As the Houston Rockets head into the 2025-26 NBA season, much of their roster will need to change and conform around their addition of superstar scorer Kevin Durant.
Now, however, head coach Ime Udoka has hinted at the surprising idea that the fifth starting spot could be earned in training camp, and, with this announcement, the organization has made clear that Finney-Smith will have the opportunity to earn a role in the starting lineup.
While a player such as Jabari Smith Jr. will certainly have the first shot at such a role, given his youth and importance to the Rockets over the past few seasons, Finney-Smith's perimeter shooting ability could be what it takes to put this team over the top.