The Houston Rockets surprised fans with their impressive performance in the 2025-26 NBA preseason. Star player Kevin Durant, who joined the team in a blockbuster trade this offseason, made his debut in a 140-127 victory against the Utah Jazz.

The Rockets won all four of their preseason games and are looking forward to their next match against the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night. This game is particularly significant as Durant will witness his former team raise the championship banner for the first time. However, leading up to that highly anticipated game, Durant has shared his thoughts on the Rockets’ lineup adjustments.

“I just try to adapt to anything, so it doesn’t matter what lineups go out there, I trust the coach and the coaching staff to maximize every player,” Durant said.

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