Houston enters 2025-26 with one of the league’s easiest schedules, according to HoopsHype. October and February show SOS above 100 by a slim margin, while October’s sample is tiny due to an early start. The rest of the season sits below league-average difficulty, hinting at weeks where wins could turn into strong fantasy numbers.

Kept in focus: Kevin Durant arrives, Amen Thompson continues to develop, and Alperen Sengun should benefit from more spacing and playmaking. If health cooperates, Houston has a rare window to translate favorable months into meaningful counting stats, supporting a diversified fantasy approach across its core.