Rockets agree to deal with draft pick Josh Christopher

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Houston Rockets are moving quickly to secure the services of their four first round draft picks. After coming to an agreement with number two pick Jalen Green, Houston turned their attention to signing number 24 pick Josh Christopher. According to Mark Berman, the sides have a verbal agreement in place.

NBA source: The Rockets have a verbal contract agreement in place with guard/forward Josh Christopher, who they took in the 1st round of the NBA Draft with the 24th-overall pick.

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) August 6, 2021 A verbal agreement works in this scenario, as there’s essentially draft slot money on a rookie wage scale, meaning…