Projecting the Rockets' 2025-26 depth chart after flurry of roster moves

The Houston Rockets' depth chart is a bit more complicated than most NBA teams':

That's a consequence of having so much depth.

It could even be a challenge to find sufficient minutes for everyone. Consider it a rich person's problem. The Rockets have too many good players:

We will take that.

Still, it's worth considering how it might look. Now that the Rockets have made so many roster moves, it's time to update their projected depth chart.

Wish me luck.

Rockets' new depth chart should terrify opponents

Without further ado...

C: Alperen Sengun / Steven Adams / Clint Capela

PF: Jabari Smith Jr. / Tari Eason / Jeff Green

SF: Kevin Durant / Dorian Finney-Smith / Tari Eason

SG: Amen Thompson / Dorian Finney-Smith / Reed Sheppard

PG: Fred VanVleet / Reed Sheppard / Aaron Holiday

Some caveats apply here.

Some prefer a different-looking depth chart. They wouldn't repeat anyone. Instead, they'd be looking at every player who could conceivably see time at a position. So, for example, Jae'Sean Tate would be third in the small forward position, as opposed to Eason.

Fair. That said, to get Eason sufficient minutes, he'll need to effectively be the second-string 4 and the third-string 3. The same applies for Finney-Smith, a starting-caliber wing who's getting the primary backup role in two positions instead.

It should also be noted that Jabari Smith Jr. should be seen as a viable option at the 5. Those spaced-out lineups could be highly effective on a situational basis next year. Still, it's likely that in a bid to conserve Adams, the Rockets will play Capela enough that he ought to be considered the third-string 5.

With those caveats out of the way, only one question remains:

Exactly how lethal is this group?

Depth remains a strength for the Rockets

Devastatingly lethal.

Some fans' eyes will be drawn to the off-guard spot. They'll notice a glaring lack of - well, off-guards. That looks more like a wing, a point guard, and a point guard/wing/basketball supercomputer hybrid.

That's fine. Last year, the Rockets had tremendous success with three wings on the floor. The off-guard position is dying in the NBA, and the Rockets are ahead of the curve.

Are they lacking secondary ball-handling? That's a possible concern. The Rockets will need Thompson to step up in that regard. He needs to be able to consistently score in the halfcourt, or else this offense runs the risk of stagnating at times.

Still, the Rockets have remarkable versatility. They can go big, small, and in between. This rotation will allow them to beat opponents in a myriad of ways:

Defeating them is going to be complicated.