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[3rd pick] Who do you want?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., May 12, 2024.

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Who do you want with the 3rd pick?

Poll closed Today at 2:52 PM.

  1. Trade the pick

    113 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. Zaccharie Risacher

    55 vote(s)
    8.9%

  3. Stephon Castle

    11 vote(s)
    1.8%

  4. Donovan Clingan

    56 vote(s)
    9.0%

  5. Zach Edey

    21 vote(s)
    3.4%

  6. Matas Buzelis

    13 vote(s)
    2.1%

  7. Rob Dillingham

    28 vote(s)
    4.5%

  8. Reed Sheppard

    268 vote(s)
    43.2%

  9. Nikola Topić

    48 vote(s)
    7.7%

  10. Dalton Knecht

    7 vote(s)
    1.1%
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  1. zeeshan2

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    Yes, I think Sarr is already functional as a defender, lob threat kind of guy. He should be able to at least play backup center minutes day one. Maybe he is not as polished as Clingan defensively but his mobility and overall athleticism makes up for a lot of that.
     
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    yixiixiy Member

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    He’s a very good scout that was on the No Ceiling team and went on to do his own gig. He also went on the podcast with Dubose talking about Rockets options. Smart and eloquent scout imo.

    Also, it’s ok that others are high on players you don’t like ;)

     
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    I think we are picking Clingan
     
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    https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...-hawks-with-top-pick-alex-sarr-falls-to-no-2/

    1. Hawks: Risacher (“There's some growing speculation that the Hawks could be trending away from Sarr with Risacher, Clingan and Sheppard being among the players they are reportedly interested in.”)

    2. Wizards: Sarr (“I don't expect Sarr will get out of the top two. He's probably the only player in the draft that we can say that with some confidence at this point, even if he is losing momentum in Atlanta.”)

    3. Rockets: Sheppard (“The Rockets have been said to like Sheppard and it's not hard to understand why. He could provide an understudy for Fred VanVleet and be penciled in to take over for him a couple of years down the road, while giving Jalen Green a backcourt partner. Houston is flush with young wings and Clingan will reportedly not work out for them, so unless they deal the pick, Sheppard would seem to fit.”)

    4. Spurs: Castle (“Risacher, Sheppard and Castle are the players that San Antonio is believed to be most interested in if they stay at No. 4.”)

    5. Pistons: Buzelis
    6. Hornets: Knecht
    7. Blazers: Clingan (“Clingan is in the mix at both No. 1 and No. 2, but if he gets past Washington, there's the potential for a fall.”)
    8. Spurs: Salaun
    9. Grizzlies: Holland (“The Grizzlies love Clingan are trying to move up to get him. If they can't move up, they'll explore moving down, with Yves Missi, Zach Edey and Kel'el Ware all being reported possibilities. If they stay here, Holland makes sense.”)

    10. Jazz: C.Williams
    11. Bulls: D.Carter
    12. Thunder: Topic
    13. Kings: Dillingham
    14. Blazers: J.McCain
     
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    I love Sheppard but if Sarr falls to us we should take him. His ceiling as a player would be an amazing fit for this team. Absolutely worth the risk imo.
     
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    What if the Rockets are high on someone like Dalton Knecht but can't find a trade down? Do they take him at 3?
     
    #3028 StoneBall, Jun 18, 2024
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    Ugh. I’m starting to get my hopes up for Sarr.
     
    #3029 Houston77, Jun 18, 2024
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    "Let's just let it play out......" - Jabari Smith Jr
     
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    This mock draft is much better than a lot of them imo.
     
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    My gut feeling is no, but it can't be ruled out.
    If his defense was solid, he would be much higher on the list.
     
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    Makes more sense than most of them I've seen, although there's no way I'm taking Buzelis if I'm Detroit
     
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    What have I missed?

    Just a couple of days ago it was reported that Clingan would be working out for us...

    Has there been some new development?
     
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    Assuming Clingan wants the chance to be a starter.
     
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    Sarr
     
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    My preferred Rox Board now:

    1. Sarr
    2. Sheppard
    3. Clingan (in a vacuum still a solid prospect)
    4. Buzelis
    5. Risacher
    6. Williams
    7. Castle
    8. Carter
    9. Salaun
     
    #3037 yixiixiy, Jun 18, 2024
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    Why would anyone have Clingan over Edey?
     
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    1. Sarr. But no realistic chance of the Rockets getting him.
    2. Clingan. Potential to be elite defensively. Needs a lot of work on the offensive side.
    3. Sheppard/Castle/Risacher. I'd be fine with any of these guys.
     
    #3039 PeppermintCandy, Jun 18, 2024
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    He'd have a chance to be a starter here. All he needs to do is beat out Sengun.

    I don't want anyone who needs a spot guaranteed.
     
    #3040 rimrocker, Jun 18, 2024
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