Ben DuBose Breaks Down Rockets Pick-Swap Trade Hours Before NBA Draft

Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, joins Next Up to break down the overnight trade between the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets. 

The Rockets receive:

• In 2025, the rights to swap either their own first round pick or Oklahoma City’s first round pick in exchange for Phoenix’s first round pick.
• Phoenix’s first round pick in 2027.
• In 2029, the rights to the more favorable of either Dallas’ or Phoenix’s first round pick in addition to the right to swap their own first round pick for the less favorable of either Dallas’ or Phoenix’s first round pick.

The Rockets give up:

• In 2025, the right to swap either their first round pick or Oklahoma City’s first round pick in exchange for Brooklyn’s first round pick.
• Brooklyn’s first round pick in 2026.

The Rockets are focusing on a "quantity of picks" that the organization could use as trade capital in the future. "It's a long term bet," DuBose said.

With the No. 3 overall pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft, DuBose still sees the Rockets selecting Reed Sheppard or Donovan Clingan if they can't shop the pick. However, if the Rockets are able to complete a deal on draft night, which current player could general manager Rafael Stone move in a trade package?

"Dillon Brooks."