Heading into next week's 2024 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets find themselves in a position of leverage. The franchise is on the up-and-up, after nearly doubling their win total from the previous season.
The Rockets don't necessarily need the pick, due to the young talent that's accumulated throughout the Rockets' rebuild, hence the Rockets' openness and willingness to deal the pick, should they find a deal of their liking. There's no telling what GM Rafael Stone will do, should the team actually keep the pick, as the team has multiple needs. In fact, the Rockets don't even know what they're doing yet, as it'll depend heavily on what happens ahead of them.
For now, I went with Sheppard. His stock is polarizing, with more analytically inclined organizations seeing him as a No. 1 pick contender and others viewing him more as a late lottery pick due to his lack of size. The Rockets can afford to take a chance on him because he is an ideal connective piece for their young talent. In particular, he’s an elite shooter, which is the one skill this young core lacks.
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