The Houston Rockets are set to begin a 2025-26 NBA season with major title hopes. With all-time great Kevin Durant at the helm, a team that was once regarded as an up-and-comer is poised for a huge leap. The Rockets will not only be competing in a tough Western Conference, but an underrated Southwest division. Houston is in a conference in which almost all of the teams will try to be competitive and make a push for the postseason, and in the Southwest, there are no organizations looking to rebuild.
