Houston Rockets Mock Drafts & Combine News: Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle & More

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Houston Rockets Mock Drafts & Combine News: Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle & More
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the latest Houston Rockets mock drafts after receiving the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and which prospects different draft analysts have the Rockets selecting, Ime Udoka's comments from the Draft Combine in Chicago, as well as news and notes from prospects Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle and more.
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@imacaldo 17 күн бұрын

Personally, i would like Sheppard! He is a good FVV back-up!

@judarod1 16 күн бұрын

Naw, Rob Dillingham is better. Better handles, quicker and natural PG skills.

@nocap6000 16 күн бұрын

He's not FVV's backup..... he's his replacement

@nocap6000 16 күн бұрын

Quickness means nothing when you're 160 lbs soaking wet and tiny, he won't be able to guard a cone lmao Reed was statistically one of the best shooters in all of college stop it. Last thing this team needs is another ball dominant dribbling mf

@spacetradez9780 15 күн бұрын

The perfect guy to take Fred’s spot in another year too

@judarod1 15 күн бұрын

@@nocap6000 Anything over 35% from 3s is good. Dillingham is shooting 44% from 3s while Reed, 52%. But we know those stats are not gonna hold once they get in the NBA because the defense is much tighter in the NBA than College basketball. So you can expect their % to come down a couple notches to mid to high 30's %. So, they basically will be good shooters. Where the separation comes in, and according to the needs of the Rockets, Dillingham is a natural PG. He can run point in a half court setting. That's not a strong trait with Reed. He's more like Amen; running point in fast-break sitiations and tramsition baskets. We need a PG that can settle the offense down. Get guys in their set, breakdown a defense and able to shoot and hit 3s. Dillingham make more sense than Reed.

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

Keep developing the young players that we have. Sengun has help now with Steven Adams in the mix. Let’s get a shooter. I cannot over emphasize this. I’ve watch this team the whole season and shooting is a big problem with this group, especially with the 3 point shot. Please get Reed Sheppard.

@judarod1 16 күн бұрын

Rob Dillingham!

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

Reed Sheppard is my choice. We need a shooter guys bad. This team can go long periods in a game without a basket. We need that shooter.

@jihadmuhammad9491 16 күн бұрын

And the defense will just cover him and leave everyone open. Rockets are not getting him at 3, maybe if they trade back.

@braswellkeith59 16 күн бұрын

@@jihadmuhammad9491 Ok.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

@@jihadmuhammad9491 didnt know your last name was stone. U have no idea what they wanna do with that pick. We could very well pick him at 3. Udoka said we needed shooting right???? And sheppard is the best shooter in the draft. So I could see us getting him just off pur need

@jihadmuhammad9491 16 күн бұрын

@derrickgiles5288 I don't think you know the way the NBA works. Nobody is going to pick a guy that's never going to be a starter as a top 3 pick. There's plenty of Reed Shepard in the NBA. Come back here on draft night so I can say I told you so. We just had Gary Matthew's and we traded him.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

@@jihadmuhammad9491 we need shooting. Thats exactly what udoka said and we know if udoka wants someone we will get em. But look u could be right. I dont know how the NBA works becuz ive never worked in a front office. Im a fan of the Houston rockets. Thats it. If u look at our roster the thing we are missing is 3 point shooting and rim protection. Thats it. So thats why I said its clingen or sheppard

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

Guys, this team need shooters. We need a three point specialist. There have been times where this team can’t buy a basket, especially late in games. I would go Reed Sheppard I’m sorry. We just need a 3 point threat in today’s modern NBA and be able to create some space on the floor.

@mr.a6412 17 күн бұрын

Reed Shepherd is a no brainer.

@zhouterry1748 17 күн бұрын

I suggest: Reed Sheppard or trade to 5/6/7th pick to choose Dalton Knecht.

@DaRealRRich 13 күн бұрын

Offense is great. His defense is 🗑️

@zampy8706 12 күн бұрын

@@DaRealRRichReed defense is good wtf are you talking about? He’d fit perfectly in udoka defense. Great off ball iq player gets lots of steals in passing lanes

@anthonyliu7893 16 күн бұрын

Reed shepperd is like a younger version of klay thompson

@jihadmuhammad9491 16 күн бұрын

Dude is 6'1.

@clipcorleone_7thdayfamilia 17 күн бұрын

I would rather have Clingan for fit, but off of watching how naturally the game comes to all these prospects, I would pick Risacher or Topic..

@BossNerd 17 күн бұрын

Pencil it in - they are taking Reed Shepard. Coaches like Udoka can't resist a gritty guy from a basketball family. The 42 inch vertical and his musculature compensate for his height. He may be short but he is not small. Shooting, hustle, and IQ give him a high floor. He is not a reach at pick 3. Castle is the interesting one - he may be the star in hiding. If I'm the Wizards I take Castle over Risacher. Shepard can come in and take Holiday's minutes by mid-season.

@CornellG 17 күн бұрын

I think Dalton is ready now and solves our number one issue. THREE POINT SHOOTING. He is big enough that you have to stay glued to him unlike Sheppard who you simply close out on. A second unit with Amen, Cam, Dalton, Tari, and Aquaman would be lethal.

@19DAY94 17 күн бұрын

We hope Zaccerie Risacher falls because he’s an even better shooter with more size & way more upside. Drafting Dalton at 3 for a team that’s roughly 500 is a no go. He’s already completely developed. We want upside! Sacher, Clingan, Sheppard, Cody Williams. One of these 4 is the guy!

@nocap6000 16 күн бұрын

Risacher is not a better shooter... he shot like 25% the entire second half of the season lmao

@19DAY94 16 күн бұрын

@@nocap6000 form & overall percentage tells a different story… Risacher is the much better shooter! Especially as a catch & shoot.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

Yeah u made me open my eyes 2 dalton. He big and can shoot. And that 2nd unit u put up there would be crazy. Now I want dalton

@robertomaldonado2723 17 күн бұрын

Donovan to the Rockets makes a lot of sense. All of the young teams have good rim protectors.

@Dirty_deuce1906 17 күн бұрын

When we look back on this in 10 years Sarr, Salaun, and Dillingham will be the best overall players from this draft imo. Reed, Knecht, Risacher, Clingan, and Ware all provide skillsets that’ll fit immediate needs for the Rockets. I honestly wouldn’t mind if we drafted any of these players. I’m sold on Ime as the coach and the natural growth of talent we have with the core 6. We’re in a great position no matter what, honestly!

@jihadmuhammad9491 16 күн бұрын

I'd go with Ware. Only reason is Clingan is going to be a statue if he ever catches the ball and has to make a play, I remember Harden used to pass it to Capela and he couldn't even hit a wide open cutter. The best teams have 5 players that can all pass, dribble, and shoot and play D.

@judarod1 16 күн бұрын

Dillingham is who we need.

@Dirty_deuce1906 16 күн бұрын

@@jihadmuhammad9491 good points, but actually Clingan in a good passer out of the pick and roll. He’s not a ball stopper at all. Only issue I have with his game is foot speed defensively and inconsistent shot offensively. It’d be hard for him and Sengun to share the court if any of those don’t improve over time.

@Dirty_deuce1906 16 күн бұрын

@@judarod1 yeah I like the kid a lot…he’s giving me Garland/Maxey/Kyrie vibes. I think he’ll be great scorer from day 1. He’ll just need to get stronger and more consistent on defense.

@samueldeblaw9677 17 күн бұрын

Great pod guys. Ben you convinced me we should keep the pick. now that don't mean I might not change my mind in the next ten minutes, that's just how I feel after this pod. this pick has put some options on the table that look pretty good. one area I do trust Stone in is the evaluation of talent, he usually finds talent with high 1st round picks. the trade avenue is kinda wait and see. if we go the trade route I dont want some recycled almost washup retread star who doesn't fit our time line. we can sign a free agent or make smaller moves to round out the team in weak areas. there are a few kids in this draft who may not impact us next year but look good and can become depth pieces for us or trade assets in the future. that's what has me leaning pick for the next ten minutes

@rayvalmoria8878 16 күн бұрын

I believe Basketball IQ with good feel and shooting. Reed Sheppard will learn and replace Vanfleet on year 2.

@dylloncumagun394 17 күн бұрын

I’m from Connecticut so I would love castle or clingan.Both all defense potential and both winners who will sacrifice and play unselfish.

@pocojodo2687 17 күн бұрын

Donovan Clingan, rim protector and "maybe" he can help guard Wemby

@limejuiceph8030 16 күн бұрын

getting ready for wemby in the future

@mukhanglarochannel4774 16 күн бұрын

Zach Edey is better.

@leventturkan3503 16 күн бұрын

Couldnt u match up with wemby in san Antonio games? İ remember u had a player with 40+ points against wemby and while wemby wasnt doing much in same game,remember??

@statik4961 17 күн бұрын

I like the idea of drafting Matas Buzelis. High upside player that averaged 15ppg on 42% in an awful ignite offense, while being a top shot-blocker in the G. He has all the tools to be the best player in this draft at 6'10, 38in. vertical and 3-level scoring, with complimentary court vision. He's had a weak showcase at 3 this season but shot 40%+ in high-school. We should utilize Udoka while we have him on contract to help develop Buzelis into a star.

@Chris-kk6cw 17 күн бұрын

He’s the next Franz Wagner

@r.a.tackey3230 17 күн бұрын

Udoka not going anywhere

@nocap6000 16 күн бұрын

Please no, 42% is atrocious and 27% from 3 is absolutely disgusting and he's not 6'10 at the combine he was measured 6'8.75. Having Chet Holmgrens frame while being that size doesn't sound too good and he hasn't been shooting good in the combine either

@statik4961 16 күн бұрын

@@nocap6000 He's 6'8 if NBA was played without shoes on. Weight is an exaggerated concern with wings. What player that was dragged for being skinny at 3/4/5 didn't put on weight? I'm not down with drafting guards top 5 back to back especially at 6'3 and the West getting bigger & bigger (shai6'6, wemby 7'4,etc.) I get the whole 'ceiling' thing but if that's the case then just trade down with the Pistons.

@slickrick8046 11 күн бұрын

@@nocap6000 That’s his height without shoes and they don’t play barefoot. I think he may start making his 3’s considering his history. There are several players I like but none I’m in love with…I personally wouldn’t have a problem if the Rockets drafted him.

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

A win now veteran is fine as long as he can shoot. We need that guy who can put the ball in the basket. Shooting is a big need for this team.

@luckychukwuma3822 17 күн бұрын

Matas Buzelis is gonna be an all star no question.he’s same height with jabari smith jr but better than jabari in all areas except for 3 point shooting & maybe defense. If I were the Rockets org I’ll select him with pick no.3. Buzelis is a better ball handler than Sheppard and he’s a 3 level scorer.Clingan is good but he doesn’t have an all star potential

@19DAY94 17 күн бұрын

Buzelis is nowhere near the prospect that Bari is. His game is sloppy & the shot isn’t good nor did it fall for him all year. He’s a decent defender but comparable to Bari with Bari getting the slight edge. There’s a reason Bari was a top 3 pick & was mocked as 1 consistently leading up to the draft in a FAR better draft class. Buzelis is in a weak draft class mocked anywhere from 4-9… Risacher & Sheppard are far better prospects. Clingan is better. Stephon Castle is a better prospect, he’s just not a great fit with guys like Amen & Whitmore. If Risacher slides to 3, he’s the guy no question. Floor spacing, he has the size to be a good defender especially under Udoka. I’d even rather have Cody Williams. At least his shot fell on sample size attempts. Matas falls to Detroit at 5 & ultimately I think we’ll be happy that we didn’t draft him. He is a 3-4 year developmental guy at best.

@19DAY94 17 күн бұрын

He’s not a 3 level scorer & he’s not a better ball handler than Sheppard in any way shape or form.

@luckychukwuma3822 17 күн бұрын

@@19DAY94 you haven’t watch him bro. He has more upside than Sheppard. in two years he’s gonna be the best player in this draft class, at 6’11 he can put the ball on the floor,dribble, pass,finishes well at the rim, defend and shoot. He has a very high IQ as well. Sheppard is good esp in shooting but undersized.Buzelis is a more rounded player

@luckychukwuma3822 17 күн бұрын

@@19DAY94 you haven’t watched him bro. He has more upside than all those players you mentioned. in two years he’s gonna be the best player in this draft class, at 6’11 he can put the ball on the floor,dribble, pass,finishes well at the rim, defend and shoot. He has a very high IQ as well. Zaccaharie Risacher is good especially as a shooter, he’s more of a 3&D player like Jabari, but Buzelis is a better all round player.

@19DAY94 17 күн бұрын

@@luckychukwuma3822 brother… I’ve watched plenty of tape on him. When I see him, I see a 6’10 Josh Giddey but more athletic. No doubt he has the potential upside to be a top guy in this draft but there are guys who are guaranteed to be better like Risacher & the other guys I named. I don’t even think Matas is better then Ron Holland

@DattboiiSteve 17 күн бұрын

Has to be between Reed Sheppard and Donovan Clingan

@luisgarza8636 17 күн бұрын

i would like for rockets to draft Donovan Clingan

@Easykerrsniper 17 күн бұрын

Casual

@ericmausbach1808 17 күн бұрын

Oh God, no.

@dominicarmstrong4605 17 күн бұрын

That’s the best way to go

@FeIix_the_Cat 17 күн бұрын

Sheppard is a solid future role player. Topic facilitating next to Wemby is more disturbing to think about.

@slickrick8046 16 күн бұрын

Topic may not be there for the Spurs to even draft.

@greglyon1402 17 күн бұрын

It really is pretty simple. If the Rockets like someone a lot at three, they keep the pick. If they don't, best to trade back. Most likely with Portland for the 7th and 14th picks and get a backup PG and backup Center. It could be someone else and a future first next year, but since giving up the 3rd pick, then no protections for future first. If the Rockets do draft two this year and one next year, that is their future eight man rotation. Or one this year and two next year. Adams, FVV, and Brooks can hang on after their contracts expire or move on to greener pastures. I bet FVV stays to get another ring. What the Rockets absolutely should not do is trade for a "superstar" that is over 30.

@paulsmith-ld8xl 17 күн бұрын

We need a big guy

@zampy8706 12 күн бұрын

No we don’t? Adams and sengun?

@robertvara2685 17 күн бұрын

Risacher if he drops 👍

@19DAY94 17 күн бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@4evahodlingdoge226 17 күн бұрын

There will be a fight in the locker room if that happens; Easton, Whitmore, Amen and Risacher all fighting for those wing minutes is so terrible for all of those players.

@Thatboibiggs 17 күн бұрын

@@4evahodlingdoge226 amen gone be pg probably

@yungplex9503 17 күн бұрын

@@4evahodlingdoge226 What's wrong with drafting defense and shooting? The Frenchman may be best available Talent at 3.

@rickeymickeyii4166 17 күн бұрын

@@4evahodlingdoge226Tari is a 3 and 4, he didn’t fight Jabari right? Amen is a big 1, and why assume dudes can’t get along? Tbh looking at the 4, they can all be on the court at once if need be.

@bjmalvar3839 17 күн бұрын

So hard to choose they all fitting😅

@zeusbeatz2863 17 күн бұрын

I want dillingham he has great scoring and vision off the rip

@jansepresores1661 17 күн бұрын

Amen ft topic would be speedy in the court

@user-vz9dp5ir9f 17 күн бұрын

If we get big in the draft who we picking up for shooting

@theoneandonlyx9237 17 күн бұрын

This whole draft is full of roll players with maybe just maybe a few that can be close to an all star if things go right. They should just pic whoever they like and live with it and try to develop the player into what they want and need and finish developing who they have.

@nickcashiola6610 17 күн бұрын

gotta go young guy that extends the window even further

@cliftonbrisby5531 17 күн бұрын

We need a good shot blocker rebounder . Sometimes we got pushed around.

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

Sengun really needs to work on his ball handling skills. He can be very clumsy at times and very clumsy with the ball. When FVV and Jalen Green are out of the game, we need someone who can continue the shooting and not get too far behind while those guys are resting.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

Who in this draft u think that is? I wanna trade the pick and get a scorer that can come off bench. Yes he have cam but if we had one more scorer coming off the bench that would be cool

@braswellkeith59 16 күн бұрын

@@derrickgiles5288 I’m talking about someone who can get buckets consistently when we need them. I’m talking about a 3 point sniper. I like Reed Sheppard. But if you can bring someone in that can do that, I’m for that as well. But we need that shooter that can shoot 3’s on a consistent basis.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

@@braswellkeith59 thats what we missing, a sniper. I definitely agree with u all the way. Wish we could get a sniper that can play D also.

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

I hope Reed Sheppard don’t go to San Antonio as well. That would be like a slap in the face. Let’s get this guy rockets.

@zachwilliams5038 16 күн бұрын

If Cam Whitmore would’ve been the number one pick this year, then how about we trade him and the number 3 pick for the number 1 pick and we draft Sarr?

@LockedOnRockets 16 күн бұрын

Because Cam is going to be better than anyone from this draft. Cam by himself would get you the #1 pick.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

No way I trade cam. No way. Cam is instant offense and he will be a star soon. Cam is a 3 level scorer

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

Would never trade cam.

@zachwilliams5038 15 күн бұрын

@@derrickgiles5288 lol they would trade him within a heartbeat boy you crazy

@baha07TR 16 күн бұрын

Trade or pick but the goal should be shooter.shooter. shoter if possible SGA type so that FVV is backed up...

@saulmelchor4216 17 күн бұрын

Nikola Topic or Risacher

@Htowndude1000 17 күн бұрын

Finally a Rockets fan that gets it

@MrJuandiego1988 17 күн бұрын

Can topic shoot?

@BMW-lu1pp 17 күн бұрын

Topic has higher upside in the long run. However, his shooting is his weakness now. I can't imagine 3 players on the floor that can't shoot at the same time (Sengun, Amen & Topic).

@Codcaptain12 16 күн бұрын

Topic a josh giddey 2.0

@deee618 17 күн бұрын

You said Dillingham was a shooting guard and his skills would be replicated among other guys already on the team but Dillingham is actually listed on most sites as a pg and Reed is actually the shooting guard so if you take into consideration the addition of Steven Adams you probably don't need another "old school" center that can't shoot threes. Look at the teams still playing in the second round. They all have bigs that shoot threes and just so you know, it's not too many mocks that had Castle over Dillingham. I get that Reed shoots lights out from the three but if the guys we already have don't come back as better shooters, this so - called "internal growth" then what the hell is Stone talking about.

@terryindachat7296 17 күн бұрын

Rockets immediate need is size and rim protection. Drafting Clingan will be the best pick.. not Reed a 6'1 shooter.. you don't take Reed at 3, you can find bigger Reed's in free agency. 7'2 280, can't teach that.

@TandemKnights 17 күн бұрын

I don't think this is a weak draft, there are a ton of interesting prospects, just nobody like Wemby. It makes me laugh when the experts say they have no consensus on top player and then turn around and call this a weak draft, let's just be honest, they have no clue. I've been watching a lot of highlights and I would be good with either Reed Shepherd or Matas Buzelis. If you held a gun to my head I would go Matas Buzelis right now. His upside is insane. Topic has a knee injury FYI, so his stock will be dropping. Clingan is a big strong guy in college but he's not going to bully folks in the NBA. He could be a solid role player though. Honestly, I think there are a lot of good choices for the Rockets, the French kid could be awesome as well, reminds me of Batum 2.0. Matas Buzelis reminds me of Manu, a great glue guy for a championship team that also blocks shots. Will his shooting come around though?

@rikondae-bikes8021 13 күн бұрын

Looking good for the Rockets...I followed Steven Adams to the Rockets..HOF Coach...

@bensonstips 17 күн бұрын

Rosacher is the only option for us 6’10 shooter

@davidpham6221 17 күн бұрын

Jabari smith ?

@user-vu5yd2kg9f 16 күн бұрын

He took 4 3s a game made 1.5 for 40 percent

@paulie1919 16 күн бұрын

Don’t consider need, always best available in top 5

@texassports6562 17 күн бұрын

Reed Sheppard is my top desire now bc he fits a need and even though he’s undersized I think he’ll end up being the best player in this draft when it’s all said and done

@jalenjohnson0339 17 күн бұрын

That’s where I’m heading too I’m not opposed to Clingan but he would be behind Sengun so he wouldn’t get that many minutes. Reed is probably the best fit on our team

@justjoshNwithya 17 күн бұрын

Who better to teach reed sheppard than Fred. Potential to be the best shooter in the league. And he has ❤! You can't teach that

@waynesmith2247 17 күн бұрын

Zachary the French kid

@derrickgiles5288 17 күн бұрын

He also had a 40" vertical at the combine

@Easykerrsniper 17 күн бұрын

Nope

@zerolop6595 17 күн бұрын

Oh my 👀

@robertmediado781 16 күн бұрын

Let me see: Donovan Clingan at center, Alperen Sengun at power forward, Jabari Smith at small forward, Jalen Green at a shooting guard, and Amen Thompson assigned as a point guard.

@zampy8706 12 күн бұрын

So many TOs lol

@anthonyliu7893 16 күн бұрын

They should go for risacher or nikola topic they will fit well with lineup

@arealgem9404 17 күн бұрын

What’s a lineup with Reed on the team supposed to look like ??

@greglyon1402 17 күн бұрын

Valid point. Personally, I like Devin Carter. So trade back with Portland and draft Carter at 14.

@cp_digital 14 күн бұрын

Reed is a 6'2" SG, we already have an undersized backcourt as is with FVV & JG. Topic & castle are picks you can justify taking at #3. Given their size and ceiling as players.

@DaRealRRich 13 күн бұрын

Talent wise? Yes. Fit wise? Terrible. Neither topic nor castle can shoot from 3. We need that bad.

@cp_digital 13 күн бұрын

@@DaRealRRich eason, jabari, brooks and Fred all shot above 36% from 3. If Jalen can get more efficient that'll be enough for now.

@user-dg7rf4dy2h 16 күн бұрын

I think clingan, reed, knect, researcher and castle would be good fits for the rockets. Even matas and tidjan could be good fits to.

@dannydunn1122 17 күн бұрын

Don't need a guard. The France guy has a good shot, I would like

@tashifweownus8179 17 күн бұрын

We can go get a mid-level free agent that can probably play as well as any rookie coming out this year so I don’t think we need to search for fit we need to shoot for upside and Maybe plan a player that will be a star in a few years. I’d rather go for Zacc which looks like a 3D player at worst but at best can be Ben Simmons in his prime with a three-point shot.

@Dutchington_ 17 күн бұрын

Buzellis or risacher .. one of them we need

@cedricburns4620 15 күн бұрын

DONAVON CLINGHAN IS THE GUY

@Shuttlesworth11 17 күн бұрын

Sheppard and Castle look like elite role players. Take the bigger one

@greglyon1402 17 күн бұрын

That would be Castle.

@jerrydjones5328 16 күн бұрын

Y’all trippin is Sheppard playing over green, Fred, amen Thompson, etc. even playing along side. I don’t think the kid is nba ready

@irabrownjr.9582 17 күн бұрын

Need that BIG CENTER Or Sheppard

@papayavvv 17 күн бұрын

this is a no brainer ffs. we need a rim protector and please don't say sengun or landale or adams. clingan is the kryptonite to wemby or jokic. (let him play in the g-league to develop) don't just look at offence. look at defensive needs of the team too. hated people always blowing by sengun all season with no fear.

@LORDTRILLL 17 күн бұрын

Nikola Topic’ has the most upside in this draft if you let SA get him I think we will regret it

@zapops2554 16 күн бұрын

Reed .....hes young amd udoka will better him on defense he may be the next john Stockton

@kingmoz 17 күн бұрын

I love reed but he’s tiny. Smaller than dillingham according to people at combine. Caruso seems to be his ceiling so not worth a 3rd pick. Would rather go for a home run swing like risacher/buzelis/topic or trade back

@50mend24 16 күн бұрын

Matas Buzelis is easily the best baller and would cook Reed or Clingan. Taking a guy Like Clingan at 3 would be scandalous

@dgm199 12 күн бұрын

Having now watched film, I’d rather draft than trade for a star. I don’t think financially it makes sense to go for a name now when there is so much promise in our current group. If we get Clingan he could learn from Adams for a season and already looks like a great shot blocker. Reed also looks like a good draft with the shooting and could be back up PG as I see Amen taking over the Swiss Army knife role from Tate would should be traded now due to a lack of use.

@user-vu5yd2kg9f 16 күн бұрын

You will need a center not to tire sengun out vs wenby

@olivergardner949 16 күн бұрын

I'm curious why I don't hear much talk about Zack Edey

@juniorgarcia9292 16 күн бұрын

they think he is too slow for the nba projected to go late first round or second round pick

@whatnow5847 16 күн бұрын

He beat out all the Bigs in the combine including in mobility drills. He also shot 3s better than most shooters. I would take Edey 3rd overall!

@juniorgarcia9292 16 күн бұрын

@@whatnow5847 his highlights remind me of yao ming

@anthonyliu7893 17 күн бұрын

Nikola topic is a bigger version of a pg.

@Spaceage713 17 күн бұрын

Matas or Donovon

@seymourintl9155 17 күн бұрын

Zach Edey.

@EF_HUTTON 17 күн бұрын

I like Sheppard Edey Clingon

@GreenroomTV 17 күн бұрын

REED SHEPPARD…. Point blank period

@braswellkeith59 17 күн бұрын

I agree. No question.

@zapops2554 16 күн бұрын

Donovan will be a decent center thats about it ...aka walker Kessler

@dewaynestephens9411 17 күн бұрын

Clingan is a 7 footer , he can play the 5 while sengun at the 4 let Jabari or cam Whittier play 3 Jalen green at the 2 and use amen Thompson as a 1. That’s what I think

@geronimocortez 17 күн бұрын

I love the idea of of picking Clingan I watched to many games last season where the Rockets got man handled by guys Like joker n Rudy Gobert

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

We have adams. That's what he is 4. I know he is older but he still is one of the strongest players in the league

@jojowicaksana9419 16 күн бұрын

Greetings, I am a Houston Rockets fan and analysis, Houston must be the right draft pick 3, namely Red Sheppard, he has the genes of a future star, he is a duplicate of Step Curry New or John Stockhon... with a fantastic 3 point shot, this is what Houston needs... Another reason is because Freed Vanvleet is at the end of his 2 year star life, this is a suitable replacement... Don't make the wrong choice, you'll regret it later, if you choose Risacher we're already in Shergun, if you choose, D. Calingan won't be the right duet with Shergun... In fact, it would be better to swap Shergun for Zion Williamson, Houston's team will be wowed... And another good talent is Knecht, I hope Houston is good at taking advantage of opportunities, OK, forward Rockets

@manuell29 15 күн бұрын

I want Knecht

@josentumama 17 күн бұрын

Unless nola is willing to do a dillion for zion and thier pick with lettin us keep ours i dontnwna trade it for no one. Ppl are damm passsed out on this draft but its gona come bsck n show all them that reed will be fukking amazing or who ever we get at 3

@everettmoreland9 17 күн бұрын

Would ATL entertain the #3 plus JalenGreen and filler for Trae Young ?

@hamzakhalil3297 17 күн бұрын

what if alex sar fall to 3 ???

@greglyon1402 17 күн бұрын

Guess he would be a Rocket.

@harmeetsinghsandhu8195 13 күн бұрын

What if he trade for Austin Reaves

@olivergardner949 16 күн бұрын

I would love for the rockets to ⛏️ Alex Sarr

@whatnow5847 16 күн бұрын

Zach Edey did better than all the bigs in the combine including mobility. Plus Edey will be hard to stop down low. Pick Edey instead of Clingan!

@EF_HUTTON 17 күн бұрын

A whole 2 months I been saying Reed Sheppard or one of the best biggest centers is our best bet I guess I eat sleep breath Rockets like that

@jihadmuhammad9491 16 күн бұрын

I don't get it with the Reed Shepard, Dalton, and Donovan people. Nobody's using a 3rd overall pick a 6'1 player that can't play the point, 6'5 wing that cannot play D, and a 7' foot center that has worse offensive skills than Clint Capela. They are all good players but not worth the 3rd selection. Rockets need to target players with thae potential to be a Star on at least an upgrade over someone we already have on the roster. Ron Holland, Kel'el Ware, and Zaccharie Risacher are the only players that make sense. I'd take Jamal Shead in the 2nd before wasting a 3rd pick on Reed Shepard.

@DaRealRRich 13 күн бұрын

Biggest issues were 3pt shooting and rim protection…. Nikola definitely isn’t the pick. To make it simple… the pick needs to be a shooter or tall AF lol

@leventturkan3503 16 күн бұрын

Houston needs a pf like aaron gordon, do u watch playoff series denver-minnesota?in last game jokic had 35pts 12 asist 5rbnds at 4.Q, and gordon had 13 rebounds meanwhile, Minnesota has beasts gobert,kat,naz reid inside but by the help of gordon,jokic changes all the game but he doesnt care about rebounds as gobert do... Houston doesnt have a pf,amen thompson is the(has to be)best option in there..jabari doesnt play any defence.. jalen green should learn how to share the ball with team and playing pick n rolls,i think jalen green should play the pg to improve his game vision and decisions, amen is a beast defending other teams star player he should play sg and develop 3s, Houston has many wings one will develop in to a decent starting 5 , you need a real pf that supports center like aaron gordon and alpy should get stronger for playing all 4Q efficiently, Houston should believe in j.green as pg thompson as best defender sg alpy as creative center,and one wing jabari cam tari whoever plays decent, missing peace is a real strong pf not like jabari ...

@kingmoz 17 күн бұрын

We need backup C and backup PG. choices are Topic or Clingan. I like Topic as a draft and stash (despite llull ptsd). Also prevents a scary wemby/topic pnr for years Clingan is a defensive C/lob threat we could use behind Alpi. Adds more value Ready to play immediately and will be better/cheaper than landale/adams from day 1.

@greglyon1402 17 күн бұрын

That is why I would favor trading back with Portland for their 7th and 14th picks. Grab a point guard at 7 unless Clingan slips to 7. Then at 14 draft a center like Missi, Edey, or Kel el Ware unless you took Clingan at 7. Then I would draft Devin Carter at 14. He will be one of the best players in this draft five years from now.

@derrickgiles5288 16 күн бұрын

Is everyone 4getting we have stevan adams???

@cracyfranc8050 15 күн бұрын

I will go buzelis

@chrisford7365 17 күн бұрын

The Rox have to trade this pick. None of these prospects are better than the core 6 players and what's the point of drafting a player at #3 who most likely wouldn't start.

@zhouterry1748 17 күн бұрын

1、Topic has knee harm problem like Lonzo ball. This problem will comming again and again. And he not good at 3point shot. 2、3th pick maybe is 3000W in the future. Risacher of 3000W better than Tari of 1500W? I don't think so. 3、Donovan Clingan? Come on man, we have 3 big guy. And we can not give 3000W to the defense big guy. Donovan Clingan has twice harm of Achilles tendon. 4、Rob Dillingham? He is great in offense. But his so thin so small. The important is he really bad in defense. Not only body, but also his habbit and mind. So, I suggest: Reed Sheppard, or trade to 5/6/7 choose Dalton Knecht. We can trade some other player too. If Ime want to player has good body , we focus on Dalton Knecht; If Ime want to player has good assist IQ , we focus on Reed Sheppard;

@spacetradez9780 15 күн бұрын

I would absolutely hate stone if he drafted CLingan.. I don’t like the message it send drafting a Big 3rd.. you don’t take someone 3rd to never try and ;make him a starter your not just planning to draft a bench player at 3 you want someone you expect to start at some point.. now if they want to ruin this and trade Alpi go for it

@user-vu5yd2kg9f 16 күн бұрын

That gaurdcis too small

@VictorWembanyamaSpurs 17 күн бұрын

Dear rockets : Draft day is here. Spurs call you: Spurs receive: #3 overall pick Rockets receive: Keldon Johnson and #8 overall pick What do y'all say?

@juniorgarcia9292 16 күн бұрын

rockets have zero need of keldon johnson

@user-vu5yd2kg9f 16 күн бұрын

Fuck the spurs

@dannydunn1122 15 күн бұрын

Ron Holland ll

@4evahodlingdoge226 17 күн бұрын

Trade that pick, i will feel so bad for whoever they draft if they keep it as they will struggle to get minutes and probably will be sent to the gleague.

@user-vu5yd2kg9f 16 күн бұрын

Shooting is a dime a dozen 7' plus bigs who can ball more rare

@brandonthomas4175 17 күн бұрын

Sheppard or Clingan wouldnt be bad. Fred VV aint gonna be here forever so itd be nice to have a solid backup point next to Amen in the future. They're both young and close in age and can grow together as a really solid for the Rockets future. Clingan wouldn't be bad as well. It'd be nice to have "legitamite"size in a young big that can grab boards, defend, and be a knockdown shooter along side ALP. I wish we could snag both prospects

@mikesmith9368 13 күн бұрын

I'm a Spur fan. I hope that Houston doesn't take Knecht. He would destroy the league playing for the Rockets. I was hoping they draft Risacher and that would make them wait longer for him to "grow". He's a 3 to 4 yr project. By that time, Houston would be out of contention. I warned the Spurs already, that they have too many projects. Knecht though is ready. I want him to fall to #4.

@bigpapi2658 17 күн бұрын

Reed Sheppard should go to Kentucky for 4 years. Then try to go pro. He could make a killing and own the state. If he doesn’t go pro later he can still be extremely successful in Kentucky. However, he will go pro now and in 6 years be out of the NBA.

@Dutchington_ 17 күн бұрын

If we dont grt buzellis. Itll be a HUGE mistake!

@Spaceage713 17 күн бұрын

I'm not taking a Mark Price 2.0 as my top 3 pick

@willsparkmeone6371 17 күн бұрын

Mark Price was decent asl.. I like lil Reed road Sheppard 😂

@Spaceage713 17 күн бұрын

@@willsparkmeone6371 lol