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Interviews: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Rockets’ draft hopefuls speak out

Led by Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith, several potential Rockets are meeting with the media in the days leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. Here’s what they’ve had to say.

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Chet Holmgren met with Magic execs in Orlando this week

Cody Taylor: Potential No. 1 pick Chet Holmgren met with the Magic front office in Orlando on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, according to NBA sources. Source: Twitter @CodyTaylorNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Cody Taylor @ CodyTaylorNBA ...

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Chet Holmgren would rather go to OKC?

However, Holmgren is rumored into wanting to fall to the Thunder. On Thursday, Ryen Russillo relayed some information on his podcast that stated Holmgren and his agent, Bill Duffy, would rather join the Thunder over the Magic. I've been told this is ...

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Rockets made Christian Wood partly with Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren in mind

Tim MacMahon: Rockets were looking to move Christian Wood to clear playing time for Alperen Sengun and likely the No. 3 overall pick, whether that's Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren. They pounced on chance to acquire a first-round pick (and no ...

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The 11 prospects invited to attend the NBA Draft 2022 in the Brooklyn green room so far, per reports

Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, and Paolo Banchero are the headliners.

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Jabari Smith’s pre-draft workout helped him see how he could fit with Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — A little after noon on Thursday, Jabari Smith and Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley gave each other a fist bump at the AdventHealth Practice Facility inside Amway Center.

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Why Houston cannot trade the NBA’s No. 3 overall draft pick

There appear to be several options for Rockets GM Rafael Stone to potentially trade the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA draft. However, it might be a bad idea.

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Why we shouldn’t believe it’s a lock the Magic will draft Jabari Smith over Chet Holmgren

While the tea leaves suggest Smith is the guy Orlando selects, I'm not sold that this is what the Magic will do on draft night.

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High school coach said Jabari Smith Jr. would love to be drafted by the Thunder, per The Oklahoman

This now means both Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren would reportedly be excited to be drafted by the Thunder.

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Report: NBA teams overwhelmingly expect Rockets to draft Paolo Banchero

ESPN draft guru Jonathan Givony: “At this stage, it feels like Houston is comfortable with Paolo (Banchero). That’s the overwhelming expectation around the league.”

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Victor Wembanyama Is Why the NBA Is Already Eyeing the 2023 Draft

The 7-foot-3 French teenager has already attained the type of lofty prospect status we haven’t seen in quite some time.

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Houston Chronicle: Early intel points to Paolo Banchero at No. 3 overall

After spending a week at the NBA draft combine, longtime Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen appears confident in Paolo Banchero falling to Houston at No. 3 overall in the first round.

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NBA mock draft: Who will Magic take with No. 1 pick?

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the NBA draft combine and lottery in the rearview mirror, teams around the league have a better idea of where they stand ahead of the June 23 draft.

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Yahoo Sports reports rumblings of the Thunder really liking Purdue guard Jaden Ivey

Jaden Ivey, who some compare to Ja Morant, is being linked to the Thunder.

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Magic picking Jabari Smith, Thunder choosing Chet Holmgren?

Brandon Rahbar: ESPN's @Jonathan Givony says NBA teams believe it's "all but assured" Orlando will pick Jabari Smith Jr & the "overwhelming expectation" is OKC will draft Chet Holmgren. He says Holmgren is thrilled. Nobody ever knows what OKC will ...

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Diving Into the NBA Draft Pool with SI’s Jeremy Woo

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes SI draft expert Jeremy Woo to discuss his latest mock draft and the NBA lottery results.

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Kevin O’Connor explains why the Thunder should take Jabari Smith Jr. second overall in 2022 NBA draft

"This pick is one of my favorite matches from team to prospect in the entire draft."

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Rockets reportedly met with Duke’s Paolo Banchero at draft combine

Duke forward Paolo Banchero was among the 2022 NBA draft prospects to meet with Houston at this week’s draft combine, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Chet Holmgren’s draft odds continue to tempt after report that Magic could favor him at No. 1

There's some good betting value here.

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Aggregate NBA mock draft 5.0: Jabari Smith leaps Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero; trade possibilities

Following the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype said they are monitoring the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers as two potential teams that could trade their picks in search of player(s) that can help ...

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Mo Bamba on the block?

The idea of incorporating Smith or Holmgren into Orlando's rebuild has sparked an expectation among league personnel that Bamba, a restricted free agent this summer, is likely to depart the franchise, especially after being considered a trade ...

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Biggest Questions, Standouts From Thursday at the NBA Draft Combine

Chatter surrounding the Thunder’s draft plan continued while several players made their marks in the day’s in-game action.

Orlando Sentinel

Who’s the best fit for Orlando Magic with No. 1 in 2022 draft?

CHICAGO — It didn’t take long for the Orlando Magic’s draft lottery celebration to turn into speculation.

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Chris Biderman: The Kings got lucky with No. 4 pick in draft, now they must get lucky a second time

There’s an underlying theme of this spring’s ongoing NBA playoffs that might provides an important case study in roster building — something the Sacramento Kings should pay close attention to after they landed the No. 4 pick in the upcoming draft.

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Jabari Smith is now the clear favorite at No. 1 overall after Magic win lottery

The odds for the No. 1 overall pick have notably shifted a day after the NBA draft lottery.

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