Houston Rockets Get #3 Pick In NBA Draft! Trade Out Or Draft The Pick? Possible Targets & More

Houston Rockets Get #3 Pick In NBA Draft! Trade Out Or Draft The Pick? Possible Targets & More
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets receiving the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery, what jumping up from 9 to 3 means for Houston, revisiting the James Harden trade with the Brooklyn Nets, whether or not trading or keeping the pick is more likely after moving up, possible win-now trades Houston can make as well as a couple interesting trade-down targets and more.
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[@LockedOnRockets]

COMMENT: What do you want the Rockets to do with the #3 pick?

[@VivaChandles]

trade it!!!!!

[@juniorgarcia9292]

be smart and try to do both get trade for a good veteran player like clint capela and draft the best player available at 3 sheppard,knecht,cody williams ,others? also i got a good feeling the wizards could make a mistake at no.2 .so is like drafting second lol

[@KingLu-]

Risacher

[@rayvalmoria8878]

Shooter combo guard

[@rayvalmoria8878]

maybe a package for Dejontay Murray make sense

[@fmpphotographyfilm2966]

I want us to build through the draft and free agency not doin no star chasing

[@sardonumspa6033]

Same.

[@greglyon1402]

Gee, you don't want the Rockets to package the third pick with Green or Cam for LeBron and draft Bronny with their second pick and we can watch those two dominate the Rockets. Meanwhile, the Lakers can draft a top pick in the draft have a few more first round picks in future years courtesy of the Rockets.

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

What team did that and won?

[@josephpellerin4889]

I’m so happy for the Rockets getting the 3rd pick. I’m from Detroit and I’ve lost faith in the Pistons…5th pick after all that embarrassment seems unfair but I love what’s going on in Houston!!!

[@FeIix_the_Cat]

Join the team, bro!

[@josephpellerin4889]

@@FeIix_the_Cat I have…ever since I watched Jalen Green dunk

[@SleepyJoe408]

Play it safe ! Green is very unpredictable so I would play it safe and draft an elite shooter.

[@gautamsane1499]

Atlanta Hawks gonna draft Michael Penix #1 overall 😂

[@ApacheCripTx]

Lame ass !!

[@st012m]

Jackson, I just woke up from my post-Rockets season cat nap and meowdy, we got the 3rd pick! what a wake up call! LFG!!!

[@TyrillCelestine]

lol same here

[@ericmausbach1808]

I think Stone should stick to signing free agents, and finding diamonds in the rough (drafting)....I don't trust him with trades. That trade for Bridges was insane....he's the best player on a bad team, and we already have plenty of very good wings. And with the Harden trade, he basically gave Allen and Levert away...should've gotten a lot more from it. I like Sheppard at 3....over 50 % from 3, great basketball IQ, passer, and plays hard. Everybody keeps saying he sucks on defense, but he averaged 2.5 steals in under 30 minutes while coming off the bench as a freshman. And he's a lot better athlete than I thought...easily dunking with 2 hands. I suggest people watch his scouting videos, if you don't know much about him.

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

I agree 👍 💯 I think we should do like okc thunder ⛈️ and the spurs and build through the nba draft lottery and nba free agency and trades last when it's really necessary to trade like sam presti and rc Burford.

[@greglyon1402]

Better to trade back with Portland and get their 7th and 14th pick and then draft Reed. He is going to have a lot more difficulty in the NBA.

[@AkagiRedSun]

@@greglyon1402Why would Blazers give up two lottery picks for one when pool of the talents are pretty even?

[@motoretreat]

Oh cmon man, I've been waiting for this since yesterday :))

[@user-kh6vk2ur3c]

The Rockets better get length defensive shot blocking athletic big. The team is too short. They need length and athleticism

[@Htowndude1000]

Risacher is our guy than

[@Chris-kk6cw]

Ware

[@Htowndude1000]

@@Chris-kk6cw Bro Ware is not even going to be in the lottery 😂

[@raymoore23]

Easy to say that

[@dominicarmstrong4605]

Lowkey was excited to hear from Jax after we got the #3 pick. I also wanna know what Ryan thinks also!

[@valentinojordan9625]

Clingan is the kaiju that we need to put on Wembanyama. CLING KONG, ALL THE WAY!!!!

[@st012m]

if this assertion holds true, I'm all for it but his foot speed was dismal at the combine today :(

[@Htowndude1000]

Clingan is going around #10

[@whatnow5847]

I like Clingan but not at pick 3. Too slow and probably gonna be injury prone with all the running in an 82 game season.

[@greglyon1402]

@@whatnow5847 Not as a backup center. 16 minutes a game reduces the injuries.

[@whatnow5847]

@@greglyon1402 but using a number 3 overall pick for a guy gonna play 16 minutes a game, not ideal to me. I know we won't need him much next season with Adam's playing but if Clingan is already having issues at such an early age, it might already be a lifelong issue.

[@hunggiang1475]

Remember how rockets played with van vleet out?? Need a play maker with good handles.

[@greglyon1402]

Rockets need a back up PG and backup center.

[@Htowndude1000]

Topic would be great if he falls to #3. Won two MVP in Europe. Thompson can transition to a wing.

[@hunggiang1475]

@@Htowndude1000 he got knee injury, might be chronic.

[@AkagiRedSun]

@@hunggiang1475yeah, agents are picking up that he has a issue with that knee so his stock has dropped considerably

[@truckingwithnose]

Rockets should get Isiah Thomas as a back up pg or draft Bronny it might lure lebron to us lol u never know

[@viciwo3396]

Keep the pick and get a young prospect. Cheaper for the organization too. I don't see a single veteran they can add and win the championship next year. So drafting a young prospect makes the most sense.

[@alecfranklin3827]

Reed Shepherd is a must draft guy for Houston at 3. 6’3 guard. Averaged 12.5/4/4.5 with 2.5 steals and only 2 TO (2.25 ATO) on 54/52/83 splits. This player is absolutely special. He can play both on and off ball, and will be a winning player on day one. He most likely won’t be a superstar but honestly no one else available at three will be either. But Reed fills in the backup point guard role, shoots insanely well and will be NBA ready on day 1 unlike other more raw prospects. Reed Shepherd at 3 should be a no-brainer for Houston.

[@chadricks1779]

I agree. We don’t need no lil tiny guys out there especially on defense.

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

Go rockets 🚀 💪 I agree reed sheppard at 3 is a seamless fit.

[@Steveooter]

Disagree

[@greglyon1402]

6'1" guard that is not very good at defense. Better to trade back with Portland for #7 and #14 and draft Reed at #7.

[@mordakie3805]

I’m partial to guys who can play off ball

[@hashimabdullahi7426]

We need a defs center

[@FeIix_the_Cat]

We have Sengun and Steven Adams; no we don't.

[@Htown281]

Man no. PG is too old and injury prone to mortgage our future for. If you're going to do all that go after a younger star.

[@mrhouston8511]

You guys definitely manifested this top pick

[@rufusjones7944]

I would not trade the #3 pick straight up for any of the aging players that was mentioned 🙄 earlier, I would say stay the course build through the draft and add a couple veterans through free agency or keep 🤔 the ones you have on the team already

[@Thehooprealm-iG]

The obvious pick is zacc or reed (if sarr isn’t available )

[@Lee-sn2dp]

Wouldn't mind moving back to 7 or 11 picking up a furure first for next year and drafting Kelel Ware.

[@hbdabfellas3916]

This year the 12th pick was worthless to us we literally lost nothing…. We would not have kept it anyway

[@stevef8395]

Could have took Bronny at 12 🤷‍♂️ lol

[@datmann5859]

Paul George 34 years old and the third overall pick for that old geezer😂 that show you the NBA is watered down

[@StayHumble577]

Draft at #3 keep the pick

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Exactly 💯. Houston need a big man that can plug the middle and protect the rim.

[@HouStoneSZN]

Thanks JG

[@jamieg528]

I have a wild idea: draft the guy that shoots 47% FG 🙄

[@saibotshawdow5090]

?

[@reezySZN]

you mean 3P%?

[@FeIix_the_Cat]

Hypothetically we don't have a top-3 pick. You take Reed maybe top-5-10 in a weak draft; never a top-3. That's literally stupid.

[@gregorymorse7990]

Star chasing gives up future cap room which would make it hard to retain our home grown players who all so far seem to have a high ceiling

[@alpaykolonel6867]

I have a question out of context; is there any particular reason that Udoka represented the team in draft lottery as an only headcoach?

[@Djgamerkid09]

Stone said last year that he’s leaving it up to our coach with the moves. Stone almost brought harden here but Udoka declined. He’s giving him full control of the moves we make.

[@samueldeblaw9677]

Good pod Jackson. I'm split, we are in such a good position with picks, young talent and flexible contracts that Stone will have to put his cell phone on ice to keep it cool. other teams will be calling. I like the 2 trade back options you presented.......interesting. we may not get a star from this draft, but then I don't think that's what we necessarily need. because of how weak this draft is I don't think any trades will be made for picks in the future. there are stars already appearing to be shaking loose, but we would be wise to wait a survey the whole landscape. I was for a Mitchell trade but having 2nd thoghts on that. if all else fails bring back the CORE SEVEN lol

[@papayavvv]

PG - Amen SG - Green SF - Jabari PF - Sengun C - Clingan 🚀🚀🚀🚀 Eason & Cam (6th Men) this is how you build a dynasty from drafts and dont tell me you dont need a 7ft shot blocker with the likes of Wembanyama and Jokic and Embiid all dominating in the modern era of Bigs. Jock Landale is horrendous and Steve Adams isn't a long term fix. We need a solid big (Clingan). A defensive anchor is what we lack.

[@alecfranklin3827]

This lineup has 3-4 players who have absolutely no business shooting. You can’t win without floor spacing in the modern NBA. For this lineup to work, you’re banking on at least three players making major improvements as shooters at a minimum. Plus you can just sign Isaiah Hartenstein in FA, which is a lot easier than getting a point guard who’s also a legit sniper from three

[@Spaceage713]

Very true....but do u want Zacharrie to b a Spur? I don't kno fam

[@alecfranklin3827]

@@Spaceage713Risacher is a very raw 3&D guy. He definitely has upside, but absolutely no guarantee he becomes any better than say Jabari Smith Jr who was a much more complete prospect in college than Risacher was in France. I would honestly be more afraid of Spurs taking Reed more than anything else. Reed at three should be a must have player for Houston.

[@olivergardner949]

I was thinking Zach Edey would be a good fit

[@user-lm2yy6no1z]

Eadon could easily be your sf given minutes he may outplay jabari.

[@bboyizzy]

I've been waiting all day for this podcast

[@motoretreat]

same here lol

[@s3ts]

The Rockets should go draft the best-fit, motivated, aggressive player that will add the missing piece for the team that is currently constructed. What I think they WILL do? Blow the load early, go into win-now mode and hold the team back from reaching NBA Finals for yet another decade. I hope I'm wrong, though.

[@keithelgincaasi3463]

trade down to Detroit for 5th pick to get Clingan Trade Jock Landale sign / trade 1-2 cheap shooters continue building with players drafted earlier (tari,jabari,amen,cam) priority on high volume shooting.

[@nocap6000]

Clingan is a big no, Zach Edey beat him in every single category including speed. Clingan would be a huge mistake it's much better to trade for the 15-25th pick and get Edey

[@rifraf1717]

Before Wemby was drafted, I thought it'd be good to go grab a shooter wing like Hield and then add other draft capital...but now I think the Rockets should continue to build with their current assets given their position in this year's draft.

[@tubee2016]

LMMFAO!!! That intro!!!

[@stevep2210]

Great show Jackson! Id like to see them get Bridges from brooklyn if the price is right…

[@mindofaking5923]

I’d be willing to trade #3 + fillers for Trae Young, Lamelo Ball,Jaren Jackson Jr.,or Lauri Markannen besides them I’d just draft best available

[@CornellG]

They should get Dalton. We need a movement three point shooter who can finish strong. Our biggest weakness was a good backup big which we have in Adams, and good shooters. A bench unit of Amen, Cam, Eason, Dalton, and Adams would be nasty!

[@greglyon1402]

Until they play the Spurs and Wemby goes off for 50 points and 20 rebounds. Need Clingan to negate their division foe.

[@AkagiRedSun]

Adam will maybe play around 50 games for us so not a true replacement and some games we need true big we can put against player like Gainnis and Zion. Sucks that we won’t reach full potential if Jalen plays like @ss again next season

[@robertvara2685]

Keep the pick. Do your homework looking at film and find that future all star. If NBA team makes you an offer you can’t refuse 🤷🏻‍♂️. Getting #3 gives Stone a lot of leverage.

[@gregfoster6916]

Theirs 3 things this team needs: another point guard, shooting, or a long strong athletic big. So if I keep the pick I would want a point or an athletic big that can shoot. Obviously they have to be able to play defense somewhat as well. Is there anyone in this draft that fits at 3. If not trade down. Or trade out.

[@jackradford9502]

Take the shooter in the draft 50% from 3 and 53% overall.

[@alexandreazevedo9906]

52.1% from 3 🔥

[@greglyon1402]

That doesn't play defense.

[@liberaloptimiste7420]

I would keep all of our picks. I think Risacher or Shepard should be available. Maybe trad a player for a mid 1st round pick this year.

[@tubee2016]

I don't care what they do with the pick. As long as a 3 and D big man is the result its a win. Thats all they're missing.

[@nickcheese]

The Rockets need to follow the Mavericks lead… the additions of Gafford and Washington (rim protection and 3 pt shooting) has turned the mavericks into a whole new animal

[@aleksandarradovanovic8496]

Except Wahington wasn't a good shooter before Dallas and wasn't looked at as a shooter.

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

I like reed sheppard we need shooting and play making to back up vanvleet contract is up in 2 years

[@Bigbaggzceo]

You are a very smart💪🏾

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

@@Bigbaggzceo thanks plus reed sheppard plays good defense and he can move and play without the ball in ✋️ hands he fits real good with Jalen green or amen Thompson and shoots 50 percent from 3 point range. So it doesn't matter if he's 6,1

[@Bigbaggzceo]

When you look at the roster, we have no shooters, he would fit perfect off the bench.

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

@@Bigbaggzceo I agree we need good movement 3 point shooter's real bad to give sengun and Jalen green and amen Thompson more space to score and drive inside

[@Bigbaggzceo]

@@spiritualmysticorder8524Exactly

[@OptionsAnonymous]

What about trading up for Sarr?

[@EF_HUTTON]

Alls I know is you almost gotta draft to keep okc or spurs from getting a big to pair with their big PFS .... BECAUSE if the do we can't compete

[@jkmemes4ewe]

I think Stone should call up the Utah Jazz and try to get Lauri Markkanen! He hits free agency next year! Markkanen last season- 23 points a game, 48% from the field, 39% from 3, 2 assists, and 8+ rebounds!

[@greglyon1402]

With what to offer?

[@jkmemes4ewe]

@greglyon1402 we have plenty of picks and young players! Maybe we can't land both players, but I bet we could make a deal for one of the two! The Jazz could lose Lauri for nothing next summer if he doesn't sign an extension!💁🏻

[@jkmemes4ewe]

@greglyon1402 I did a hypothetical trade on fanspo, with the 3rd pick and a few 2nds and the contracts worked out! The Rockets would trade Brooks and Tate along with the picks I mentioned! The trade was successful and gave the Rockets a +9 win overall!🤔 but like I said hypothetical, they may have to trade other players like our younger core!

[@AkagiRedSun]

I ve seen highlights and couple key games for Sarr and he ain’t star level prospect, honestly most of picks don’t look that good. If I had to choose Zacharie, Reed, or Dilliangham

[@mrhouston8511]

We need a true number 1 go to guy idk if drafting anyone in this draft is gonna put us in a playoff seed

[@CJScottt]

I think were gonna draft Risacher

[@Spaceage713]

That's who I really want

[@user-lm2yy6no1z]

Wr already have more wings than KFC! WE NEED A REPLACEMENT FOR VAN FLEET C'MON PEOPLE HES ON THE WAY OUT WE NEED A FLOOR GENERAL.

[@fahrankahfi9832]

hes trash

[@Htowndude1000]

Risacher or Topic

[@EZC-vk8rl]

trading down 4 spots for corusso or brogdon is insane

[@jeremiahcruz6571]

Zaccharie Risacher as a spot up wing the next mpj?

[@mordakie3805]

Interesting..he does have the upside

[@AreolaGrande94]

couple things... - I'd love to package no. 3 and brooks (+something else if it's not enough) for Mikal Bridges. Bridges is an elite defender whose D only slipped a little because he was expected to be the team's no. 1 scorer. He's a fantastic shooter, can return to being a 3 behind Sengun and Jalen and focus his efforts more on guarding the other team's best player. However, I doubt Brooklyn makes this deal with the Rox (see below) - hahahaha at least we had top 4 protections on our picks in the CP3 trade. Looking at Brooklyn now, what a horrendous deal that was. This would have gone back to BKN if they had the protections Houston had.

[@noshowjoe6596]

Unless Cooper Flagg decides to enter the Draft. I say they should absolutely trade it

[@jojowicaksana9419]

Wow, big surprise, I am a Rockets observer and fan, I really hope and the club must be smart in utilizing the 3 choices in this year's Rockkie draft, the best choice is Red Sherppard, if Alex Sarr will definitely be chosen by the Hawks, if Z Risacherr is not suitable, because he is already there Shergun, I hope the coach and club choose Red Sherppard, if not, don't regret it, OK

[@KevinBiagas-xf6vz]

Keep the pic I like the golf for you. Corn is 7 foot 280 pounds. I think the rockets should look at helm and try to get home.

[@batangmalate742]

I have a feeling they will trade the pick + one of the young players to get a 23-30 year old star player who fits Ime's system.

[@AkagiRedSun]

From the interview from Stone, sounds like they’re set on the roster they have and see how Tari and Adam fits into system with improved young cores we have.

[@greglyon1402]

And who are you talking about at 23-30 years old? Who does he bump from the starting lineup?

[@rayvalmoria8878]

We have to get best shooter when vanfleet's deal is done

[@cris4toba4l17]

Rafael Stone must send very good wine to Brooklyn Gm.

[@alfredmatthews1746]

reed sheppard, donovan clingan or rob dillingham my top 3 choices.

[@user-lm2yy6no1z]

With van fleet in his last year a point guard would be advisable they are also look8ng to move the Dillon contract and Jake londales money eliminating all 3 FA s we got last year making way for new starters and backups on the way up. Having high talent in the pipeline for years is a rocket blessing. It should keep us relevant for years to come. 15:30

[@user-lm2yy6no1z]

Reed shepoard addresses many items the rockets need help ln ball handling,shooting,playmaking. This team has no future floor general.

[@user-kh6vk2ur3c]

Obviously you’re not paying attention. Amen was drafted as the future pg. He is a natural 1. Amen is you’re future PG not a 6’1” Shepperd. More like a 6’6” pg who can defend rebound and control the floor.

[@trill711]

If they draft we need to get either Matas or Clingan

[@st012m]

Love both and Shep.

[@Spaceage713]

I forgot about Matas

[@anewguy08]

What are the Rockets weakness? rim protector, shooting efficiency(brick), shot selection...

[@sardonumspa6033]

20:05 Who in the heck do you think is worth 5 first round draft picks? And most importantly when has that ever worked out for the team that gave up 5 first round picks?

[@Pearlspersona]

ngl trade down to potrade down to protlan get their pick and jermai and shape/afernne for vanfleet cam

[@joshjones8262]

Why isn’t Zack Risacher being talked about more here? 6”10 shooter, plays good defence and we can give him time in the G League to work on his self creation whilst he is filling out his body and putting on strength.

[@dgm199]

Stone’s response to picking best available is a political one. If he does pick he can tell the player he thought they were the 3rd best in draft rather than they played position we wanted. This helps build relationship from the start.

[@4rah46]

Seems better to keep adding young talent (like some shooting!) Trade for a star now, the window starts closing

[@greglyon1402]

The window does not open for three more years. This year was learning how to win at home. Next year will be learning how to win on the road. Followed by how to win in the playoffs.

[@4rah46]

@@greglyon1402 Good point, I was just reluctant to take on more big contracts now. Like to see this core stay together

[@JustGuppy]

The 3rd pick, picks from the Nets and Fred for Trae Young

[@MrDrsogood]

Trade the pick trade the pick

[@prestonriddle1780]

Dont sleep on Matas. Honestly believe Buzelis has the highest upside inside the top 5. Really really like the Causo proposal. I dont think the Bulls do it, but if they pick swapped and traded Caruso for ....AND you can draft a big with the Bulls pick. You do it. Hard to see the upside with Sheppard or Clingan.... really dislike both prospects at #3. Aint happening.

[@xdivine3161]

Draft the pick and get one of those centers!!

[@DoubleDouble45]

Draft Sarr, Zacharie, or Donavan!! No if ands or buts!!!!!

[@valentinojordan9625]

Cling Kong!!!!!!

[@desabram6205]

Trade pick back to Brooklyn with Dillon Brooks for Mikal Bridges

[@Steveooter]

Lol ur sick

[@losdawg6265]

Hellz no!

[@kingmoz]

Why not draft and stash Topic or Risacher?

[@greglyon1402]

In place of whom?

[@hbdabfellas3916]

Clingan for jokic,wemby,Davis,gobert

[@jalenjohnson0339]

Trading Down is probably the most likely option if they want to do some trades. Because if the rockets want to look for a star there not that many stars out there. I dont think Mitchell Ingram or Lauri as much as I like him don’t think they will move the needle. So yeah I’m with trading down you could trade with Portland because if we do we could possibly draft Reed or get Dalton Kinchet. Also if they don’t trade the 14th pick they can get a big like Ware and they can stash him for a year and he backs up Sengun in 2025. I also heard that they could trade with the Bulls like Caruso the 11th pick for the third pick that could be a nice trade If they can’t find the right deal just keep the pick and draft whoever on top of your board. Either way it’s crazy how we struck gold with the Harden trade. Yeah that trade is pretty much negates the damage of the Russ trade. The future is bright in H-Town

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

As far as Donovan clinging he's good on defense 👏 but we do have steven adams and jock landale, I like rèed sheppard a lot and Dalton knecht, Rob Dillingham, Zachariah,

[@CornellG]

Rob to small and is a cone on defense. I like Dalton.

[@greglyon1402]

Landale is a journeyman. Adams is getting old. Clingan matches up really well with Wemby who happens to be in the Rockets own division.

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

@greglyon1402 clingan won't get minutes the rockets need shooting way more because Jalen green and alperun sengun keep getting double teams the rockets can't 🚀 shoot good enough 3 pointers percentage and ime udoka said the team rockets needs shooting

[@spiritualmysticorder8524]

@greglyon1402 and another thing we can't address every position of need in the NBA draft we have to use free agency and trades as well

[@mordakie3805]

@@spiritualmysticorder8524reed shepard solves these issues

[@jineshlachmansingh4709]

Why not move up? Lets get Sarr!

[@anthonylarajr4333]

Keep it on hood lol 😆 💯 🤣 #3

[@hisxlnz]

As a Spurs Fan, please draft Risacher at 3....he is more of a Rocket than a Spur....

[@juqual78]

If you look at what is winning in the n b a right now: it's youth and athleticism. The only team with any old people starting is Minnesota.

[@oddball9743]

We need Donovan Clingan

[@saulmelchor4216]

Get zachary risacher or Nikola Topic and make a run at Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency

[@garybankston9319]

I think Donovan Clingan is going to be the second pick. I he falls to 3, I would take him and keep him. If he is gone, I would trade the pick. Udoka and Stone already inquired about trading for Malcolm Brogdon last season. That is good enough for me and I disagree with anybody in a blink of an eye that doesn't want him. But we need to get a future pick also and Portland to extend Brogdon's contract; he is in his final year. This is the perfect role for Brogdon because his body tends to breakdown with starter minutes. Also if Jalen decides to start the season poorly like he did they last 3 years, we would have Brogdon and Cam to play shooting guard. Malcolm would be a great backup for Fred too.

[@greglyon1402]

Not for the third pick in the draft. He is already over the hill. Do agree that this is a make or break year for Green. Either he gets consistent or becomes a sixth man.

[@user-lm2yy6no1z]

Money money money they are not gonna puck the team option for like 40 million. He gonna be a free agent.

[@mugmain7852]

Ily jacky

[@joshuakam5841]

Pick Clingan at 3 or trade down for Sheppard / Dillingham. I think we're going to Center or PG if we keep the pick

[@stufatotv1567]

I got my eyes on Clingam. I would not like to play against him in the next few years

[@user-ft7md7eb7u]

From the owner speaking sounds like trading the pick. I don’t think the rockets want to add another young player they want to make the playoffs

[@dallstar360]

Idk but it's a beautiful problem to have

[@waynesmith2247]

Zachary from France

[@2bigpooh]

Brogdon? Hell no!

[@Steveooter]

3rd pick for injury prone Brogdon is crazy

[@2bigpooh]

@@Steveooter very crazy.

[@user-lm2yy6no1z]

Amen dont have the handling skills to be the point and he has a bad shot. If you go big this way i could see it but we still need a floor gerneral.

[@greglyon1402]

He handles the ball just fine. Granted his shot is not there yet.

[@stevef8395]

If this draft is weak like I keep hearing than the Rockets should Trade back for some extra picks next year, draft Bronny and bring in Lebron for 2 seasons lol.

[@kentymashmilo758]

Is this the nets pick?

[@robpshow2234]

yep

[@Oy10n]

Shouldn't we get 1st pick?

[@FeIix_the_Cat]

Reed should never be considered a top-5 pick in any draft. Hope we get Topic.

[@jihadmuhammad9491]

I'd grab Zaccharie Risacher or Ron Holland. Holland seems like Tari Eason with better offense. Holland seems like he has the highest potential to be a star and can put up the same points as Jalen and Senguin without holding the ball. If the pick isnt traded, I'd get Risacher at 3 or trade back and package it with Dillon Brooks to get Holland and let Tari and him battle for the starting Small Forward role. I'd rather have a 3rd scorer that has the potential to be better than Jalen and Senguin than a center that is only going to be a back up unless its Alexzander Scar.

[@jalenjohnson0339]

Problem with that we have too many wings already with Jabari Tari and Cam

[@jihadmuhammad9491]

@jalenjohnson0339 Jabari is not moving from PF and Cam is a SG backing up Jalen Green. Dillon Brooks is not a long term solution. The only issue I see is if Tari becomes a legit two way player.

[@jalenjohnson0339]

@@jihadmuhammad9491 I see Cam as more of a 3 even if he can play the two hence why I say is that we have to many wings. If we are looking at guys that could contribute now Reed Shepherd and Dalton Kinchet are probably the best fits for our team

[@jihadmuhammad9491]

@jalenjohnson0339 You don't get Reed Shepard as a top 3 pick. You don't get a guy that's going to be a backup as a top pick in any draft unless your team is loaded. You say we have too many wings but we have too many guards too. Best case scenario, they get someone that's better than someone already on the team and they take their spot. Drafting someone that's always going to be behind a young starter with the third pick makes no sense.

[@jalenjohnson0339]

@@jihadmuhammad9491 Fred not going to be here after this upcoming season most likely. Once Fred is gone Amen is going to start after that your going to need a backup point guard and that guard is Reed he would slid right in to the backup point guard for 2025

[@brandon9161]

what are we going to do with another Rookie? We need to trade it, trade VV and start Amen Thompson at the PG. Go get a SS, u have so many young players, and now the number 3 pick.

[@greglyon1402]

Like who? SGA or Edwards? Teams don't trade superstars unless pressured or they are over the hill.

[@brandon9161]

@@greglyon1402 Ja Morant, Tre Young.