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Houston Rockets Offseason LESSONS: Alperen Sengun's RETURN To Form, Amen Thompson's EXTENSION & More
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 1754
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Summary
Houston Rockets double down on two-timeline strategy as Alperen Sengun’s All-Star expectations soar. Can a revamped roster and new shooting coach Chip Engelland restore the team’s lost identity and push them beyond a first-round playoff exit? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by sports reporter for Chron.com Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) break down the Rockets’ offseason moves, including the impact of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams returning, the additions of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic, and the looming Amen Thompson contract extension. Key topics cover synergy in the new rotation, Houston’s evolving offensive profile, organizational patience with veterans like Kevin Durant, and why 2026-27 marks a true “finals-or-bust” year. Will this blend of youth and experience finally translate into postseason success, or are bigger changes on the horizon for the Rockets?