Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and draft expert Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) discuss the current crop of young Rockets and the best players of the 2023 NBA Draft.

Plus:

* If the Rockets keep their pick, who will they draft?

* Will a possible Harden/Houston reunion affect the pick? Should it?

* What does Rafael think about a Harden/Houston reunion?

* Who is Charlotte going to take at #2 and how will it affect what Portland does at #3?

* Will Charlotte actually pass up on the chance to draft Scoot Henderson? Will Portland?

* Will Houston trade-up in the draft? Trade out?

* Who may fall to Houston at 20th?

* What will it take for Alperen Sengun to be featured more?

* What will Ime Udoka do differently to get the most out of the young players?

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