Rumor: Rockets In Trade Talks To Add Another Lottery Pick

 

The Houston Rockets already own the No. 2 pick in this month's NBA Draft, which will yield them a potentially franchise-changing talent. Now, they're in talks with the Indiana Pacers about adding the No. 13 pick as well.

Report: Pacers have talked with Rockets about trade of No. 13 draft pick https://t.co/BrL8R3b0L1

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Sources tell the Indianapolis Star that new Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wants another ready-for-prime-time player to plug into his lineup, as he feels the team is ready to make a playoff run.

The report says that if the Pacers feel that the player(s) available to them at No. 13 aren't ready to be a part of the rotation this coming season, Carlisle would like to see the pick traded for a piece he can use. 

The Rockets have been part of the discussion with Indiana, as they are really looking to build from the ground up, and a player who still needs some seasoning would be a much better fit for them, to go along with the star-in-the-making they'll be selecting with the second pick in the draft. 

As is usually the case, two teams with very different needs can often make for good trading partners. 

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