Houston Rockets Trade Brooklyn Nets Picks For Phoenix Suns Picks! Kevin Durant or Devin Booker Next?

Houston Rockets Trade Brooklyn Nets Picks For Phoenix Suns Picks! Kevin Durant or Devin Booker Next?
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the news that the Houston Rockets traded Nets picks BACK to Brooklyn in exchange for future Phoenix Suns picks in addition to the Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, why Houston made this deal, how it impacts their decisions in this year's NBA Draft, what it means for the Rockets future, and will the team be pursuing either Kevin Durant or Devin Booker down the line.
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[@LockedOnRockets]

COMMENT: How are you feeling about the Rockets-Nets trade?

[@alfredmatthews1746]

it sucks

[@David_Valerio]

Logical move.

[@andreapolesso1261]

Bad move. And don't trade for Durant. Take Clingan at 3.

[@slickrick8046]

Too early to say and it’s still early in the off-season. I don’t think Stone is through making moves…especially if Udoka wants to win now.

[@einsteinsuc7078]

💯🚀

[@AreolaGrande94]

I better not hear that they dealt Sengun for a 35 year old, injury prone KD. I'm done with this team if that happens

[@juniorgarcia9292]

if they are willing to deal sengun this means they are drafting and keeping donovan clingan in houston????

[@TXBOYZ2]

@@juniorgarcia9292why tf would we give up Sengun for a new rookie?

[@greglyon1402]

@@juniorgarcia9292 I favor drafting Clingan. In a couple of years, trade either Sengun or Clingan depending on how they perform.

[@einsteinsuc7078]

💯

[@mr.b6629]

@@TXBOYZ2Sengun be getting Manhandled in the paint on defense by bigger Centers.

[@baylorbear0358]

Giving up the Nets 2025 first round pick is comically stupid

[@Ragekiddd]

We shoulda kept the 2025 nets pick 😩

[@themidnightace8295]

That's what I was thinking with how good of a draft it is and the Nets will clearly be bad

[@AkagiRedSun]

Are you kidding? Nets can easily finish 11th spot in the East by just not tanking since they hold no benefit with picks coming from elsewhere. DET, WAS, CHA, ATL and CHI will loose a game on purpose and just getting wins from them will be enough for around 10th pick range. PHX is set up for top 5 picks in 27 and 29 draft in any case possible

[@user-cd1di8nq7g]

@@AkagiRedSunthe rockets are planning ahead by trading for those picks

[@KingLu-]

How many top draft prospects we need 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@staxbeeburner4757]

Facts 6 might already be too many young guys atp i’ve accepted that at least one of these guys are gonna be gone by the beginning of 26

[@htownborn92]

If the Rockets trade all of their young talent and draft capital for Durant I’m done until they at least get rid of Stone. Dudes starting to give me Bill O’Brien vibes with his trades

[@themidnightace8295]

Bro Bill was a tyrant and blatantly sabotaged the Texans

[@JeffreyAllen-sy2ti]

Huh? What trade has he done that been even remotely bad?

[@themidnightace8295]

The only reason I'm okay with Bills dumpster fire he created lead us to Demeco CJ Will and company

[@themidnightace8295]

Bill O'Brien blatantly sabotaged the Texans good thing his actions lead to a change of events lead us to Demeco CJ Will Tank and company

[@wargasam4703]

We don't need you here in our fan base .. He done and gone.

[@kenyb-y7l]

not totally bought in to this trade, we should have kept the Nets picks [possible future all-star players] we now have Sun/Dallas picks that have middle of the first-round value.

[@anewguy08]

2025 Nets could be a top 5 pick, ouch

[@China2TXMan]

Could be 5th pick and release Pistons from their curse lol

[@AkagiRedSun]

How? DET, WAS, ATL, CHA, CHI, TOR will be tanking next season from the East while in the West only has POR, and UTA are be the bad teams and other will be blood bath. BKN can easily make it to play-in next season putting them close to 10th pick. PHX can finish 13th if one of Booker or KD get hurts. West was already stacked but now MEM will be deadly and SAS is not a walk in the park either

[@greglyon1402]

@@AkagiRedSun Nets will in the top ten next year. They did it this year at nine. And look how that worked out in the lottery - #3. Entirely possible it would be top five.

[@Masterbeef343]

The Nets won't trade away Bridges if they don't control their own pick... You think people r that dumb?

[@nobodynobody1574]

This move feels like the Rockets dont have a lot of faith in the pieces they have right now.

[@armandozuniga4623]

They need leadership a veteran

[@malikwilson7387]

​@@armandozuniga4623and that'd why they need KD

[@brinks5294]

Either that or it’s complete opposite, he doesn’t want any more young talent to throw in the mix that we already have. Imagine if we draft another cam white more…. How would he get playing time? So I see it as we have enough talent to compete he just wants the one piece to elevate us

[@notyouraverage10k95]

@@armandozuniga4623no they don’t

[@mported]

Idk what stone is cooking but I hope he doesnt t burn it, I really wish we kept the nets 2025 pick smh

[@mported]

End of video I feel batter but not great

[@AkagiRedSun]

25 nets pick means nothing if Nets still decide to win games next season just to drop the stock value of their picks. DET, WAS, CHA, TOR and possibly CHI will loose on purpose to get draft pick next season so can’t out loose them making them another late first round pick if they just wants to get a win from those team. There’s no way PHX can get better 2026 onwards since PHX is not a prime location to bring any stars

[@slickrick8046]

⁠@@AkagiRedSun Teams were doing that this past season and the Nets still ended up with the #3 pick. Brooklyn may not be a prime location to bring in any stars either.

[@KingLu-]

How many top draft prospects we need 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@owenkonneh8607]

This was the dumbest trade. Dont justify this Jackson! Next yr draft will be way better and to have the Nets pick was way more valuable!! Stone is tripping.

[@kylecityy]

Nets wouldve kept bridges then and ended up a borderline play in team. We gain 2 picks in 2029 which means we can wait and see until next off season for them to use draft capital in a trade

[@brandonthomas4175]

He's not justifying it. He stated that he was uncomfortable with certain aspects of this trade. He's just calling it as "HE SEES" it. Whats the matter with that? Relax...

[@zracrental7466]

Amen

[@brandonthomas4175]

@@zracrental7466 aint no amen...stop

[@zracrental7466]

@@brandonthomas4175 Nets pick more valuable than this year. What u talking bout?

[@oscararredondo9672]

I'm impressed the nets unloaded Bridges ( a border line all-star) for so much draft capital

[@SnakeMaster420]

Knicks going all in and nets held out and got a great deal

[@greglyon1402]

And I don't think he really moves the needle all that much.

[@whymojo2164]

@@greglyon1402It all depends on if they keep og and hartenstein. But if they lose even 1 of them then I agree they won’t be that much better and it makes the trade look worse.

[@brodiecahill1115]

He wasn't close to all star. He was quite average really

[@Kinghrockets]

This is a great deal. There will be other drafts like next years draft. In a few years, people may be talking about the 2026 or future drafts as amazing. Adding these extra picks will be really beneficial for a future pipeline of talent.

[@greglyon1402]

Except you knew that the Nets pick in 2025 would be in the top ten and possibly higher depending on how the balls drop.

[@kylecityy]

​@greglyon1402 its possible they could make the play in and not be in the lottery at all when you have Mikal... and they have nothing to lose by being a win now team so they go out and sign some nice players. Instead lets wait til next off season to make a star player trade and now ee have additional draft capital for maybe devin booker.

[@richardblakbary2245]

⁠@@kylecityyby this same logic you can also argue that Dallas and Phoenix are in the playoffs. Why not cash in on what we know now, the nets didn’t have a good year last year and likely won’t this year. Versus phoenix and Dallas resigning their star players to 5 year deals?

[@kylecityy]

@@richardblakbary2245 the nets didnt have a good year, but didnt have a terrible year to the point we would be certain they could be a top 10 pick, let alone top 3. The chances of suns going into rebuild feels to be much more higher due to how expensive they are and aging players. At the end of the day the rockets got 4 picks for the price of 2. More assets the better while we wait to see who actually will stay on the rockets and who wont. The people who wont stay, those extra picks will be used to gain pieces next off season via trade to solidify a championship team in 2025-2026 season.

[@harryallen6806]

The proven best way to win a championship in the NBA is with the guys you draft. See Boston, Denver, Golden State. See the 1994 Houston Rockets who had a rookie in a key roll. The Rockets have one of the best young core of at least three potential superstars and a bunch of really good other young players. Greed and impatience always ends up in disaster, says a soon to be not a Rockets Fan!

[@juniorgarcia9292]

very good comment

[@gabrielcarrasco9078]

San Antonio is probably the best example. Draft your 2-3 stars and sign the rest.

[@MrYirci]

In a vacuum this might be good trade but after seeing what Nets got from Knicks, Rockets could have forced the deal. For Nets, getting their picks back was essential to work everything out. Stone at least should have got one more 1st round pick and a couple of second rounds or a player like Cam Johnson. Unfortunately Nets front office schooled Rockets front office.

[@savio__sunny8367]

bro we gave them 1 pick swap and 1 pick and in return we got 2 picks and 2 pick swaps. in what way is that bad? great trade and we now instead of owning brooklyns future we own the suns which is good becuase we have 3 years to use the picks

[@AkagiRedSun]

Cam Johnson is a liability and we don’t want another salary to pay for a long term who’s only gonna be average, and future PHX 25 27 29 picks are much better than 25 26 27 when East is so weak that just by not tanking they have a chance to finish 10 or 11th seed due to so many teams ready to tank for future stars while PHX will be destined to be @ss by 26 onwards in a very strong West.

[@chasematzke1975]

@@savio__sunny8367 because the additional picks and pick swaps are from good, playoff teams and not the nets. This is not difficult to understand.

[@savio__sunny8367]

@@chasematzke1975 Do you really think we would get lucky again by getting another top 5 pick? This year was pure luck, don’t forget the nets ain’t trading bridges if they didn’t do the rockets trade. We have enough talent, now the only point of picks is to trade, instead if of needing to cash in picks now we can wait 3 years and phoenix could be bad by then

[@derrickgiles5288]

​@@savio__sunny8367exactly. Stone did an excellent job.

[@Percyripped]

I dont understand why we traded the nets picks?!?! They are literally tanking over there

[@user-vu5yd2kg9f]

This trade is fucking stupid

[@Htowndude1000]

KD trade reminds me of the Barkley trade

[@solid3359]

No more project player please

[@irabrownjr.9582]

This tells me that they are committed to their core 6 and the future. You never know that fourth time at KD Might panned out.

[@TeeBeatz]

Been following this podcast for years and this is so good. Good rockets!! From UK and FR

[@wmbriggz]

A chart would have been nice ...

[@kenyb-y7l]

we should have kept the NETS picks [possible future all-star players] instead we get SUNS/DALLAS picks that has middle of the first round written all over it.

[@savio__sunny8367]

we already have too many young talented players, these top picks wont getting playing time

[@AkagiRedSun]

We got stock piles of young and limited contracts to go around. We can’t keep drafting and expect to keep current core six without getting into salary issue every year. OKC is start dumping their young core to Open up spot for limited max rookie extensions too and HOU will start loosing theirs as well.

[@KingLu-]

How many top draft prospects we need 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@AnimeBronx]

You have no clue what you’re talking about. 🤡

[@nobodynobody1574]

Not a fan of this trade. I know the nets are gonna suck. Im very skeptical about the suns sucking .

[@AkagiRedSun]

They cannot suck better than DET, WAS, TOR, CHA, ATL if they just wish not to loose on purpose putting them in play-in situation. PHX and Rockets could end up at 13th seed even if they try in the West

[@TexasRo]

Yes to Kevin Durant for two years. He is dominant more so than anything we have today.

[@claytonhoyle9405]

I do feel better about it after watching this. Thanks JG for putting it in perspective!

[@camddvp]

I feel a little better. I hate they got rid of the next year pick

[@dustynmoser2931]

I’m hoping if both Jalen and AL P can really step up and one become a top end #1 and the other be a great 1b we could be really setup to build like the Celtics have.

[@AERrJORDAN]

My first reaction was rage for giving away the 2025 nets pick. But after your video and some thinking i can see the reasoning behind it. The nets are only tanking because they now have their own picks back. If we would have kept them there only was a slim chance for it to be a top 3 pick again and honestly i hope our core six gets good enough so that with the suns pick we can get 1 Superstar and be a contender

[@aureliocorona1470]

Fire stone!!

[@richelorza1148]

I don’t think it’s stone it’s Tillman the owner

[@alexandreazevedo9906]

The fans that go "i believe everything media says" should be the ones fired

[@KingLu-]

How many top draft prospects we need 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@aureliocorona1470]

@KingLu- why do you want to gift potential picks?

[@KingLu-]

@@aureliocorona1470 If you know anything about bball, that move was to have leverage in the future too.

[@andreapolesso1261]

I hope the Rockets don't make the Durant trade. Take the 3 and draft Clingan.

[@toontoonjr.]

Yall remember how it felt when DeAndre Hopkins got traded for a bag of chips? Kinda how it feels giving back the picks🤦‍♂️

[@noobt2464]

THE NETS WOULDN’T HAVE TRADED MIKAL IF THEY WEREN’T CONFIDENT THEY WOULD GET THEIR PICKS BACK. THIS IS BASICALLY A 3 TEAM TRADE WHERE THERE WERE A LOT OF DEALS UNDER THE TABLE. THINK!!

[@fredgibson221]

Rockets were begging Brooklyn to take back their picks earlier this year. It had nothing to do with Bridges. Brooklyn new rockets were desperate. They decided to trade Bridges and Fleece New York out of all their picks and then say rockets are desperate so let's now Fleece them and get our picks back. What the rockets have done is no different than a guy chasing a woman for a year and she's constantly telling him no,no,no,no. You can't tell me Brooklyn can't just trade Bridges to NewYork. Brooklyn didn't need the rockets. Brooklyn already knew rockets were desperate. Rockets were chasing them. Not the other way around. Ime Udoka wants Durant. That's why they wanted the suns picks. Literally begging Brooklyn to take their picks back. Ime wants Durant. That's a whole other problem in itself.

[@John-ct9zs]

This kind of stupid stuff is probably owner Tillman Feritita’s idea

[@noelconnell9094]

I see this as a potential multi team deal down the road to get someone who truly fits with this very talented core

[@jalenjohnson0339]

If the rockets trade Sengun for Kevin Durant I’m going to be super pissed there no way you trade a young all star level big for an aging superstar in Kevin Durant. Now if it’s Devin Booker I would be fine with it he still in his prime and he fits the timeline and he a number one option and he a top 20 player. Thats the player I would trade for. No to KD and if Booker gets fed up and wants out I’ll would be all over that that’s my thoughts on it

[@themidnightace8295]

Senguin will not be included in a trade unless its for a Superstar

[@Htown_babyyyyy]

I think if it came down to it rockets would trade green then sengun

[@greglyon1402]

@@Htown_babyyyyy True, but only for Booker.

[@-Yu_Tsugami]

​@themidnightace8295 not everyone is a fuckin Anthony Edwards. Take times to become a superstar. probably next season All star selection if he still becomes better than this past season

[@themidnightace8295]

@-Yu_Tsugami Lol why are you coming at me I'm just saying I don't think our young stars will get traded, and I'm patient and willing to wait and let them grow I personally wouldn't trade anyone unless it is for Anthony Edwards

[@mindofzyzz8805]

I suggest making a chart of the rockets draft assets and roster as a visual aid for videos.

[@LockedOnRockets]

Will absolutely do this in the future! Thanks!

[@TheTienBang]

All of this is going to be for Booker watch. Jalen Green, fillers, Suns get their picks back and additional picks for Booker. Not saying I’m 100% on board with this nor am I a huge fan of Book but it makes more sense to give Phoenix a huge haul for Booker than for Durant.

[@greglyon1402]

Spot on. I can see Green, Landale, Tate, #3, and their picks/swaps back. But the Rockets would need this year's Suns first pick (#22) so the Rockets can add a backup. But not more.

[@MarkRichards-kf6zz]

U maybe on to something I like 👍

[@juniorgarcia9292]

COMMENT: How are you feeling about the Rockets-Nets trade? on paper it looks like we traded picks inside the top 7 for picks on the high 20s lmao not good at all

[@HouStoneSZN]

Thanks JG

[@Indigo_LaCrown]

If the rockets make a deep run in the playoffs, we don't have to worry about this trade. Suns already said that they're not traded Kevin Durant but that might change next year. So this is just something we have to worry about.... At least for this season

[@kenyb-y7l]

I'm still a rockets fan, it's just now I have a headache 😒

[@pitongus]

Tilman and Stone are a curse to this franchise.

[@oblockcertified7787]

How? How long we gonna keep drafting lottery picks for? We have 6 lottery picks, we don’t need anymore. Time to get a superstar like booker and some vets to coach the youngins and start winning now. Enough lottery picks

[@anthonygarces2466]

I feel like these these types of moves without actual people moving are kind of hard to quantify winners and losers, but I think betting on the suns as they're built to be bad in a few years is a great bet. New owner that's already pinching pennies, they got swept last year and are getting older, already capped out by beal and his no trade clause, they're definitely a great long term bet in 28 and 29. We really just don't need another young guy this upcoming year or the next, I like betting on the cast of guys we have and loading up the war chest for a few years down the line if the development isn't there

[@anthonygarces2466]

i don't hate kd on the team as the 3/4 but considering his age and injury history, we really really have to be wary of what we're giving up. If they're being stubborn let's just hang up and move on, keep sheppard away from the spurs

[@christianmeneses4996]

The nets would have never done the bridges and trade if they weren't getting the 2025 pick back it makes no sense

[@greglyon1402]

True, but either way, the Nets would land in the top ten of the draft with a chance of jumping up.

[@DaltonGK1]

Go Rockets! Thanks for your hard work!

[@solid3359]

Good Rockets are all set for the future.. they will retain the number 3 pick. Sheppard, CLINGAN or Knecht.

[@YTTheDeepEnd]

I want them to use there trade assets this year but this 3rd overall pick is very very important when it comes to trading for a superstar pick because the draft lottery is already played out … I definitely feel like there will be a major move today I just hope we don’t do anything we regret … Udoka wants to win NOW…I feel like stone is still on the patient end..I trust stone 🙌🏾

[@kenyb-y7l]

please salvage this by drafting a FULL-SIZE center with the number 3 pick, last year we lost 8 to 10 games because we could not match up in the low post. [no more small ball please]

[@pigmarkvenezuela]

Please don't do dumb things to get Durant... Trust the core...

[@zerolop6595]

Don’t forget how loaded 2025 and 26 are going to be. With multiple potential all star or stars. I would have given the net their 27 pick/swap instead of next year swap. Rafael really doesn’t know how to negotiate. And people keep saying it’s 14% chance but I’m not even talking about Copper Flagg 1-10 will be great players. And even if the Nets landed #15 that would still be way better than this years #1 pick.

[@chalando6124]

this trade was stupid. Im sorry.

[@CarlFair]

Great trade between the nets and rockets. There is and was no guarantee that the nets pick next year would get the rockets Cooper flag. The odds of getting an nba star or a future draft star with the suns pick is a far better bet. Go Rockets 🚀

[@fredgibson221]

What does these three teams have in common. Boston, Denver, Okc. Two of these teams won by drafting a developing their own players and one traded for a young player with the potential to be a Superstar in Okc. Two roads rockets can go. Same way as these other three or continue with the old mindset of chasing a Superstar platform another team. Recent results tells us what works. We're about to find out if the Rockets have been paying attention or not!

[@MarkRichards-kf6zz]

Come on H-Town let's go KD all day!!!!!

[@marcusnorman3179]

Should have kept picks. Durant is not worth it. Ask OKC.

[@brodiecahill1115]

OKC haven't done shit since KD left. Not even close to finals

[@rodricktownsend]

Let’s get it Jackson!!!

[@davidjeanfrancois5589]

As a Nets and Suns fan good trade for the Rockets you got us again

[@robertomaldonado2723]

You have to think that Houston wants to trade the #3 pick for future assets to use for a superstar trade later

[@user-fx8rm2bi2d]

We doing the same mistake Brooklyn did

[@TandemKnights]

This trade makes no sense, we don't need KD, we don't want KD. The Rockets were in the catbird seat with all those Brooklyn picks, they announced they are tanking with the bridges deal! WTF

[@anthonyliu7893]

They should have gotten cam thomas on it and trade bench players

[@jeffb6979]

The Rockets are set up for their future. Eventually though, they to start actually winning and becoming a consistent playoff/championship contender.

[@davidnguyen3363]

Very rare do they trade quality players to the same conference

[@ImAHorrorFreak89]

Both players are playing well right now, and please, our Rockets are going to choose winning players now. Come on, Rockets! Win now, players! Go all out! Come on, baby, right now, okay? And thank you.

[@ericmausbach1808]

I might be a Thunder fan by the time the season tips off....I'd like to cheer on a team with competent ownership/management. Three years of losing for this?

[@Tip_EA]

Rockets don’t need more young prospects This trade keeps our young core for now and gains us more assets in the future. Win for the rockets

[@rodricktownsend]

Great show and Gooo Rockets!!

[@KiddLondon]

Personally i dont mind is trading back the nets picks. We have the young players already theres no reason to keep building on that. We need the superstar now. The team is ready.

[@greglyon1402]

None of the young core has even been in the playoffs. Rockets are three years away from contending.

[@Sawbucks23]

As a Suns fan, all I can say is please make this trade!

[@roderickwilliams6962]

Only way this makes sense is if the suns are going to rebuild they should have kept the nets pick

[@feifeihydro6282]

The 2025 Nets pick may end up to be a top 3 pick.

[@irabrownjr.9582]

Now if they complete an A post season with the draft get Reed Sheppard pick two words John Stockton....

[@davidwaynetamayo]

If they trade for Durant, I am done. Go Rockets. 🚀

[@rafaelrocha5114]

Even with Mikal, the Nets would be terrible next season, this trade doesn't make any sense

[@oscararredondo9672]

still dont see much of an upside at all for making a deal, standing pat with those nets picks makes more sense

[@KyouOneZilla]

It's nice they have a bit of a break in the 2026 draft. Get a nice break from developing prospects.

[@AkagiRedSun]

If Rockets trade down tonight it means we’re holding on to PHX pick If Rockets pick Reed Sheppard it means Rockets are shopping current 6 core If Rockets pick Clingan it means Rockets are about to make a move very soon

[@greglyon1402]

Agree. Clingan can be traded in the future for value like Gobert was traded. I like trading with Blazers for #7 & 14 to land a back up point guard and back up big.

[@FrederickGreen-hi7qc]

The only reason BK wants their picks back is so they can tank. Why would the NBA allow that?

[@Richard-wv9qv]

What happened to the pod father of the rockets? Haven't seen him lately; I like whenwhen he is on your show

[@ericmausbach1808]

The Nets were going to trade Bridges regardless....we got played. BTW, Devin Booker is only 27, so don't expect the Sun's to bottom out anytime soon....Booker will be 32 in 2029, and they'll still be competitive....especially if we trade them Sengun (if the rumors are true).

[@Mrran4life]

WSH, hornets, piston and hawks will all tank for Flagg next year. Nets wouldn’t make the bridges deal if the rockets deal didn’t happen. Let’s be patient and see where this goes.

[@juniorgarcia9292]

rockets probably love like donovan clingan a lot if they are thinking of trading sengun

[@-Yu_Tsugami]

that's highkey sad after what Alp try to do his best this whole 3 season and improving. still not enough huh? sigh

[@zerolop6595]

Still not a great move by the Rockets. Mikal was rumored to want out and demand a trade. Nets had no leverage and we gave up the best draft capital 2025 and we got nothing for the best draft in the coming years 2025 and 2026. They should have asked for one more pick just for how valuable 2025 is or get something for 2026 Bad move imo. We just facilitated things for the Nets to get an overhaul on picks.

[@alfredmatthews1746]

stone is clearly over his head as GM. Giving him an extension was stupid. I'm willing to bet he will ruin tonight.

[@sheesh4488]

Even though I wouldn’t have done it they picked at the top of the draft 3 year in a row got a player like sequin eventually they are gonna have to pay can’t pay all of them and another potential star

[@datronbrown7179]

Stone is trying to make a dynasty for ten years, at the least

[@greglyon1402]

On paper, the pick trade looks good, but in reality it is not good. While it is noice to push those picks down the road when the Suns should be down. But even prior to the Bridges trade, the Nets were going to be a top ten pick next year with a good chance of moving up as I project them to be around 6-8 range. As it stands, it is not a good deal to pursue Durant. He is in the last years of a spectacular career. Even if the Rockets obtained him, their core is not ready to contend. They are still three years away. None of their young core has even been in the playoffs. Now I could see trading Green, #3, and the Suns future picks/swaps for Booker, but the Suns are not doing that. The Rockets need to not fall into the trap of trading for aging stars at the expense of their development, is not good. As for the Bridges trade, I really don't think Bridges moves the needle all that much. At least not enough to catch the Celtics. I really believe a trade is in place with the Blazers if Clingan is available at #3. Rockets take #7 and #14 grab a backup pg and back up center.

[@aureliocorona1470]

Let's be real the rockets got dupe😂

[@user-vu5yd2kg9f]

Stone will be nets g.m.

[@AnimeBronx]

Reed S. is a bench player. You waste the #3 pick on a backup PG.

[@jamesgadson1885]

I feel better about this trade now that U broke it down unless they gut half of there young developing players for KD. I think they should draft the 3rd pick and let these young guys develop and gel together at least one more year before getting rid of anyone. Go 🚀.

[@ericmausbach1808]

When the fans are smarter than the front office. SMH

[@teb5479]

Its early but that 2027 NBA draft is shaping up to be MUCH better then the Cooper Flag draft. HT: 6-7 - WT: 225 wing with shades of Lebron/Zion by the name of Tyran Stokes.

[@fredgibson221]

Don't know how people missed Tillman Fertita himself come out about a month ago while talking about the new practice facility saying how I'm Udoka told him he didn't need anymore young players. The young players he has was enough. There's a reason why Okc future is very bright and the rockets will end up doing the same thing over again. Constantly chasing this pipe dream of trading for a Superstar only to fail again. Get rid of your young talent for old washed up players. Old saying is you keep beating your head against the wall and still don't get it. So you do it over and over and over.

[@BK-wp1jj]

Knowing the Nets luck they will have the worse record and end with a high pick. Houston was very lucky with the pick this year that should have ended at 9 or 10 but became s 3. At least the Nets know though that the Harden trade will not end as bad for them as the Boston trade that landed the Celts Tatum & Brown.

[@gavingardner5449]

Terrible deal for Houston, fucking hate it.

[@esoj3188]

Rockets did look better with out Sengun after his injury . Defensively and offensively .

[@-Yu_Tsugami]

So u tellin me Sengun is the whole problem? right. sure..

[@luispatino9131]

They gonna have to change the name to Houston rookies since thats all they want in their roster

[@astronomicalphenomenal032]

I’ve never SEEN SOMEBODY TRADE BACK DRAFT PICKS “TOP5” picks !! 😡😡

[@fredgibson221]

If Kevin Durant ends up on the rockets, that means Ime Udoka won out and got his way. That would also mean the end of the rockets bright future.