Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Here’s the Houston Rockets 2016–17 Roster and Regular Season Player Statistics:
Houston Rockets 2016–17 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Ariza | SF | 6’8″ | 215 lb | 31 | UCLA |
| 2 | Patrick Beverley | PG | 6’1″ | 185 lb | 28 | Arkansas |
| 3 | Ryan Anderson | PF | 6’9″ | 240 lb | 28 | California |
| 5 | Montrezl Harrell | PF | 6’8″ | 240 lb | 23 | Louisville |
| 6 | Tyler Ennis | PG | 6’3″ | 194 lb | 22 | Syracuse |
| 7 | Sam Dekker | SF | 6’9″ | 230 lb | 22 | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Bobby Brown | PG | 6’2″ | 175 lb | 32 | Cal State Fullerton |
| 10 | Eric Gordon | SG | 6’3″ | 215 lb | 28 | Indiana |
| 12 | Lou Williams | SG | 6’1″ | 175 lb | 30 | None |
| 13 | James Harden | SG | 6’5″ | 220 lb | 27 | Arizona State |
| 15 | Clint Capela | C | 6’10” | 240 lb | 22 | Switzerland |
| 17 | Isaiah Taylor | PG | 6’3″ | 170 lb | 22 | Texas |
| 21 | Chinanu Onuaku | C | 6’10” | 245 lb | 20 | Louisville |
| 30 | Kyle Wiltjer | PF | 6’10” | 240 lb | 24 | Gonzaga |
| 32 | K.J. McDaniels | SF | 6’6″ | 205 lb | 23 | Clemson |
| 33 | Corey Brewer | SF | 6’9″ | 186 lb | 30 | Florida |
| 42 | Nene | C | 6’11” | 250 lb | 34 | Brazil |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PG | 27 | 81 | 81 | 36.4 | 29.1 | 8.1 | 11.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 5.7 | 18.9 | 8.3 | .440 | 9.3 | 3.2 | .347 | 10.9 | 9.2 | .847 |
| Eric Gordon | SG | 28 | 75 | 15 | 31.0 | 16.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 13.5 | 5.5 | .406 | 8.8 | 3.3 | .372 | 2.3 | 2.0 | .840 |
| Lou Williams | SG | 30 | 23 | 0 | 25.7 | 14.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 11.5 | 4.4 | .386 | 5.6 | 1.8 | .318 | 4.9 | 4.3 | .867 |
| Ryan Anderson | PF | 28 | 72 | 72 | 29.4 | 13.6 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 10.7 | 4.5 | .418 | 7.0 | 2.8 | .403 | 2.1 | 1.8 | .860 |
| Clint Capela | C | 22 | 65 | 59 | 23.9 | 12.6 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 8.7 | 5.6 | .643 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2.7 | 1.4 | .531 |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 31 | 80 | 80 | 34.7 | 11.7 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 10.0 | 4.1 | .409 | 6.9 | 2.4 | .344 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .738 |
| Troy Williams | SF | 22 | 6 | 3 | 23.2 | 9.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 7.3 | 3.7 | .500 | 3.5 | 1.3 | .381 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .857 |
| Patrick Beverley | SG | 28 | 67 | 67 | 30.7 | 9.5 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 8.1 | 3.4 | .420 | 4.3 | 1.6 | .382 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .768 |
| Montrezl Harrell | C | 23 | 58 | 14 | 18.3 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.9 | 3.9 | .652 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .143 | 2.1 | 1.3 | .628 |
| Nenê | C | 34 | 67 | 8 | 17.9 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 5.9 | 3.7 | .617 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .333 | 2.9 | 1.7 | .589 |
| Sam Dekker | PF | 22 | 77 | 2 | 18.4 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 5.6 | 2.6 | .473 | 2.4 | 0.8 | .321 | 0.9 | 0.5 | .559 |
| Corey Brewer | SF | 30 | 58 | 8 | 15.9 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 1.6 | .414 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .234 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .727 |
| Chinanu Onuaku | C | 20 | 5 | 1 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .714 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 |
| K.J. McDaniels | SF | 23 | 29 | 0 | 7.3 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .456 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .333 | 0.3 | 0.3 | .900 |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 32 | 25 | 0 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 | .383 | 1.4 | 0.6 | .400 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.000 |
| Tyler Ennis | PG | 22 | 31 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | .391 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .375 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .667 |
| Kyle Wiltjer | PF | 24 | 14 | 0 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .286 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .308 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .500 |
| Isaiah Taylor | PG | 22 | 4 | 0 | 13.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 | .143 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .500 |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | 82 | 82 | 241.2 | 115.3 | 44.4 | 25.2 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 15.1 | 87.2 | 40.3 | .462 | 40.3 | 14.4 | .357 | 26.5 | 20.3 | .766 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PG | 27 | 11 | 11 | 37.0 | 28.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 19.8 | 8.2 | .413 | 10.5 | 2.9 | .278 | 10.5 | 9.2 | .878 |
| Patrick Beverley | SG | 28 | 11 | 11 | 29.5 | 11.1 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 9.9 | 4.1 | .413 | 4.7 | 1.9 | .404 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .786 |
| Eric Gordon | SG | 28 | 11 | 2 | 32.5 | 12.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 11.0 | 4.6 | .421 | 6.4 | 2.5 | .386 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .722 |
| Lou Williams | SG | 30 | 11 | 0 | 24.7 | 12.5 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 10.7 | 4.5 | .424 | 3.5 | 1.1 | .308 | 2.6 | 2.4 | .897 |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 31 | 11 | 11 | 37.5 | 10.7 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 8.8 | 3.7 | .423 | 5.5 | 2.1 | .377 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .929 |
| Clint Capela | C | 22 | 11 | 11 | 26.0 | 10.5 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 7.5 | 4.2 | .561 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.5 | 2.2 | .615 |
| Nenê | C | 34 | 9 | 0 | 17.9 | 10.0 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 5.7 | 4.0 | .706 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.4 | 2.0 | .581 |
| Ryan Anderson | PF | 28 | 11 | 9 | 30.5 | 9.4 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 8.4 | 3.3 | .391 | 5.5 | 1.5 | .283 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .875 |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 32 | 5 | 0 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | .500 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .455 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Sam Dekker | PF | 22 | 4 | 0 | 7.8 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 | .250 | 1.5 | 0.8 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Kyle Wiltjer | PF | 24 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Montrezl Harrell | C | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.2 | 0.6 | .500 |
| Troy Williams | SF | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .500 |
| Isaiah Taylor | PG | 22 | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | 11 | 11 | 242.3 | 107.7 | 42.9 | 19.5 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 14.0 | 85.0 | 37.3 | .439 | 38.5 | 12.8 | .333 | 25.8 | 20.4 | .789 |
Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | Franchise Offensive Engine | 36.4 | High | 29.1 | 8.1 | 11.2 | 2.0 | 25.2 | Led league in assists for a guard while averaging elite scoring; his ISO creation and passing redefined the Rockets’ offense in Mike D’Antoni’s system. Team went 65‑17 with franchise’s best record. | MVP Runner‑Up (2018), All‑Star |
| Eric Gordon | Sixth Man Scoring Catalyst | 31.0 | Medium | 16.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 11.2 | Provided consistent scoring punch off the bench; strong 3PT efficiency made him a key spacing piece in second unit. | 2017 Sixth Man of Year (NBA6MOY‑1) |
| Patrick Beverley | Defensive Lead Guard | 30.7 | Medium | 9.5 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 10.7 | Known for gritty defense and disrupting ball‑handlers; high steal rate and playmaking as 3&D guard anchored perimeter defense. | All‑Defensive 1st Team (2017‑18) |
| Ryan Anderson | Floor Spacing Big | 29.4 | Medium | 13.6 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 10.0 | Stretch four whose 3PT shooting stretched defenses; fit analytically with Rockets’ high‑pace, high‑volume 3PT offense. | — |
| Clint Capela | Rim Finisher & Protecting Big | 23.9 | Lower | 12.6 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 11.7 | High FG% and rebounding, capped with shot‑blocking; league leader in FG% and top blocker, anchoring interior defense and finishing lobs. | — |
| Troy Williams | Role Energy Wing | 23.2 | Lower | 9.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 7.7 | Small sample, provided athletic energy and occasional scoring in spot minutes. | — |
| Montrezl Harrell | Back‑Up Big Finisher | 18.3 | Lower | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 7.5 | High efficiency finishing around the rim; value came in pick‑and‑roll as finisher and bench spark. | — |
| Nenê | Veteran Interior Contributor | 17.9 | Lower | 9.1 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 7.9 | Provided experienced post scoring and screens; offered solid rebounding and physical presence. | — |
| Sam Dekker | Rotation Forward | 18.4 | Lower | 6.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 6.0 | Wing at forward depth; helped spacing and rebounding in limited minutes. | — |
| Corey Brewer | Defensive Role Wing | 15.9 | Lower | 4.2 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 4.0 | Long wing offering perimeter defense and hustle; limited offensive role. | — |
| Chinanu Onuaku | Development Big | 10.4 | Lower | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 3.1 | Brief minutes as developmental big; low usage. | — |
| K.J. McDaniels | Depth Wing | 7.3 | Lower | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | Spot minutes scampering wings; low impact. | — |
| Isaiah Taylor | Backup PG Depth | 13.0 | Lower | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.0 | Minimal court time in developmental guard role. | — |
| Tyler Ennis | Backup PG | 6.3 | Lower | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.9 | Short spurts as floor general depth. | — |
| Bobby Brown | Depth PG | 4.9 | Lower | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.7 | Reserve ball‑handling role with brief minutes. | — |
| Kyle Wiltjer | Bench Forward | 3.1 | Lower | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | Minimal impact in limited action. | — |
Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | Primary Offensive Catalyst | 37.0 | High | 28.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 22.5 | Team’s undisputed focal point: led scoring and playmaking in the Rockets’ deep playoff run (11–6), driving offense through isolation and pick‑and‑roll while creating for others. Harden’s ability to generate points and assists kept HOU competitive in tight playoff series. | — |
| Trevor Ariza | Defensive Stopper & 3PT Spacing | 37.5 | Medium | 10.7 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 9.7 | Veteran wing with 3‑and‑D role, took on opposing wings while providing consistent perimeter scoring and athletic defense. His versatility helped the Rockets defend multiple positions. | — |
| Eric Gordon | Secondary Scoring & Spacing | 32.5 | Medium | 12.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 9.5 | Efficient bench scoring threat who spaced the floor with catch‑and‑shoot ability; key in maintaining offensive rhythm when Harden drew heavy defensive focus. | — |
| Patrick Beverley | Defensive Lead Guard | 29.5 | Medium | 11.1 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 10.6 | High‑energy defensive presence who pressured ball handlers and facilitated transition; his toughness set the tone on the perimeter across all matchups. | — |
| Clint Capela | Rim Roller & Paint Protector | 26.0 | Medium | 10.5 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 11.8 | Interior finisher and rim protector anchored paint play; converted pick‑and‑roll opportunities with efficiency and contributed strong rebounding and shot‑blocking presence. | — |
| Lou Williams | Secondary Ball Handler / Scorer | 24.7 | Lower | 12.5 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 8.6 | Injected scoring and creative offense off the bench, leveraging experience to provide instant offense and occasional secondary playmaking. | — |
| Ryan Anderson | Stretch Big | 30.5 | Lower | 9.4 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 7.9 | Space‑creating forward whose shooting compelled defensive respect, though efficiency dipped in limited playoff sample. | — |
| Nenê | Experienced Interior Option | 17.9 | Lower | 10.0 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 8.2 | Veteran center provided interior scoring and screening; his efficiency around the rim offered scoring diversity in structured possessions. | — |
| Sam Dekker | Rotation Forward Depth | 7.8 | Lower | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.8 | Limited minutes off bench with modest contributions; provided energy when on floor. | — |
| Bobby Brown | Backup PG Depth | 4.4 | Lower | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 2.8 | Small sample with occasional scoring bursts in brief spurts. | — |
| Kyle Wiltjer | Floor Spacing Role | 5.0 | Lower | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | One appearance; provided spot shooting threat. | — |
| Montrezl Harrell | Energy Reserve Big | 4.2 | Lower | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | Limited minutes; contributed hustle plays. | — |
| Troy Williams | Brief Wing Stint | 3.8 | Lower | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 | Minimal impact in short appearances. | — |
| Isaiah Taylor | Depth Ball Handler | 3.3 | Lower | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | Very limited court time. | — |