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Rockets GM Rafael Stone vows to be aggressive as 2022 NBA draft nears

In his final pre-draft media availability, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone took questions on Houston’s draft-day options and beyond. Here’s a look at his most noteworthy responses.

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Can KJ Martin aid Houston with trading up into the draft lottery?

If the Rockets are considering KJ Martin deals after his apparent trade inquiry, it could make sense to try and package Martin with 2022 draft assets to move up in the first-round order.

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Report: Rockets receiving significant trade interest in No. 17 draft pick

Houston isn’t expected to trade its No. 3 pick, but the calculus at No. 17 on Thursday could be different, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Report: Trade talks picking up involving Rockets veteran Eric Gordon

“The (trade) conversations surrounding (Eric) Gordon are a bit more frequent now than they were around last year’s trade deadline,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko writes.

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KJ Martin reportedly wants more playing time, mulling trade from Rockets

With an understandable desire for more playing time, KJ Martin recently spoke to the Rockets about a potential trade, Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Rockets expected to target center depth in free agency

The Christian Wood trade opened up the starting center spot for Alperen Sengun, but the Rockets still want to add more depth behind him, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Podcast: Previewing Rockets draft week with USA TODAY’s Bryan Kalbrosky

Is Paolo Banchero a lock at No. 3, or are other options still in play? NBA draft guru Bryan Kalbrosky breaks down the latest news on the Rockets, who suddenly have three first-round draft picks.

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Did trading Christian Wood fix the Rockets’ frontcourt logjam?

The Christian Wood trade allows Alperen Sengun to become Houston’s starting center, but more frontcourt roster moves might still be needed, depending on 2022 NBA draft results.

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Rockets fans react to apparent Paolo Banchero dinner with GM Rafael Stone

An online photo showed Duke’s Paolo Banchero dining with Houston general manager Rafael Stone, and Rockets fans weren’t disappointed.

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Bleacher Report proposes Memphis ‘super team’ with Christian Wood

Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz: “For a franchise already rising in the West, (hypothetically) adding Christian Wood officially makes Memphis a super team.”

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Report: Rockets still won’t trade John Wall to Lakers without draft compensation

The Rockets and Lakers are reportedly holding firm with their positions from the February 2022 trade deadline, which makes a John Wall-Russell Westbrook deal unlikely.

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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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Report: Rockets view rookie guard Daishen Nix as lottery level talent

“They consider (Daishen) Nix a first-rounder,” Jonathan Feigen says of the Rockets. “They consider him a lottery pick.” The Houston Chronicle beat writer spoke on the latest @ClutchFans podcast.

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Why Houston should close its chapter with Christian Wood

With only one season left on his contract and potentially another frontcourt piece arriving via the No. 3 overall draft pick, is now the time for the Rockets to move on from Christian Wood?

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Podcast: The Athletic’s Kelly Iko on Rockets at the NBA draft combine

Kelly Iko shares his observations after spending a week at the 2022 NBA draft combine, including why he likes the potential fit of Paolo Banchero to the Rockets at No. 3 overall.

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‘Sky is the limit’: Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas celebrate Jalen Green for All-Rookie First Team

In a new video from the Rockets celebrating Jalen Green’s All-Rookie First Team honor, general manager Rafael Stone and head coach Stephen Silas explain what’s so special about him.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone open-minded to trade of No. 3 draft pick

“If we end up picking, we’ll have the ability to pick a really, really talented basketball player at 3,” says Rockets GM Rafael Stone, who isn’t ruling out a potential trade.

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Behind the Scenes of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery

For nearly four decades the lottery has been a big night on the NBA calendar. Here is how it all went down last night.

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Rafael Stone: Rockets open to moving third pick

Cayleigh Griffin: Rafael Stone says the team is open to moving the pick. He said it's an important part of his philosophy - you have to be open because you never know what opportunities will present themselves. Source: Twitter @cayleighgriffin ...

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone reacts to lottery draw, states draft criteria

Securing the No. 3 selection in the 2022 NBA draft is quite valuable to the Rockets, both as a pick and as a potential trade asset. Here’s how general manager Rafael Stone is looking at it.

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Bleacher Report proposes John Wall, Christian Wood, Garrison Mathews trades for Rockets

John Wall to the Lakers? How about Christian Wood to Golden State? Here’s our analysis of Bleacher Report’s latest NBA trade proposals involving the Rockets and whether they make sense.

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Rafael Stone to represent Rockets at Tuesday’s NBA draft lottery

General manager Rafael Stone will represent the Rockets at the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, per Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone earns third-place NBA Executive of the Year votes

With Houston’s rebuilding plan showing signs of progress, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone picked up multiple third-place votes for NBA Executive of the Year in the 2021-22 season.

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2022 NBA draft prospects who have interviewed or worked out with Rockets

This list, which is being continuously updated, includes all reports to date of 2022 NBA draft prospects who have interviewed or worked out with the Houston Rockets.

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The Ringer’s NBA insider proposes new Rockets trade for Ben Simmons

Kevin O’Connor is proposing a hypothetical Nets-Rockets trade for Ben Simmons, and Houston has shown at least some interest in the past. But in the 2022 offseason, it may be too risky.

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