With the 2026-27 NBA season beginning on Tuesday, ClutchPoints' @BrettSiegelNBA put together his latest power rankings for all 30 teams in the league, beginning with the Thunder at No. 1 entering the new year: (via clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-sto…)

Suns forward Jalen Green on his growth as a point guard and how playing alongside a veteran like Fred VanVleet with the Rockets helped his development: "I feel like I've had the ball in my hands my whole career, including high school... coming up all the way into the NBA. So, it's no different from that aspect. It's just the slowing down process, going one speed all the time, and I feel like that's been the main thing of my game. It's slowing down the process, and I'm not looking for my shot right away at the beginning of the offense and the flow." (via @HaydenCilley, Q: @ethankinneyy)

Tari Eason is poised for a breakout season with the Houston Rockets! After signing a five-year, $81.5 million extension, Eason could emerge as Houston’s top bench weapon and a potential Sixth Man of the Year candidate if he stays healthy and improves his 3-point consistency.

Tari Eason, fresh off new contract, poised for breakout season with Rockets clutchpoints.com/nba/houston…

Ime Udoka says Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will have no minutes restrictions to begin the regular season. Houston will still be smart with back-to-backs early on. Big news for a Rockets team looking to start the season at full strength. 🚀 (Via @BinkleyHoops)

Get your calendar set 📆 November 7th: 🔹Rockets vs Suns 🔹Kevin Durant vs Dillon Brooks

“I kind of just threw money at the problem... Bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships." Matt Ishbia acknowledges that acquiring Kevin Durant was the wrong decision 👀 (via @CNBCSport)

“He's a top 10 player in the NBA... Right now, Tyrese Haliburton if I’m starting a team... I would start a team with him over Kevin Durant... When we mention Luka Doncic... We need to f*cking mention Tyrese Haliburton.” — Kendrick Perkins 👀

Who will win the 2026-27 NBA MVP award? Who will finish with the best record? What about the 2027 NBA Finals? 🤔 @BrettSiegelNBA asked 30 different media members these questions in ClutchPoints' 2026-27 NBA Preseason media poll: (via clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-sto…)

Bogdan Bogdanović is already looking comfortable in Houston. His shooting, experience and ability to create offense could make him a huge piece for the Rockets this season. This offseason pickup could be bigger than people think. 🚀🔥

Reggie Miller believes the Houston Rockets are a dark horse team to come out of the West. (via @TomerAzarly) clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahom…

Marcus Smart's wild shot proved to be a good omen for the Houston Rockets. clutchpoints.com/nba/houston…

9-0 RUN 🔥 Bogdan Bogdanovic opens the second half with THREE straight triples 🎯

Kevin Durant rises up and knocks down the jumper over Aday Mara 🎯

Alex Caruso: You're DENIED 🚫 Isaiah Hartenstein: You're DENIED 🚫 Alperen Sengun with the double-block under the rim!

Alperen Sengun down the lane with AUTHORITY off the feed from Kevin Durant 🔨

🟡 Dream: 55+ wins, NBA Finals at least 🔴 Nightmare: 42+ wins, Play-In 🟢 Reality: 48+ wins, Playoffs So, Rockets Nation, what do you think of these predictions? Drop your own 3 scenarios in comments⬇️

What a DIME from Amen Thompson to Clint Capela for the finish 🔥

Kevin Durant THROWING IT DOWN ahead of Rockets-Thunder 😳🚀 (via @HoustonRockets)

Marcus Smart drains it while facing BACKWARDS 😳 (via @NBA)