With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record at the moment, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to watch for as the 2021-22 season winds down.
From now until the regular season’s conclusion on April 10, we’re regularly updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest “competitors” in the race for 2022 NBA draft 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 who are currently (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 March 6, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.
#Magic do not have enough to keep up with the #Grizzlies. Not really a surprise. And not a lot to learn from a game like this. Memphis wins 124-96. Back home Tuesday to face Phoenix.
— Orlando Magic Daily (@OMagicDaily) March 6, 2022