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2026 NBA Draft discussion thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

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  1. J.R.

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    June 23: First Round — 7:00pm CT (ESPN/ABC)
    June 24: Second Round — 7:00pm CT (ESPN)

    Rockets *currently* have the 39th & 53rd picks
     
    #1 J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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    Please trade KD. Please find a way back into this draft.

    -thanks for starting this thread @J.R.
     
    #2 Aruba77, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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    read the shortened thread title as "2026 NBA Draft disappointment thread" before clicking on the thread
     
    #3 Os Trigonum, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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    Stone not doing ****. Per usual.
     
    #4 CantStopJG24, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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    Give me Bruce Thornton or give me death
     
    #5 ThatBoyNick, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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    #6 J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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    "We had our options open and had some conversations but ultimately were comfortable where we are and are excited to move forward this upcoming season with this young core of Fred Van Vleet, Kevin Durant and Steven Adams."
     
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    Approaching the draft like getting ready to watch a bad movie, bottom low expectations yet great if it turns out well.
     
    #8 Genesis, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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    Spoiler Alert. Rockets trade Sengun for the first pick. Draft AJ
     
    #9 RB713, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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    #10 J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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    Boozer 3rd
    Caleb 4th then.
     
    #11 daywalker02, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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    Is John Goodman the new shams / cham ?
     
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    I definitely would love to be picking sixth, but I am still open to the trade overall ending up as a wash with potential to be a win. I like the prospects available at six, but I am not devastated by not picking tonight.
     
    #13 Francis3422, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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    #14 J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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    Wish so bad we could get Cam Boozer. I think Washington and Utah are going to regret passing on him.

    Not to be, I'm afraid.
     
    #15 OremLK, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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    The 1st and 2nd pick of the nba draft went a combined 1-4 against your hometown houston cougars

    just a fun lil tidbit
     
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    yeah if I could choose one player out of this draft to plug into our squad, it would be Boozer.
     
    #17 Francis3422, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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    This will be a night that will shape the franchise for decades! GO ROCKETS!
     
    #18 R=$, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Thank you for @J.R. - I get to watch the World Cup and not care for the draft.

    plus I already know the Rockets selection. Nbadraft has posted the final mock.
     
    #19 RB713, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    i still hate boozer and the jazz. I wish them nothing but failure.

     
    #20 J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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