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The NBA Draft lottery was last night, and the Houston Rockets were given the No. 10 pick in this year's draft. Houston has been in the mix to trade for a supers
NBA Draft Lottery delivered plenty of chaos, including the Dallas Mavericks jumping up 10 spots to No. 1. Now, the trade floodgates open.
Even if Houston didn't have some of those hang-ups, Antetokounmpo would still be the best option. He is an unstoppable offensive force who could also enhance their length, athleticism and overall disruption on defense. He could emphasize their greatest strength while also shoring up their most glaring weakness.
The Athletic is reporting that Houston is no longer interested in acquiring Devin Booker, instead hoping that the younger Jalen Green steps up into a star role. Green agreed to a three-year, $106 million rookie contract extension with the Rockets last year in October.
While Durant is reportedly “very interested” in playing in Houston, the Rockets have their doubts about acquiring the Phoenix Suns star — mostly due to his age, according to The Athletic.
The Houston Rockets reportedly saw Jalen Green's struggles in his first trip to the NBA playoffs as a team problem rather than an individual issue, according to The Athletic's Kelly Iko and Sam Amick. Green, who posted 21.0 points per game during his fourth NBA season, averaged 13.3 points in seven playoff games against the Golden State Warriors.
After another series loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7, one of the most important offseasons in the franchise's last 10 years began. The Rockets felt
The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight, and what happens for the Rockets could impact their ability to trade for another big star this offseason.