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Rockets Make Major Roster Decisions on 3 Crucial Players

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 2:27 PM ET

The Houston Rockets have been very active this offseason. Free agency hasn't technically started just yet, but Houston has kept most of its current team around.

The Rockets also traded for star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, giving themselves even more firepower. But Houston understands that having a well-rounded team is how teams win in this current era.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Rockets are planning to keep Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, and Jae'Sean Tate around.

Over the last 13 days, the Rockets have reached deals to acquire Kevin Durant, extend Steven Adams and coach Ime Udoka, and bring back their free agents Fred VanVleet, Tate, Holiday and Green. https://t.co/16RNr2kNQv
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2025

This is a solid move for the Rockets and helps the team keep some continuity for next season. Houston was the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference this past season, and they will be looking to improve on that next year.

By adding Durant to the mix, the Rockets now have a legitimate "go-to" type of player on the roster. Houston needed the scoring punch from a player like Durant in the postseason against the Golden State Warriors.

The Rockets also kept veteran center Steven Adams around, keeping him away from free agency. Houston has been building a nice culture in the building, and it seems that they want to keep it growing.

Many around the NBA see the Rockets as a sleeping giant due to the players on the roster and assets that the front office can use in potential deals down the line. The Rockets' front office has been very active in recent years, and they have completely turned this team around.

Houston will be a force to deal with next season again, and they will have room to make more moves once free agency opens.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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