Draft analyst gives troubling forecast for potential future Rockets lottery pick

Mar 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone watches during practice before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesThe Houston Rockets are likely to land a lottery pick in 2027. Regrettably, an NBA draft expert says that executives are "ringing the alarm bells" about the strength of that class.

If you're a Rockets fan, avoid complaining to most rival fans. Those complaints will justifiably fall on deaf ears. The Rockets have had their share of lottery picks in recent years. Do they need another blue-chip prospect?

Fine - but we'll complain amongst ourselves. The…