In the first 5+17, the Rockets' two draft picks were finalized, two positions were reinforced, and the four hot rookies became candidates
It is not easy for the NBA to rebuild the team, there are a large number of high-ranking rookies, but the Kings who have not entered the playoffs for more than a decade, and there are also 76ers who have won the title and explored the flowers in a row. The Rockets were a relatively successful draft this year, and after Stone's operation, the Rockets selected four rookies, Jaylen Green, Shin Kyung, Garupa and Christopher. In next season's draft picks, the Rockets' picks are basically determined, and their draft picks will be at least in the top five.
The Most Ideal for the Rockets is to sign the title, the worst can also be in the top five, the Nets entered the playoffs, the Timberwolves also entered the Western Conference playoffs, the Cavaliers were eliminated, so the Nets draft pick will be 17th pick. The Rockets' two first-round draft picks this year have basically determined the picks, which is enough for the Rockets to strengthen, mainly focusing on the forward and center positions. This is the Rockets' shortcoming, and the team needs a rookie with strong athletic talent to make up for the problem of the front.
In the top five picks, Bancello, Chet, Smith and Sharp were candidates, with Sharp and Jaylen Green in the same position, and he was the Rockets' final choice. Bancello will be very capable of attacking, the defensive problems will be larger, Chet is too thin, and Smith has a single offensive method. The top five choices of the Rockets are basically selected among these players, if it is a sign, the Rockets will have the initiative, if the alignment is not ideal, the Rockets can only pick the remaining players.
The 17th pick rockets have a high probability of choosing a defensive center, the second choice is a standard wing player, even if the top five picks choose one of the three popular rookies, the position is not conflicting, they are more in the 4 position. The Rockets draft pays more attention to defense, the team's draft conference last season selected Jaylen Green, Shin Kyoto is more offensive than defensive, this year is the draft of the small year, the Rockets need some more functional players, the interior of the defense, the front line of the 3D players are reinforcement targets.
The Rockets have the penultimate record this season and need a big pick in the middle of the swing, but the NBA has not been satisfied with the swing in the past two years, and it is not ruled out that the Rockets got the fifth pick. The Rockets' initiative this year is entirely in their own hands, some instant players can change the first round of the draft, and Wall's expired contract is not worried about home. The Rockets could consider trading high picks with 17 picks, and many teams may not value this year's rookies.
As a rebuilding team, the Rockets have established Jaylen Green as the core, Porter Jr.'s situation should be decided according to the contract extension, if the two sides reach an agreement, he is also one of the cores, if the renewal issue is not close, the Rockets will also shoot at a high point, using Porter Jr. in exchange for draft picks and young players. The Rockets will have more salary space in the summer of 2023, they need to survive another season, from Harden's departure to the end of the season, the Rockets have entered the rebuild for two years, everything is moving in a better direction, and the Rockets' two draft picks this year are key.
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