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2022 NBA draft race: March 17 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Spencer Dinwiddie gave the Mavericks a buzzer-beating win at Brooklyn, which may help improve the first-round draft pick that is headed to Houston after this season.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

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 (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 17, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

Division III star Ryan Turell of Yeshiva University to enter NBA draft

Turell of Yeshiva University will enter the NBA draft in hopes that he can become the first Orthodox Jewish player selected.

Division III star Ryan Turell of Yeshiva University told ESPN that he will enter the NBA draft in hopes that he can become the first Orthodox Jewish player selected in league history.

Turell was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Year for the second time in a row after averaging 27.1 points on 58.7% shooting from the field, including 46.8% from 3-point range. He led all divisions of men’s basketball in scoring.

The 6-foot-7 senior guard became the all-time leading scorer in program history with more than 2,000 points. He is highly touted as a shooter and can score from all over the floor. He was the third-most efficient scorer in all of college basketball, averaging 1.31 points per possession.

Turell wants to pave the way for others by making it into the NBA.

Being the first Orthodox Jew in the NBA would mean the world to me, and a dream come true, God willing. But, just as importantly, it would mean the world to others that never saw this as a possibility.

Turell played every game with a yarmulke and plans to continue doing so at the next level. He also plans to play on the Sabbath, which takes place each week from Friday evening to Saturday evening, despite it being customary for Orthodox Jews to take the time for reflecting and rest.

The draft hopeful said NBA teams have visited New York City to scout him in person throughout the season. He plans to work out for as many teams as possible and is eager to get to work.

“I want to get into as many NBA gyms as possible and show them what I can do,” Turell said. “I’ve got to knock down shots and be a great defender and teammate.”

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2022 NBA mock draft roundup: Potential Houston Rockets picks entering March Madness

As March Madness tips off, here’s a look at what prospects could eventually be headed to the Houston Rockets, according to the latest wave of 2022 NBA mock drafts.

Best known as “March Madness,” the annual NCAA Men’s Division 1 Basketball Tournament (bracket) begins on Thursday, March 17. For fans of losing NBA teams, like the 2021-22 Houston Rockets, there is understandably significant intrigue over the next three weeks.

From an NBA perspective, how prospects perform under the bright lights and versus elite competition are among the key variables when it comes to projecting their likely upside at the highest level. Thus, for teams with major draft assets, March Madness is a crucial evaluation period.

In 2022, one of those teams with major stakes in the upcoming NBA draft is clearly the Houston Rockets. Not only do the Rockets (17-51) hold the league’s worst record entering Wednesday’s games, but they also have a second first-round pick headed their way from Brooklyn — and it could be better than expected, since the Nets (36-33) have struggled for much of this season with injuries and absences.

It’s possible that Brooklyn’s pick could even end up in the lottery, since the Nets are currently in a spot where they have to make it through the Eastern Conference’s play-in tournament just to make the playoffs.

Prior to the start of March Madness, here’s a look at who the latest wave of NBA mock drafts projects the Rockets to select with those two picks (Houston and Brooklyn). When the tournament concludes in early April, we’ll do another roundup for comparison purposes.

NBA draft 2022: Key dates for draft, combine, lottery and deadlines

The events surrounding the NBA draft return to more of a traditional schedule after two years of interruptions and delays.

With the 2021-22 NBA season winding down, and the start of the NCAA Tournament looming, some fans, and even teams themselves, have started to look ahead to the offseason.

The NBA this week unveiled the dates and locations of three key events, including the combine, lottery and draft. With the announcement of these dates, several deadline dates related to the NBA draft have also been revealed.

The offseason this year will reflect more of a traditional schedule after the NBA experienced several interruptions and other delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the combine, lottery and draft will each take place in person this year.

Here are several key offseason dates to take note of related to the draft.

2022 NBA draft race: March 16 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Both the Magic and Pistons lost on Tuesday night, which narrows the race for the No. 1 odds slot entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery. Houston remains in front by a slim margin.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

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 (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 16, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

2022 NBA draft race: March 15 update for Rockets, Nets picks

With the Rockets idle, Detroit and Orlando are each in action on Tuesday night with a chance to move closer to Houston in the 2022 NBA draft race.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

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 (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 15, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

2022 NBA draft race: March 14 update for Rockets, Nets picks

All of the league’s bottom three teams were in action on Sunday. Each lost, which maintains Houston’s slim lead for the No. 1 slot in 2022 NBA draft positioning.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

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 (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 13, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

First-round March Madness matchups for potential Houston Rockets draft picks

Here’s a roundup of the first-round NCAA Tournament schedule for top NBA prospects like Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Auburn’s Jabari Smith, and Duke’s Paolo Banchero.

With the 2021-22 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion, there isn’t a lot left to play for in Houston — at least not in terms of wins and losses. The Rockets (17-51) have the league’s worst record, so the priority is developing prospects like rookies Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

Fortunately, with the NCAA Tournament and March Madness (bracket) just around the corner, there is some more competitive basketball that Houston fans can enjoy — and with connections to the Rockets.

Next season, as a result of their on-court struggles, the Rockets are set to have at least two new rookies joining their young core. Houston owns their own first-round draft pick in 2022, as well as one from Brooklyn as a result of the January 2021 blockbuster trade for James Harden.

With the Brooklyn pick tracking to be in the middle of the first round, the options for that selection are almost limitless, at this stage. However, the Houston pick is coming into focus, since only two other teams (Detroit and Orlando) are within three games of the Rockets for the worst record. If they finish in the bottom three, the absolute lowest Houston could fall as a result of the May 2022 draft lottery is No. 7 overall.

As a result, assuming the pick isn’t traded, it’s probably a safe assumption that Houston selects someone who is in the top 10 among current draft projections. From our latest consensus NBA mock draft, here’s a look at the season statistics of those top prospects and how to watch their opening NCAA Tournament games on Thursday or Friday.

2022 NBA draft race: March 13 update for Rockets, Nets picks

The Rockets, Magic, and Pistons are all in action Sunday as the NBA’s race for 2022 draft positioning enters the closing stretch. Here’s where things stand going in.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

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 (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 13, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

2022 NBA draft race: March 12 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Between Orlando’s unexpected win over Minnesota and Houston’s Friday loss to Dallas, the Rockets are suddenly back in the No. 1 odds slot for the 2022 NBA draft.

With Houston owning one of the NBA’s worst records, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for as the 2021-22 campaign winds down.

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 (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 12, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.