As the 2024 NBA Draft approaches in three weeks, it is important to approach all information with a critical eye. Teams are known to keep their plans close to the vest, so it is wise to take everything you read or hear with a grain of salt. However, there is one credible rumor that has emerged that has caught the attention of many.
According to sources, the Houston Rockets are interested in trading the No. 3 pick in the draft. The Rockets have discussed a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and are hoping to convince the Brooklyn Nets to part ways with Mikal Bridges for the pick. The Rockets are eager to make moves that will help them improve and move out of the lottery phase, so trading for more immediate help or future assets makes sense.
From ownership to management, the Rockets are focused on turning around their losing record and making strategic moves in this upcoming draft. While trading for Bridges may seem like a good fit, Brooklyn is adamant about keeping him as they plan on using him as a key piece in their strategy for attracting another star player to their roster. The odds of a trade between the Rockets and Nets involving Bridges seem slim given Brooklyn’s intentions for him.
As several teams rumored to be looking to trade out of the draft, Houston may need to explore other options if they want
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