This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as Houston Rockets: Strong Start to Season will be Crucial. The Houston Rockets have officially been made a contender this offseason, inking old and new players to contracts, as well as adding superstar Kevin Durant to the fold.

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Presumably in search of greater NBA opportunities, reserve center N’Faly Dante and assistant coach Mike Moser are leaving Houston for roles elsewhere.