GM Rafael Stone finally will find out who’s available with the third overall pick, but...
The Rockets likely would happily move either Smith or Holmgren into their retooled frontcourt if either, rather than Banchero, is on the board when they are on the clock.As much as Stone has, since lottery night, said he will not concern himself with fit or needs, the Rockets seem inclined to choose a wing with at least one of their other picks .
Just as the timing of their first pick fortuitously brings a chance to add a big man with star potential, their pick from the Nets offers a chance to select when a run on wings is expected. There could be similar options with the 26th pick the Mavericks will make for the Rockets, though with greater uncertainty about how the players taken in that range might pan out. That would be especially true if the Rockets continue to draft with a priority on upside, rather than for safe bets to fill roles.
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