Houston Rockets Fantasy Basketball Preview 2025-26 Season

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Houston Rockets season preview — and major breaking news with Fred VanVleet tearing his ACL. What does it mean for Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Alperen Şengün? Josh Lloyd breaks it all down.

In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh analyzes the fallout from VanVleet’s injury, how it shifts the Rockets’ rotation, and what it means for fantasy drafts. He covers:

Amen Thompson stepping into a lead guard role

Kevin Durant’s impact in Houston

Why Alperen Şengün could see usage and efficiency shifts

Sleeper potential in Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard

Draft strategy around Jabari Smith Jr. and other Rockets

Find out who’s undervalued, who’s overvalued, and how to approach the Houston Rockets in your fantasy basketball drafts.

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