NBA Mock Draft: Scoot Henderson to Rockets?

The Houston Rockets could take Scoot Henderson with the No. 4 pick if he is available.

Jeremy Brener | Jun 2, 2023

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When it was announced that the Houston Rockets would have the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, it appeared that they were out of the Scoot Henderson sweepstakes.

However, with the rise of Brandon Miller and Amen Thompson, there's a chance Henderson could join the Rockets after all. At least, that's what USA Today thinks.

In its latest mock draft, USA Today suggests that Henderson will be the No. 4 overall pick by the Rockets.

"Henderson would provide tremendous athleticism in the backcourt alongside Jalen Green, who also took the G League path to the NBA," USA Today writes. "Houston likely owes its 2024 pick to Oklahoma City, so with an incentive to win next season, drafting such a talented player would be a tremendous fit."

If Henderson is on the board with the No. 4 pick, it would be really hard to see the Rockets not take him. Houston needs a point guard and Henderson is the best one in the class. Taking Henderson may make the decision to sign James Harden in free agency a little more difficult, but Houston should prioritize drafting a long-term solution over short-term success.

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Published Jun 2, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.