30 in 30: Do the Houston Rockets have a foundational core in place?

In the latest stop in our 30 in 30 series, we explore whether the Houston Rockets have a foundational core in place

The Houston Rockets may have missed out on the No. 1 pick during the 2022 NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have the opportunity to enter the 2022-23 NBA season with the best young roster in the league.

That’s where this team is trending as they continue to build around an already talented core. The Rockets may still be a year or two away from being a threat to officially enter the push toward the playoffs, but there’s no question that the future for this team is bright.

The Houston Rockets are one of the most talented young teams in the NBA

Led by Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun, and now Jabari Smith, the Rockets have a chance to be “good” in a few years – of course, if they could adequately develop their young pieces.

That means being patient and trusting the process