The Houston Rockets could add to their core in the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Houston Rockets have one of the brightest futures in the NBA with seven first-round picks since 2021 on the roster.
In next summer's draft, they could look to add to that young group with UConn freshman forward Liam McNeeley, who was mocked to the Rockets with the No. 12 overall pick by Bleacher Report analyst Jonathan Wasserman and compared to Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray. "NBA teams should see an easy fit and appealing archetype with Liam McNeeley. He should look like one of the top freshmen shooters, and he'll sell scouts further by scoring out of different sets/actions and making IQ plays. "Plug-and-play" figures to be a commonly used phrase to describe McNeeley's game for Connecticut and eventually the NBA.
The Rockets need to start focusing on winning rather than the future, but if McNeeley has a strong season with the Huskies and he's within Houston's range for the draft, the team may look to take a flier on another young prospect.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021.
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