Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 5, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns, 7 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Houston Rockets | Position | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet 32.8 mpg · 13.0 pts  | PG |  Devin Booker 35.9 mpg · 24.7 pts |
Amen Thompson 33.8 mpg · 15.4 pts  | SG |  Jalen Green 30.6 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Kevin Durant 34.6 mpg · 20.8 pts  | SF |  Dillon Brooks 31.9 mpg · 16.5 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 35.4 mpg · 17.6 pts  | PF |  Miles Bridges 33.2 mpg · 17.3 pts |
Alperen Sengun 35.7 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Khaman Maluach 18.8 mpg · 7.2 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 November 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Devin Booker, Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Khaman Maluach. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Suns?
For 7 November 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.