Will the rockets trade back into the draft?

No... While I hope the Rockets retained or attain a 2026 second rounder, I think the Rockets will do well to miss this draft.

I think it's been underestimated how hard it is to develop so many young players at once.

 

Brooks was starting to look too stiff and slow for my liking. I like him too but we can do better.

 

Tilman just buys players via trades like Westbrook and Durant.

 

Ugh. No need for an undersized SG. Y'all get tunnel vision when it comes to Cougars.

 

Value picks I’d enjoy are Fleming or Reynaud.

 

It’s kinda dumb that the Rockets are still doing this event.

 

we don't pick until 58

 

im with you on this why have a party you just traded away the pick

 

@Jontro you going to get your $1 refund? I would call corporate.

 

I’ve been to 2 of these. Last year, which was meh with the fam. And one pre-kids with the boys which was historic and epic - the Toyota draft night we traded Rudy Gay for Shane Battier lololol. The place went crazy! Mixed reactions but everyone was shocked.

 

If we can get Walter Clayton in late first or early second I’d take that if possible lol. I think he’ll be a baller.

 

i know someone who knows someone that's someone's cousin. so i got a discout for 50c

 

That’s legit! 11 year old hustler. I see you as Ray Liotta from Goodfellas.

 

First round no. Second round maybe. But honestly I’d just try to find an undrafted gem.

 

Pretty sure that was one of the 5 2nd-rounders. We have no picks, but I bet we buy one.

 

What would it take to get Jovic from Miami? Late first round?

 

The Rockets will likely get into this draft in my opinion. May be a larger deal, or a simple purchase, but I think the Rockets want to have some stash players. I think Tilman may be tired of hearing how he cheaped out in 2017-2018 when he had a contender (which is true) and decides to spend a little money. He may even be on the hunt to recoup some of those future 2nd rounders as well.

 

If I was Stone I would reload some of my bullets between this draft and next year by buying picks.

Its the only way to be aggressive in trades while keeping young talent.

Specially since Durant has a small window with us. We have no time to lose.

 

Any cheap owners willing to sell us a lotto pick for cash?

 

Ryan Kalkbrenner is a seasoned vet.