With three selections in the first round at No. 2, No. 23, and No. 24, the Rockets are likely to be one of the most active NBA teams in preparation for the July 29 draft. It’s an opportunity for Houston general manager Rafael Stone to rapidly improve the depth and talent of a roster that finished with the league’s worst record in the 2020-21 season.
As part of that search, Stone and the Rockets are casting a wide net on potential candidates to join the team. Based on various interviews, social media posts, and media reports, here’s a look at who has interviewed or worked out with Houston during the 2021 pre-draft process.
(Last updated: Thursday, June 24)
- Florida guard Tre Mann: workout (source)
- Tennessee guard/wing Keon Johnson: interview (source)
- Baylor guard Jared Butler: interview (source)
- Nebraska guard/wing Dalano Banton: workout (source)
- Auburn forward JT Thor: workout (source)
- Duke forward Jalen Johnson: interview (source)
Additional information on many of these players can be found in the latest mock draft by For The Win’s draft guru Bryan Kalbrosky.
