The Latest Breaking News from Houston

With the Rockets suddenly having three first-round picks, Houston is reportedly exploring scenarios that involve trading up — both from No. 17 and even at No. 3 overall.

Led by Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith, several potential Rockets are meeting with the media in the days leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. Here’s what they’ve had to say.

DALLAS — The Mavericks have made their 2022 draft-night decision — more than a week before the June 23 event.

The Houston Rockets just traded their leading scorer, Christian Wood, to the Dallas Mavericks. For some, this transaction may be surprising.

In a trade primarily about the incoming draft asset, the Rockets dealt Christian Wood to Dallas for the No. 26 pick in the 2022 first round. Here’s a look at immediate reaction and takeaways.

Tim MacMahon: Rockets were looking to move Christian Wood to clear playing time for Alperen Sengun and likely the No. 3 overall pick, whether that's Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren. They pounced on chance to acquire a first-round pick (and no ...

Wood averaged 17.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game for Houston last season.

Shams Charania: The Houston Rockets are finalizing a deal to trade Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Synergy Sports Tech @ SynergySST Among the 46 ...

PHILADELPHIA — Garrett Stubbs was an unlikely hero. At 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, he doesn’t look like a ballplayer, and is constantly reminded of that, by spectators who call him a Little Leaguer and a bat boy and a clubhouse attendant. He says he hears this just about every time he’s…