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Jae'Sean Tate - Ruled out for Opening Night Tate (ankle) is out for Tuesday's season opener against the Thunder.

Impact The Rockets were hopeful that Tate would be able to play for the season opener, but he'll need to miss at least one game. His next chance to return is Friday against Detroit. Tari Eason is set to see plenty of minutes off the bench Tuesday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Without All-NBA Forward for Season Opener The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their season on Oct. 21 by playing host to the Houston Rockets on ring night as the team drops their fi...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Reigning champion Thunder open with upbeat Rockets The Oklahoma City Thunder open the defense of their first NBA title Tuesday night when they host the Houston Rockets.The Thunder return almo...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Russell Westbrook reportedly grew tired of 'fake' LeBron James during time with Lakers On Tuesday night, the 2025-26 NBA regular season tips off. The action begins with the Houston Rockets taking on the defending champion Oklah...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Three players will wear Gold NBA Logoman patches for 2025-26 season The 2025-26 NBA Season tips off tomorrow night with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder taking on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rock...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Kevin Durant says decision to sign $90M Rockets extension was a 'no brainer'

Kevin Durant says signing an extension with the Houston Rockets was a no brainer

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Alperen Sengun - Starting against Thunder Sengun (rest) will start at power forward Tuesday against the Thunder, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is going to lean on a jumbo lineup with Sengun starting next to Steven Adams. With Fred VanVleet (knee) presumably out for the season, Sengun and Amen Thompson will be responsible for most of the playmaking.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Starting against Thunder Smith (rest) will start Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Smith will be back with the starters after sitting out Thursday's preseason finale for maintenance. Smith will be starting at small forward, as the Rockets are utilizing a jumbo lineup of Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Starting against Thunder Durant (rest) will start at shooting guard against the Thunder on Tuesday, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact After resting in the preseason finale Thursday, Durant will be in the Opening Night lineup with no restrictions. He'll be starting in a jumbo lineup featuring Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. Durant will likely get plenty of playmaking duties on top of his responsibility as the No. 1 option on offense.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Starting at point guard Thompson (rest) will start at point guard for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Thunder, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact After resting in Thursday's preseason finale, Thompson will be back with the starters to open the regular season. Reed Sheppard will come off the bench with the Rockets utilizing a jumbo lineup, but coach Ime Udoka has previously said that his lineups could be fluid based on matchups. Either way, it's clear Thompson is going to have a massive role on both ends of the floor.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard - To come off bench Sheppard will come off the bench Tuesday against the Thunder, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Although Sheppard drew some starts at point guard in the preseason, the Rockets are opting to go with a jumbo lineup to open the season -- Amen Thompson will start at point guard with Steven Adams getting the nod at center. Sheppard posted 29 points (12-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks in 29 minutes during Thursday's preseason finale which showcased his upside, and he's likely to play a key role off the bench Tuesday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams - To start Opening Night Adams will start Opening Night against the Thunder, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Rockets will start a jumbo lineup of Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun and Adams to open the regular season. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has previously said that his lineups could be fluid depending on matchups, but it's clear that he won't hesitate to utilize these larger lineups.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant will play the perfect role when Rockets' monstrous lineup appears As the Houston Rockets prepare to enter the season, their signing of Clint Capela, and their re-signing of Steven Adams, indicates that they...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Former Warriors superstar signs multi-year contract extension with Western Conference foe | Sporting News An ex-Golden State Warriors phenomenon will spend the next few seasons with the Houston Rockets.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rockets could play the tallest lineup in NBA history | Sporting News Houston is humongous.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Draft guru shares surprising Kevin Durant truth that should excite Rockets fans As the Houston Rockets prepare to attempt to mount a deep playoff run this season, they have already been stricken a massive blow by the dev...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Oklahoma City hosts Houston to open season

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the season opener

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Kevin Durant Locks In Long-Term with Rockets on 2-Year, $90 Million Extension Kevin Durant is staying in Houston, and he’s doing it on his own terms.The 37-year-old superstar has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contr...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Rockets superstar responds to criticism over $90 million contract extension | Sporting News Kevin Durant signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the Rockets

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kevin Durant grants Rockets the wish Jimmy Butler couldn't give the Warriors Having rejected a blockbuster move back to the Golden State Warriors in February, superstar forward Kevin Durant has solidified his NBA futu...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Amen Thompson's surprising two-word reaction to Kevin Durant's contract extension with the Houston Rockets Kevin Durant recently inked his contract extension with the Houston Rockets, prompting a succinct two-word reaction from Amen Thompson.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Kevin Durant doesn't hold back in fiery response to fan mocking his $45M "unselfish" act after becoming NBA's highest earner Kevin Durant's contract extension stalemate with the Houston Rockets came to an end on Sunday. NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news to...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Amen Thompson gives Rockets fans hope that he'll fix his biggest flaw The Houston Rockets would love if Amen Thompson could fix his biggest flaw. During preseason, he hinted at his ability to do just that.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets finally grant Kevin Durant his longtime wish The Houston Rockets are giving Kevin Durant his wish to end his NBA career on his terms.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets officially sign Kevin Durant to a contract extension Rockets officially sign Kevin Durant to a contract extension

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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