The Houston Rockets may not be content with adding another young prospect to their roster in the upcoming NBA Draft.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, rival executives anticipate that Houston will actively explore trade scenarios involving the No. 10 overall pick in exchange for more established, win-now players.
This strategy reflects the organization’s growing impatience to make tangible progress toward playoff contention.
The Rockets already have a strong core of young talent, but the lack of immediate impact from last year’s No. 3 pick, Reed Sheppard, has reportedly raised internal concerns about the value of bringing in another lottery selection at this stage of the team’s development.
League insiders suggest that unless Houston sees a can’t-miss star in the 2025 draft class, they’re more likely to convert the pick into a seasoned contributor who can help elevate them into the postseason conversation.
With cap space, trade assets, and a clear desire to turn the corner competitively, the Rockets could become one of the more aggressive teams on the trade market this summer.
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— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) May 17, 2025
