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Complete List of Every First Round Pick of 2022 NBA Draft

30 NBA prospects were selected in the first round of this year’s draft on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated

Houston bolsters defense, selects LSU forward Tari Eason at No. 17

The Rockets had the NBA’s worst defense last season, and they addressed that deficiency by drafting versatile LSU forward Tari Eason at No. 17 overall on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kristian Winfield: The NBA draft made the Magic, Thunder and Rockets all winners

The three-best players in the 2022 NBA draft have found their new homes.

Tribune News Service

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Interviews: Led by Jabari Smith, 2022 draftees react to joining Rockets

Jabari Smith: “I’m happy to be where I’m wanted. I’m glad they took a chance on me. I’m ready to get in there and show them they made the right decision.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

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

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 ...

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

The Tigers star has found a new home in Houston.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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

Paolo Banchero emerges late as betting favorite for No. 1 pick

In the early morning hours prior to the 2022 NBA draft, Duke’s Paolo Banchero stunningly emerged as a betting favorite to be picked at No. 1. Here’s what it might mean for the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022 NBA draft: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Here’s how to watch, along with what to watch for from a Rockets perspective, when the 2022 NBA draft tips off on Thursday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sources: Sixers pursuing P.J. Tucker; Matisse Thybulle and No. 23 pick being shopped to create cap space

PHILADELPHIA — Is Daryl Morey bringing the Houston Rockets East to Philly?

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Rockets join Texas sports consortium for Uvalde community support

Through the “Sport for Healing Fund,” the Rockets are teaming up with the Spurs, Mavericks, and other organizations on a new investment to provide support for the Uvalde community.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022 NBA draft: Rockets, Magic, Thunder news and rumors in final hours

With only a small handful of hours left until the 2022 NBA draft, here’s the latest reports involving Orlando, Oklahoma City, and Houston — who own the top-three picks in the first round.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Aggressive’ Rockets GM Rafael Stone finds support from Tilman Fertitta

Rafael Stone on Houston’s pre-draft approach: “That’s probably the biggest commonality that Tilman and I bring. We’re aggressive people. We’re going to call everybody 5,000 times.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Rockets reportedly have to pay John Wall millions of dollars not to play for them again and fans were thrilled for him

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Suns, 76ers interested in Eric Gordon

During an appearance on ESPN this Tuesday, Brian Windhorst touched on a number of notable rumors heading into the draft. We'll focus on a pair of players Daryl Morey is intimately familiar with from his time in Houston, Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker: ...

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Suns, 76ers reportedly showing trade interest in Rockets veteran Eric Gordon

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says the 76ers and Suns are two interested trade suitors for veteran Rockets guard Eric Gordon. Talks appear to be ongoing.

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Rockets to expand Memorial Hermann partnership, add new Toyota Center amenities

In a deal that will bring new amenities to Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets are expanding their partnership and collaboration with the Memorial Hermann Health System.

Sports Illustrated

Report: John Wall Exercising Player Option for 2022–23 Season

He’ll reportedly make $47.4 million next season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Resolution between Rockets, John Wall expected in near future

Rockets guard John Wall officially opted in for the final year of his existing contract, and a resolution on his future is expected soon, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

John Wall opts in for the 2022-23 season

Shams Charania: Houston Rockets' John Wall's agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, has informed the organization that the guard exercised his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tilman Fertitta stresses longer-term perspective, draft emphasis with Rockets rebuild

With Houston clearly aggressive in trade talks leading up to the 2022 NBA draft, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta made it clear Tuesday that longer-term perspective is most important.

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