Kevin Durant is listed as a probable starter for the Houston Rockets on October 9th when they kick off their season against the Dallas Mavericks in Macao, China. Yeah, you read that right. *That* Kevin Durant. After a long offseason, NBA basketball is finally back, and while it’s just preseason, this lineup news is making some serious waves already.
The Rockets Roll Out a Shocking Lineup
Seriously, seeing Kevin Durant’s name in that probable starting five for Houston hits different. He’s expected to join Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun on the floor. For the Rockets faithful, this has to be absolutely wild. The source also says we’re gonna see the return of Steven Adams, which adds even more to the excitement around this team. It’s preseason, sure, but what a way to kick things off. Just seeing Reed Sheppard (#15) dribbling in practice out in Macao shows they’re locked in, ready to go.
Dallas Bringing Their Own Firepower
Across the court, the Dallas Mavericks are rolling out a tough lineup of their own. Kyrie Irving is back, and he’s slated to start alongside Max Christie, Cooper Flag, P.J. Washington Jr., and Dereck Lively II. It’s gonna be super interesting to see how Irving fits in with Flag. The energy around those two on the court could be huge for the Mavs this season. It’s a prime chance for both teams to start gelling and show what they’ve got right out of the gate.
The game is set for October 9th at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. You can catch it on NBA TV and Space City Home Network, or listen on KBME Sports Talk 790 and KLTN 102.9 (en español). This is just the beginning, but man, what an opener to look forward to!
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Originally reported by The Dream Shake.
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