The Rockets have a long history of, unlike other teams, producing second-round picks that actually contribute to their team (albeit not so much in the playoffs). So even in another year where they do not control a first-round pick, the Rockets have two chances to pick players who factor into their near-term future.
Sports Illustrated released a two-round mock draft — not enough places do this, because it’s hard and time-consuming, but it is always appreciated — and have the Rockets taking two productive college seniors: Sterling Brown from SMU and Frank Mason from Kansas.