4 Options with the third pick the Houston Rockets have to consider

2. Trade for future picks

What would be more financially prudent than adding a rookie scale deal to your salary sheet? How about adding nobody at all?

Suppose the Rockets moved this pick for two future unprotected firsts. That would allow them to kick the can. The Rockets would keep their books squeaky clean and arm themselves with assets to make another deal down the road.

Sure, the Rockets already have a solid collection of draft capital. They don't have as much as the Thunder or the Jazz. If they could turn this pick into a pair of picks, they'd be a little more competitive in the market.

This isn't the exciting move that will galvanize the fanbase. It might be the smartest decision. Reports suggest that this is Stone's preference. He shouldn't be hasty, but if the right deal is on the table, flipping this pick for future assets would be sensible.