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SEP 17, 2026

Chinese report: training-camp updates — Amen's shooting shows signs, Sengun extra work, Durant defensive metric

A four-item roundup ahead of training camp highlights incremental player development and remarks from media/club sources: Amen's shooting confidence, Sengun's focused practice, praise from Marc Spears, and Durant leading single-defense per-possession metric last season.

In this brief: 3 sections 2 min read
    • Local Rockets media (Jackson Gatlin, Michael Shapiro) noted Amen's midrange/3-point shooting showed positive signs in pre-camp work.
    • His free-throw percentage reportedly rose toward ~77.9% last season, suggesting improved touch.
    • Piece frames improvements as encouraging but still a work in progress for spacing concerns.
    • Rockets' official content and observations highlighted Sengun's focused practice on low-post finishing.
    • The story suggests this work aims to increase efficiency against double teams and off-ball activity.
    • Sengun's prior season usage and shot profile are cited as reasons for targeted offseason drills.
    • The article cites Stat Defender: Durant allowed 0.70 points per isolation possession last season, ranking first in that sample.
    • The write-up frames Durant's defensive positioning and length as still impactful despite age.
    • The note is presented as part of broader positive preseason noise around the team.
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