Rockets land four players on Bleacher Report's NBA top 99 list

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, four Houston Rockets have been highlighted in Bleacher Report's top 99 player rankings. Fred VanVleet, returning from injury, is ranked 89th following a solid career average of 15.9 points and 6.9 assists. Amen Thompson sits at 38th, known for his strong defensive presence, having averaged 18.3 points and 7.8 rebounds last season. Alperen Sengun ranks 28th after two All-Star selections, with a 2025-26 season average of 20.4 points and a recent triple-double. Kevin Durant, age 38, is noted in 12th place, maintaining impressive performance metrics despite moving out of the top-10 rank.

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