# Rockets Amen Thompson IGNORED In All-Defense Honors & NBA Draft Lottery DISASTEROUS Rule Change

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-05-26T20:02:13+00:00
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Houston Rockets face controversy as Amen Thompson is snubbed from all-defensive honors and the NBA’s proposed 3:2:1 lottery rule sparks confusion. Can the Rockets rebuild their defensive identity, and how will these changes alter the franchise’s trajectory? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the all-NBA defensive selections, questioning whether Thompson’s offensive role hurt his case. Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Second Team selection shines a spotlight on Houston’s reliance on his veteran excellence. Gatlin assesses the team’s future, pondering if Alperen Sengun or Thompson can close the superstar gap before Durant’s window closes. The conversation continues with a breakdown of the “train wreck” 3:2:1 lottery proposal, dissecting how its flawed draft pick restrictions could shake up NBA trades and tanking strategies. Can the Rockets adapt, or will league rule chaos force another roster rethink?

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