# NO MOVES: Rockets Stay QUIET During NBA Draft Round One | BEST Players Still Available In Round Two?

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-06-24T12:38:05+00:00
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## Resource

Houston Rockets stand pat as Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft unfolds. Did the front office miss a key opportunity to reset the franchise timeline or strengthen the roster with fresh talent? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to misses, rumors, and what the lack of aggressive moves means for Houston’s direction as teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs make savvy picks and strategic trades. Key topics include the Rockets’ best options for Round 2—including prospects like Trevon Brazile, Emanuel Sharp, and Henri Veesaar—plus analysis of late-first round targets and ongoing trade scenarios involving Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and the possibility of landing Jaylen Brown. Gatlin breaks down what Houston must do to compete with powerhouses like the Thunder, questions the organization’s asset management at the margins, and challenges whether Rafael Stone will seize this chance at reinvention.

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