Houston Rockets Regular Season Rosters
2025-2026 Houston Rockets Regular Season Roster
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2025-2026 Houston Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
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| Starters | F. VanVleet | N. Williams, Jr. | T. Eason | K. Durant | A. Sengun |
| Rotation | R. Sheppard | J. Tate | A. Thompson | C. Capela | |
| Rotation | J. Smith, Jr. | S. Adams | |||
| Lim PT | K. Harris |
Houston Draft Rights Retained
| Name | Pos | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave King | G | 2023 Rnd 2 Pick 17 | New Zealand |
| Sergei Lishouk | FC | 2004 Rnd 2 Pick 20 | Ukraine |
| Venson Hamilton | F | 1999 Rnd 2 Pick 21 | United States / Spain |
Houston Free Agent Rights Retained
| Name | Pos | FA Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| N'Faly Dante | PF | (R) Non-Bird | Mali |
| Jeff Green | F | (U) Early Bird | United States |
| Aaron Holiday | PG | (U) Early Bird | United States |
| Jack McVeigh | F | (U) Non-Bird | Australia |
| Reggie Bullock | SG | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Boban Marjanovic | C | (U) Bird | Serbia |
Houston Rockets Future Free Agent Details
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2031 |
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| Kevin Durant (UFA) Fred VanVleet (PO) Jae'sean Tate (UFA) Kevon Harris (RFA) Tari Eason (RFA) Amen Thompson (UFA) Reed Sheppard (TO) | Nate Williams, Jr. (TO) Amen Thompson (RFA) | Steven Adams (UFA) Clint Capela (UFA) Reed Sheppard (RFA) | Alperen Sengun (PO) | Jabari Smith, Jr. (UFA) |
Houston Rockets Future 1st Round Picks
| Year | First Round Picks |
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| 2026 | 1-4 Own; two most / more favorable of HOU 5-30, LAC and OKC to OKC then other to WAS (via OKC to PHL) |
| 2027 | Own or swap for BRK; PHX (via BRK) |
| 2028 | Own |
| 2029 | Two most favorable of HOU, DAL and PHX then other to BRK (via DAL and PHX to BRK; via DAL or PHX to HOU; via HOU swap for DAL or PHX) |
| 2030 | Own |
| 2031 | Own |
| 2032 | Own |
Houston Rockets Future 2nd Round Picks
| Year | Second Round Picks |
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| 2026 | To OKC if HOU 1-4 in 2026; CHI (via WAS) |
| 2027 | Most favorable of HOU, OKC, IND and MIA to OKC; second and third most favorable to NYK; more favorable of (i) SAN and (ii) least favorable of HOU, OKC, IND and MIA to SAN then other to MIA (via HOU to DET to OKC to NYK; via MIA to OKC to UTH to SAN to MIA); MEM (via LAC); Less favorable of POR and NOP if either or both 56-60 (via POR to BOS) |
| 2028 | Own (via ATL) |
| 2029 | To WAS (via OKC); SAC (via WAS) |
| 2030 | To OKC |
| 2031 | 31-55 Own or ATL (via ATL swap for HOU); 56-60 to BOS |
| 2032 | More favorable of HOU and PHX to MIN then other to PHX (via PHX) |
Houston Rockets Future Incoming Traded Pick Details
| Incoming Picks |
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2026 second round draft pick from Chicago Chicago's 2026 2nd round pick to Houston (via Washington) [Chicago-Washington, 6/28/2023; Houston-New Orleans-Washington, 7/6/2025] |
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2027 first round draft pick from Brooklyn (swap, Houston outgoing) Houston has the right to swap its 2027 1st round pick for Brooklyn's 2027 1st round pick [Brooklyn-Cleveland-Houston-Indiana, 1/16/2021] |
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2027 first round draft pick from Phoenix Phoenix's 2027 1st round pick to Houston (via Brooklyn) [Brooklyn-Indiana-Milwaukee-Phoenix, 2/9/2023; Brooklyn-Houston, 6/26/2024] |
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2027 second round draft pick from Memphis Memphis' 2027 2nd round pick to Houston (via L.A. Clippers) [Houston-L.A. Clippers-Memphis, 2/9/2023; Atlanta-Houston-L.A. Clippers-Memphis-Oklahoma City, 7/8/2023] |
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2027 second round draft pick from Portland or New Orleans Houston will receive the less favorable of Portland's 2027 2nd round pick and New Orleans' 2027 2nd round pick if this pick falls outside its protected range of 31-55 (if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyed, then Portland's obligation to Houston will be extinguished) (via Portland to Boston) [New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Charlotte-Philadelphia-Portland-New York, 2/9/2023; Boston-Portland, 2/8/2024; Boston-Houston, 2/6/2025] |
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2029 first round draft pick from Dallas and / or Phoenix (two most favorable of these and Houston, Houston outgoing to Brooklyn) Houston will receive the two most favorable of its 2029 1st round pick, Dallas' 2029 1st round pick and Phoenix's 2029 1st round pick and Brooklyn will receive the least favorable of the three (via Dallas and Phoenix to Brooklyn; via Dallas or Phoenix to Houston; via Houston's right to swap for Dallas or Phoenix) [Brooklyn-Dallas, 2/6/2023; Brooklyn-Indiana-Milwaukee-Phoenix, 2/9/2023; Brooklyn-Houston, 6/26/2024] |
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2029 second round draft pick from Sacramento Sacramento's 2029 2nd round pick to Houston (via Washington) [Sacramento-Washington, 2/5/2025; Houston-New Orleans-Washington, 7/6/2025] |
Houston Rockets Future Outgoing Traded Pick Details
| Outgoing Picks |
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2026 first round draft pick to Oklahoma City or Washington Oklahoma City will receive the two most / more favorable of its 2026 1st round pick, Houston's 2026 1st round pick protected for selections 1-4 and the L.A. Clippers' 2026 1st round pick and Washington will receive the least / less favorable of these; if the Houston pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyed, then Houston will instead convey its 2026 2nd round pick to Oklahoma City [L.A. Clippers-Oklahoma City, 7/10/2019; Houston-Oklahoma City, 7/16/2019; L.A. Clippers-Oklahoma City-Philadelphia, 11/1/2023; Philadelphia-Washington, 2/6/2025] |
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2027 second round draft pick to Oklahoma City, New York, San Antonio or Miami Oklahoma City will receive the most favorable of its 2027 2nd round pick, Houston's 2027 2nd round pick, Indiana's 2027 2nd round pick and Miami's 2027 2nd round pick and New York will receive the second most favorable and the third most favorable of the four; San Antonio will receive the more favorable of (i) its 2027 2nd round pick and (ii) the least favorable of the Oklahoma City pick, the Houston pick, the Indiana pick and the Miami pick and Miami will receive the less favorable of (i) and (ii) (via Houston to Detroit to Oklahoma City to New York; via Miami to Oklahoma City to Utah to San Antonio to Miami) [Detroit-Houston, 11/24/2020; Detroit-Oklahoma City, 3/13/2021; Indiana-Oklahoma City, 11/25/2020; Miami-Oklahoma City, 3/17/2021; Oklahoma City-Utah, 7/30/2021; Portland-San Antonio-Utah, 2/9/2022; Cleveland-Miami-San Antonio, 7/6/2023; New York-Oklahoma City, 6/27/2024] |
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2029 second round draft pick to Washington Houston's 2029 2nd round pick to Washington (via Oklahoma City) [Atlanta-Houston-L.A. Clippers-Memphis-Oklahoma City, 7/8/2023; Oklahoma City-Washington, 6/28/2025] |
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2030 second round draft pick to Oklahoma City Houston's 2030 2nd round pick to Oklahoma City [Atlanta-Houston-L.A. Clippers-Memphis-Oklahoma City, 7/8/2023] |
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2031 second round draft pick to Atlanta (Atlanta incoming) [this overlaps with another outgoing pick from Houston] Atlanta has the right to swap its 2031 2nd round pick for Houston's 2031 2nd round pick protected for selections 56-60 (if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyable, then Houston's obligation to Atlanta will be extinguished) [Atlanta-Brooklyn-Golden State-Houston-L.A. Lakers-Minnesota-Phoenix, 7/6/2025] |
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2031 second round draft pick to Boston [this overlaps with another outgoing pick from Houston] Houston's 2031 2nd round pick to Boston protected for selections 31-55 (if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyed, then Houston's obligation to Boston will be extinguished) [Boston-Houston, 2/6/2025] |
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2032 second round draft pick to Minnesota or Phoenix Minnesota will receive the more favorable of Phoenix's 2032 2nd round pick and Houston's 2032 2nd round pick and Phoenix will receive the less favorable of the two (via Phoenix) [Atlanta-Brooklyn-Golden State-Houston-L.A. Lakers-Minnesota-Phoenix, 7/6/2025] |
2025-2026 Houston Rockets Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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| Tari Eason was selected as the #17 pick in the First Round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Tari Eason signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on July 1, 2022. |
| Reed Sheppard was selected as the #3 pick in the First Round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Reed Sheppard signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on July 2, 2024. |
| Jabari Smith, Jr. was selected as the #3 pick in the First Round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Jabari Smith, Jr. signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on July 1, 2022. Jabari Smith, Jr. signed a multi-year extension with the Houston Rockets on July 6, 2025. |
| Amen Thompson was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Amen Thompson signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on July 3, 2023. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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| Draft Rights to Alperen Sengun, the #16 pick in the First Round of the 2021 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Houston Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 30, 2021. Alperen Sengun signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on August 6, 2021. Alperen Sengun signed a multi-year extension with the Houston Rockets on October 21, 2024. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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| Steven Adams was acquired in a trade by the Houston Rockets from the Memphis Grizzlies on February 1, 2024. Steven Adams signed a multi-year extension with the Houston Rockets on June 14, 2025. |
| Clint Capela was acquired in a sign and trade by the Houston Rockets from the Atlanta Hawks on July 6, 2025. |
| Kevin Durant was acquired in a trade by the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns on July 6, 2025. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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| Jae'sean Tate signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on November 25, 2020. Jae'sean Tate re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on July 6, 2022. Jae'sean Tate re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on July 5, 2025. |
| Fred VanVleet signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on July 7, 2023. Fred VanVleet re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on July 6, 2025. |
| Nate Williams, Jr. signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on March 2, 2025. |
2025-2026 Houston Rockets Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilman Fertitta | Owner | 2017-2018 | Advisory Director (Houston Rockets, 2014 to 2017) |
| Larry Kaiser | Chief Financial Officer | 2022-2023 | Vice President of Finance (Houston Rockets, 2017 to 2022) |
| Ryan Tanke | Chief Operating Officer | 2025-2026 | Chief Operating Officer (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2018 to 2025) |
| Clay Allen | General Counsel | 2022-2023 | Associate General Counsel (Houston Rockets, 2013 to 2022) |
| Gretchen Sheirr | President of Business Operations | 2020-2021 | Chief Operating Officer (Houston Rockets, 2019 to 2021) |
| Scott Andrews | VP | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Ime Udoka | Head Coach | 2023-2024 | Head Coach (Boston Celtics, 2021 to 2023) |
| Ben Sullivan | Assistant Coach | 2023-2024 | Head Coach (2022 to 2023) |
| Cam Hodges | Assistant Coach | 2023-2024 | Coaching Associate (Los Angeles Clippers, 2020 to 2023) |
| Garrett Jackson | Assistant Coach | 2023-2024 | Player Enhancement Coach (Boston Celtics, 2021 to 2023) |
| Mike Moser | Assistant Coach | 2023-2024 | Player Enhancement Coach (Boston Celtics, 2022 to 2023) |
| Royal Ivey | Assistant Coach | 2023-2024 | Head Coach (2021 to 2022) |
| Eli Witus | Executive VP of Basketball Operations, Assistant General Manager | 2018-2019 | Vice President of Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2013 to 2019) |
| Keith Jones | Senior VP of Basketball Operations | 2007-2008 | Head Athletic Trainer (Houston Rockets, 1996 to 2014) |
| Rafael Stone | General Manager | 2020-2021 | Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2018 to 2020) |
| Chris Wallace | Director of Scouting | 2021-2022 | Senior Advisor (Memphis Grizzlies, 2019 to 2021) |
| Anthony Nila | Director of International Scouting | 1992-1993 | N/A |
| Jason Roman | Director of Basketball Analytics | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2019 to 2023) |
| Alex Santos | VP of International Scouting | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations Staff (Houston Rockets, 2022 to 2023) |
| Willie Cruz | Director of Athletic Performance | 2022-2023 | Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2019 to 2022) |
| Ed Kupfer | Basketball Operations | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| John Lucas | Basketball Operations | 2023-2024 | Assistant Coach (Houston Rockets, 2020 to 2023) |
| Jay Modi | Video Coordinator | 2023-2024 | Assistant Coach (Sarah Lawrence, 2018 to 2019) |
| Javier Pesquera | Scout | 2021-2022 | N/A |
| Ross Homan | Scout | 2021-2022 | N/A |
| Ben Rubin | Scout | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations Staff (Houston Rockets, 2022 to 2023) |
| Cole Zwicker | Scout | 2023-2024 | Basketball Strategy Analyst (Houston Rockets, 2022 to 2023) |
| Ed Pinckney | Scout | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2019 to 2023) |
| Francis Adu | Scout | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Matt Bullard | Scout | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations Staff (Houston Rockets, 2022 to 2023) |
| Marko Radovanovic | International Scout | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| Travis Stockbridge | Scouting Coordinator | 2023-2024 | General Manager (Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 2019 to ) |
| Rick Liem | Chief Financial Officer, Executive VP | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| Steve Scheinthal | General Counsel, Executive VP | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| Jim Paulis | Director of Player Personnel | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2020 to 2023) |
| Orhun Gungoren | Player Development | 2022-2023 | N/A |
| Aaron Bright | Player Development Coach | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Josh Bostic | Player Development Coach | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Matt McQuaid | Player Development Coach | 2023-2024 | Assistant Director of Basketball Operations (Michigan State, 2021 to 2023) |
| Walker Miller | Player Development Coach | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Jason Biles | Head Athletic Trainer | 2017-2018 | Director of Performance Rehabilitation (Houston Rockets, 2010 to 2019) |
| Joe Rogowski | Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2013-2014 | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Orlando Magic, 2006 to 2013) |
| Javair Gillett | Trainer | 2015-2016 | N/A |
| Motoki Fujii | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2013-2014 | N/A |
| Samuel Berenberg | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Dr. Jason James | Team Doctor | 2020-2021 | N/A |
| Dr. Rehal Bhojani | Team Doctor | 2020-2021 | N/A |
| Dr. Walter Lowe | Team Physician | 2013-2014 | N/A |
| Bonnie Gregory | Team Physician | 2022-2023 | N/A |
| Felecia Powell-Williams | Team Physician | 2022-2023 | N/A |
| Scott Kneller | Physical Therapist | 2020-2021 | N/A |
| Craig Ackerman | TV Broadcaster | 2017-2018 | Radio Broadcaster (Houston Rockets, 2008 to 2017) |
| Matt Thomas | Radio Broadcaster | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| John Paul Stevenson | Public Address Announcer | 2006-2007 | Public Address Announcer (Memphis Grizzlies, 2001 to 2006) |