The Houston Rockets would likely be justified in packaging a collection of draft picks and/or young pieces in exchange for an All-Star level player. Disrupting Houston's growth for a less impactful veteran isn't a worthwhile path, with one rumored option standing as something of a head-scratcher as draft night approaches.
Houston coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone are "fans" of Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart, per The Athletic's Kelly Iko, and the Rockets could eye a swap of the No. 3 pick in exchange for Smart and Memphis' pick at the No.