For the second season in a row, the Houston Rockets have cemented themselves as one of the league’s best teams. Superstar scorer Kevin Durant, rising star Alper

The Houston Rockets made significant improvements to their roster in recent seasons, including acquiring one of the NBA's top stars in June's trade for 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. Houston's home arena is now undergoing similar upgrades, with more planned for 2026.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McGrady wore only jersey Nos. 1 and 3 and put up 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

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The Peekskill, New York native played parts of the first four seasons of his pro career with the Hornets. He also played for the Sacramento Kings before he was dealt to Houston in 2010. His stay with the team lasted until he signed with the Washington Wizards that offseason.

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes and expectations. Rightfully so, as they had just climbed to second in the Western Conference in