Durant remains among the game’s most lethal scorers and now anchors a Rockets squad that aims to pair elite offense with a renewed, defense-first identity. Amen Thompson and Sengun form a dynamic frontcourt duo with Adams protecting the rim, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Durant spacing the floor. The defense looks to trend top-five again, potentially unlocking Durant’s stamina and elevating Houston’s ceiling for fantasy impact across scorers, passers, and multipliers.

Durant’s path to a top-five all-time scoring finish stays in play, even at 36, as the Rockets lean into a zone-heavy, hard-nosed approach that lets Durant conserve energy on defense while still dominating on offense. The mix of Durant’s gravity, Sengun’s playmaking, and Thompson’s burst could make Houston a sleeper for fantasy managers who chase high-usage stars paired with a stifling defense.