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2022 NBA Draft: Best Rookie Landing Spots

Jabari Smith in Houston and Chet Holmgren in Oklahoma City lead the list of players who will likely fit in perfectly with their new teams.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Houston trades back from No. 26 to No. 29, drafts TyTy Washington Jr.

Houston traded back three slots from No. 26 to No. 29 in the first round. The wheeling and dealing resulted in Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. and two future second-round picks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Jabari Smith happy to be where he’s wanted in Houston

Jabari Smith on joining the Rockets: “I know if I come in every day trying to win, everything else will take care of itself. I am looking forward to a big year.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas prioritizing development over wins in 2022-23

Rafael Stone on developing the younger Rockets: “You don’t want to stunt their growth by trying to steal a win here or there. Philosophically, we’re very cognizant of that.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Pick grades, reaction: Rockets draft Auburn’s Jabari Smith at No. 3

In a draft night stunner, Jabari Smith is now with the Rockets. Here’s our look at key takeaways from his selection, as well as reaction to the pick by NBA draft media and fans.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Jabari Smith to Rockets

Kelly Iko: The Houston Rockets will draft Jabari Smith at No.3, sources tell @TheAthletic. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Todd Whitehead @ CrumpledJumper Jabari Smith has shown he is a versatile scorer *and* a versatile ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Rockets Take Auburn’s Jabari Smith With No. 3 Pick in Draft

The Tigers star has found a new home in Houston.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Patrick Fertitta praises Rafael Stone, Eli Witus for Harden trade decision

Per ESPN, Patrick Fertitta credits Rafael Stone and Eli Witus for “making the hard and, at the time, very unpopular decision” to prioritize draft capital in the Harden trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2022

Report: Rockets increasingly firm in drafting Paolo Banchero at No. 3

Duke forward Paolo Banchero is increasingly likely to be drafted tonight by the Rockets at No. 3 overall, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2022

2022 NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Smith to Magic, Chet Holmgren to Thunder

Orlando appears ready to select Jabari Smith Jr. at No. 1 and more projections on draft day.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23, 2022