Houston Rockets draft picks and trade rumors: Live updates

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Houston Rockets during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City.The Houston Rockets are poised to potentially make a franchise-altering move during the 2024 NBA Draft.

Houston owns the No. 3 and No. 44 picks on Wednesday, but intriguing trade rumors involving superstars have also emerged in the past 24 hours. Chron's Josh Criswell will provide live updates throughout the first round of the draft, which is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. CT.

Rockets increase options with pre-draft trade

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