As owners of the NBA’s worst record, the Houston Rockets were eliminated from 2022 playoff contention some time ago. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to watch for as the 2021-22 season winds down.
From now until the regular season’s conclusion on Sunday, April 10, we’re updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest competitors in the race for 2022 NBA draft lottery odds and positioning.
Houston owns two picks in this year’s first round: Their own, and one from Brooklyn. For purposes of these updates, we’re going to focus on teams (at the time of publication) within three games in either direction of both the Rockets and Nets in the standings.
After a second straight season at the bottom of the West, will the Rockets land another elite prospect such as Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero for their troubles? Scroll on for the latest updates as of April 8, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.
CHA beat ORL tonight as expected. The BKN pick is still #16.
Again, Friday's CLE-BKN game is huge. The outcome of this game will significantly increase or decrease the likelihood of it becoming a lottery pick.
Ties are very possible so I've included head-to-head records. pic.twitter.com/XnKBdLi87c
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) April 8, 2022