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Rockets Media Day | Fred VanVleet's RETURN, Kevin Durant's USAGE, Alperen Sengun's SHOOTING & More

Rockets Media Day | Fred VanVleet's RETURN, Kevin Durant's USAGE, Alperen Sengun's SHOOTING & More

Houston Rockets reset expectations with Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back in action—can this revamped roster finally solve its half-court woes and take the next step in the Western Conference? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the biggest takeaways from Houston Rockets Media Day 2026, spotlighting the ripple effect of VanVleet’s return, Marcus Smart’s arrival, and Clint Capela’s renewed agility as a lob threat.

Key topics include Ime Udoka’s push for faster pace, lineup questions with…

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