US media: The Rockets lineup is very deep, even if Shen Jing is the main body, it is enough to replace the letters and supplement it.

Today's US media "fadeawayworld" commented after the Rockets finalized the 14-man lineup, believing that the team's lineup depth is very advantageous, and the following is some of the content.

The main lineup

Van Vreet (averages 14.1 points and 5.6 assists per game last season) brings championship experience, shooting ability and tough defense. Amen Thompson (14.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game) is a top double-season guard who needs to improve on the offensive end to make up for the outside space problems caused by Jaylen Green and Dillon's departure.

Kevin Durant (average 26.6 points and 43.0% from three-point shooting) is the core of the offensive end and must remain focused in the regular season and playoffs. He is the team's signature signing and must play a role in the critical moments, because the Rockets gave up the young Jaylen Green in order to get him. In the frontcourt, Jabbarry Smith Jr. (12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds per game) and Shin Kyung (19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists per game) each brought offensive talent, height and athleticism. Because the height of this pair is expected to be difficult for opponents to score at the basket.

Subsequel

Reed Shepard, Aaron Holiday, Dorian Finney Smith, Tari Ethan, Josh Okogie, Adams, Capela

Reed Shepard was highly expected. As the third overall pick in last year's draft, he has to improve in the 2025-26 season, which has been reflected in the Summer League despite his mediocre performance in his rookie season (4.4 points per game). He is one of the few pure shooters on the team and must challenge Van Vritte on both offense and defense. If Shepard can average 10 points per game, the Rockets will be more capable of pulling out the defense next season.

Aaron Holiday (5.5 points per game) is a perfect backup defender who can defend the outside and shoot three points.

Dorian Finney Smith (41.1% from three-point shooting) and Tari Ethan (12.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game) are typical "Uduka" players (referring to players with excellent defensive abilities, strong discipline and able to play a certain leadership role in the team). They can run on the court, defend the outside line and pose a threat under the basket.

Ethan is likely to be in the starting lineup, but if he plays from the bench, he will create chaos in defense and fast breaks.

Okoji is the latest free agent to sign. Although his shooting is not very good, his defense, fighting spirit and athleticism will further enhance the Rockets' defense.

The Rockets have many options in the center position. Adams (3.9 points, 5.6 rebounds per game) and Capela (8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds per game) are excellent rebounders and basket protectors, bringing a body shape foundation to the frontcourt. Even if the Rockets eventually traded Shin Kyung for another superstar (such as Antetokounmpo), they had two centers that could be replaced. The current lineup of the team is as follows:

defenders: Van Vritte, Shepard, Amen, Aaron Holiday, Okogie.

Forwards: Durant, Finney Smith, Jabbarry Smith Jr., Ethan, Tate, Jeff Green.

Center: Shin Kyung, Adams, Capela.