The Houston Rockets will have the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Yet, they\u2019re looking to take advantage of their momentum after reaching the playoffs this season. As a result, there\u2019s no assurances that they\u2019ll hold onto the pick.<\/p>\n
They could offer the 10th overall pick for a veteran talent. In fact, the Rockets are currently linked to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>. Alternately, Houston could even move back in the draft to add assets, with teams like the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks potential trade partners.<\/p>\n If the Rockets do make a selection (and keep it), one of these four prospects could be the name that\u2019s called.<\/p>\n If Houston has to replace free agent center Steven Adams<\/a>, Duke center Khaman Maluach<\/a>\u2019s tools should catch their eye. At the NBA Draft Combine, the South Sudan native came in at 7-foot-1 (with a 7-foot-7 wingspan and 9-foot-6 standing reach) and 253 pounds. Notably, Rockets assistant coach Royal Ivey was Maluach\u2019s head coach in the Paris Olympics<\/a>.<\/p>\n Khaman Maluach rim finishing pic.twitter.com\/cUhLxiiBuf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Powers (@DraftPow) May 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n4 Potential Houston Rockets Draft Targets<\/h2>\n
Khaman Maluach<\/h3>\n
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