Three options for the Houston Rockets with the 20th pick
By Holly Sturm
The wait is over. The time has come.
The 2023 NBA Draft has arrived, and the Houston Rockets have a top-four pick for the third year in a row. Of course, the Rockets elected Jalen Green with the second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and selected Jabari Smith Jr. with the third pick in last year's draft.
Not only do the Houston Rockets hold the fourth pick in this year's draft, but they also have the twentieth pick as well. It's been reported that the Rockets may ultimately end up trading the 20th pick, in an attempt to move up in the draft.
Three options for the Houston Rockets with the 20th pick
While some may argue it makes more sense for the Rockets to trade that pick, keeping it could prove fruitful, as the Rockets could land a talented contributor at pick 20.
With that being said, here are three prospects the Rockets should look at if they decide to hold on to the pick (Note these options are in no particular order).