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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022

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 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022

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 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2022

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.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022

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.

Orlando Sentinel · May 26, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022