Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 7, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns, 7 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Houston Rockets | Position | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
Reed Sheppard 26.5 mpg · 10.7 pts  | PG |  Collin Gillespie 28.7 mpg · 6.8 pts |
Amen Thompson 37.3 mpg · 15.4 pts  | SG |  Devin Booker 33.4 mpg · 24.7 pts |
Kevin Durant 36.4 mpg · 20.8 pts  | SF |  Jalen Green 26.4 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 35.0 mpg · 17.6 pts  | PF |  Oso Ighodaro 22.3 mpg · 8.3 pts |
Alperen Sengun 33.5 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Jordan Goodwin 22.6 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns starting lineups?
For 7 April 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Oso Ighodaro and Jordan Goodwin. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Rockets vs Suns?
For 7 April 2026, the Houston Rockets are without 1 player: Steven Adams (Out), and the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.