0 attempts. Among 30 teams that ranks 3rd in PPG, 3rd in 3P% and 3rd in eFG%.

League rankings

Each stat per game, with the rank among 30 NBA teams. Houston Rockets ranks highest in PPG (3rd) and lowest in 3PM (20th). The next strongest categories are 3P% (3rd) and eFG% (3rd), and the next weakest are RPG (11th) and BPG (8th).

Houston Rockets preseason 2026–27: starting five and stats

The Houston Rockets played 3 preseason games, averaging 122.0 points, 47.3 rebounds and 29.7 assists. Their preseason starting five, by games started, was Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant.

Full roster

• Amen Thompson
• Fred VanVleet
• Kevin Durant
• Jabari Smith Jr.
• Alperen Sengun
• Marcus Smart
• Reed Sheppard
• Tari Eason
• Steven Adams
• Bogdan Bogdanovic
• Jae'Sean Tate
• Clint Capela
• Bruce Thornton
• Oscar Tshiebwe
• Isaiah Crawford
• Julian Phillips
• Quadir Copeland

2026–27 team stats