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 10, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.
Though Houston had an unexpected win Wednesday versus the Lakers, it didn’t drop them in the draft race since Orlando also won.
Lottery Race Update: In a game they absolutely should have lost, Orlando strayed from what they don't do well — but Jalen Green goes nuclear on the whole game plan. Standings:
1. Orlando 17-50
2. Houston 17-49
3. Detroit 18-48
4. Oklahoma City 20-46
5. Indiana 22-45— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) March 10, 2022
