David Marotta delivers a July 25, 2025, update on the Houston Rockets' outlook, highlighting their strong NBA championship odds, smart offseason moves, and key player award races. The Rockets rank highly among Western Conference contenders, with Kevin Durant as a dark horse MVP candidate and rookie Amen Thompson emerging as a Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner. Coach Udoka faces high expectations in a competitive West as the team aims to build on last season’s success. The video breaks down betting value, player potential, and coaching accolades ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.