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Dec 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone

Three International Prospects the Houston Rockets Could Target in the 2025 Draft

The Rockets have drafted well in recent years and could add more talent to the roster in 2025 with two first round selections.

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Three International Prospects the Houston Rockets Could Target in the 2025 Draft

The Rockets have drafted well in recent years and could add more talent to the roster in 2025 with two first round selections.

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Apr 1, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Liam McNeeley

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Three College Players the Houston Rockets Could Target in the 2025 Draft

With two selections in the first round of the upcoming NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets will have the opportunity to add another talented young player to their roster.

Mar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Elmarko Jackson (13) drives against Samford Bulldogs guard A.J. Staton-McCray (5)

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Looking Back: Early 2024 Mock Draft Slots 5-Star Guard to Houston Rockets

Prior to Houston's 42-win season in 2023-24, NBA Draft analysts projected the team to select a high-profile guard.

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Rockets Take 'Crafty Shotmaker' in Latest Mock Draft

The Houston Rockets are looking to add one of the high-rising freshmen in the country in a 2025 mock draft.

Wisconsin Lutheran High School's Kon Knueppel (33) goes up for a layup against Pewaukee High School in the Division 2 state championship game during the WIAA state boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
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NBA Mock Draft: Rockets Take Talented Duke Freshman

The Houston Rockets could add another blue blood prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) and Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (12) await a free throw attempt during the second quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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Houston Rockets' Reed Sheppard Drafted No. 1 In 2024 NBA Re-Draft

The Houston Rockets rookie is making a strong impression early on in his career.

Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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Predicting Reed Sheppard's Role With the Rockets In His Rookie Season

The rookie out of Kentucky will be competing in a deep roster, and should find early success in his role.

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Reed Sheppard shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Houston Rockets in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Early Redraft Sees Reed Sheppard Go First Overall, Rockets Land Stellar Defender

In CBS Sports' early 2024 redraft, the Houston Rockets miss out on Reed Sheppard, but land a dominant defensive force instead.

Mar 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks to his team during a Cleveland Cavaliers time-out in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

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Rockets Land Prized Scorer in 2025 Mock Draft

In Bleacher Report's way-too-early 2025 mock draft, the Houston Rockets walked away with a lethal scoring threat.

Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1) grabs a loose ball against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) during the second half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Rockets Land All-SEC Big Man in Early 2025 Mock Draft

In the latest 2025 mock draft, the Houston Rockets nabbed one of the top centers in the SEC.

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Rockets' Reed Sheppard Forces NBA Executive to Walk Back Pre-Draft Take

Houston Rockets rookie guard, Reed Sheppard, has already caused an unnamed executive to change his mind regarding this year's draft class.

Mar 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka watches the second half of play against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

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Way-Too-Early 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Houston Rockets Make Odd Selection

Will the Rockets be drafting in the lottery once again?

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Rockets Earn High Grade for First-Round Selection in 2024 NBA Draft

The Houston Rockets received a considerably high draft grade for their first round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) reacts in the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the finals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at American Airline Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA Draft: Houston Rockets Early Second-Round Trade Up Options

Could the Rockets move to the early portion of the second round of the NBA Draft?

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; The 2024 NBA draft class poses for photos before the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

3 Best Draft Targets for Rockets with 44th Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

With the Houston Rockets' first round pick in the books, let's take a look at what they could be looking at in the second round.

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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2024 NBA Draft-2nd Round: How to Watch, Where the Rockets Will be Drafting

With the opening round of the 2024 NBA Draft in the books, the Houston Rockets will now shift their focus to the second round.

Mar 6, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) fives forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA Draft Grade: Houston Rockets Select Reed Sheppard With No. 3 Overall Pick

The Rockets landed the shot-making guard from Kentucky.

Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht (3) holds up three fingers to celebrate a three-point basket Sunday, March 31, 2024, during the midwest regional championship at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 72-66.

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3 Best Trade Back Targets For Houston Rockets in 2024 NBA Draft

With NBA Draft day officially being here, who could the Rockets trade back for in the lottery?

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3 Best Draft Targets for Rockets with Third Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

The Houston Rockets will have the opportunity to walk away with a real difference-maker with the third pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

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What to Know About the 2024 NBA draft: How to Watch, What Picks the Rockets Have

With the 2024 NBA Draft kicking off tonight, here is some helpful information regarding the Houston Rockets' draft picks this year.

Oct 29, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone watches during practice before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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Rockets' Draft Plans Revealed by Longtime NBA Insider

With the masses struggling to identify the Houston Rockets' thinking ahead of this week's draft, one senior NBA insider cleared it up.

Mar 14, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) celebrates with head coach Ime Udoka after a play during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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Rockets Draft Perfect Player for Ime Udoka in Latest Mock Draft

In the latest mock draft by draft expert Ersin Demir, the Houston Rockets select the perfect 3-and-D player for Ime Udoka.

Jan 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone looks up on the court before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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Mock Draft: Rockets Make Safe Bet with Third Pick

The latest mock draft by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic has the Houston Rockets making a rather easy decision.

Nov 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone talks before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA Mock Draft: Houston Rockets Make Blockbuster Trade With No. 3 Pick

Could the Houston Rockets dominate headlines on draft night?

Mar 16, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) and center Donovan Clingan (32) react during the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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ESPN Cites Connecticut Player as Best Value Player for Rockets at No. 3

With the 2024 NBA Draft fast approaching, ESPN selected a Connecticut lottery-level talent as the Houston Rockets' "best value player" at number three.