The Houston Rockets have retooled their roster following last season's 2nd-seeded finish and first-round playoff exit, and their new depth chart screams championship contender.

The Suns plan to start newly acquired Jalen Green at point guard over Devin Booker, signaling a shift in their backcourt approach.

With Green headed to Phoenix as part of the trade that brought All-Star forward Kevin Durant to Houston, that could put a bit more pressure on Thompson to do more ball-handling and creation in the 2025-26 season. Per Green’s own observations, Thompson should be up for the task.

The frenzy of NBA free agency and blockbuster trades has begun to give way to player workouts and scrimmages as the NBA enters its offseason's slow period. The