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Grading the Houston Rockets' 2026 NBA Draft after they aggressively traded up to land Ohio State's Bruce Thornton.
The Rockets hold a pair of second-round picks Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the top prospects still available entering the second day of the NBA draft.
Thirty players were chosen in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft during a night that was dominated by pick trades. See every selection.
The Rockets landed one of the top point guards on Day 2 of the draft.
The Houston Rockets have officially selected Bruce Thornton with the No. 31 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Thornton enters the draft as one of the most productive and polished lead guards in college basketball after a standout career at Ohio State.
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Houston Rockets trade up to draft Ohio State's Bruce Thornton, then move other pick of second round
The Rockets got right to it Wednesday, trading up to take Ohio State's all-time leading scorer to start the second round.
The draft is a seminal moment for many incoming players. Putting aside competitive stakes, each young athlete's life is irreversibly altered by the fame and fortune that comes wit