Houston signals a shift toward depth and flexibility as Capela signs on behind Sengun and Adams. Sengun’s move to power forward last season fueled a successful double-big look with Adams, and Capela’s arrival gives Houston a veteran rebounder and rim protector to backstop the lineup. The plan hinges on Sengun’s continued floor-spacing improvement and Udoka’s emphasis on defense and physicality, with Adams’ workload likely to be managed down the stretch.

Capela’s return reopens a dynamic center rotation that could be even more versatile than the previous season, potentially letting Houston deploy two bigs at once while preserving rest for the playoff push. The duo’s presence also elevates the Rockets’ rebounding and interior defense while offering insurance against injuries, setting the stage for a playoff-contending, strategically flexible squad.

Houston reshapes its core around Kevin Durant, adding Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela while filling 14 roster spots and keeping one more open. Beasley looms as a top bench shooter option, contingent on fit and cost, with internal competition from Cameron Matthews. The upheaval signals a championship bid and a fresh surrounding cast for Sengun and Amen Thompson, whose spacing and playmaking could maximize Durant’s impact.

Beasley’s 16.3 ppg and 41.6% 3-point mark last season, coupled with Durant’s gravity, could unlock efficient looks for Durant, Sengun and the rookie duo. Jalen Green’s exit and Brooks’ departure reshape the Rockets’ fantasy landscape, while the Pistons’ prior dealings frame Beasley’s market. Capela anchors the frontline, and Durant’s presence tors toward a high-upside, high-variance rotation next season.

N’Faly Dante’s restricted free-agent move to Atlanta is official after Houston declined to match a two-year, $4.5 million offer. Dante, 23, spent last season with Houston on a two-way deal and posted strong G League numbers (15.1 PPG on 74.3% FG, 9.8 RPG, 2.2 BPG, 1.0 SPG) with Rio Grande Valley. The Rockets’ hard-cap dynamics made matching unlikely, clearing the path for Atlanta’s bid. Capela’s recent signing with Houston is a surprising twist that may have opened the door for Dante to land in Atlanta, where his size and efficiency could translate into meaningful minutes backing a frontcourt rotation.

The Hawks land Dante amid a frontcourt landscape that includes Sharpshooting and rim protection expectations, while Houston stacks centers—Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela—keeping Dante without a clear minutes path. The Romeo-and-Juliet turn of Capela’s career, from Hawks to Rockets, is a key narrative thread that underscored Atlanta’s incentive to add Dante. The move shifts Dante from a two-way role to a full-time NBA rotation piece, with fantasy upside anchored in his G League efficiency and rebounding bursts.

For fantasy managers, Dante’s upside hinges on a clear route to minutes behind or alongside the Hawks’ core. Expect a role that mixes interior scoring, rebounding, and rim protection, with potential spikes in blocks and efficient finishing near the basket. The cap-space constraints that doomed Houston’s attempt to retain him also signal Atlanta’s commitment to a versatile, size-equipped lineup that could yield solid mid-round fantasy value if Dante locks in a steady workload.