The Houston Rockets are in one of the best positions in the NBA. They're built to contend for the NBA title now, and if they don't win it, they're built to compete for the title for years to come.
ESPN recently published an article ranking the top-5 teams in terms of future first-round picks. The Rockets ranked fourth. On that list, only one team has a better chance of winning a championship this year (more on that later).
That's a recipe for success - now and later.
Rockets built to win for years
ESPN does a nice job of breaking down the Rockets' near-term draft situation.