How Lottery fallout forces Rockets to rethink trade approach

How Lottery fallout forces Rockets to rethink trade approach
The Lottery didn’t help the Rockets, so is a trade coming? Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

The NBA Draft Lottery didn't go Houston's way — and now the stakes are higher than ever for the Rockets. In this episode, we break down how the surprising results shake up Houston's future.

With the Mavericks jumping ahead to land Cooper Flagg despite just a 1.8% chance, and the Spurs also leaping up the board, the Rockets once again find themselves behind their Texas rivals. Is the NBA rigged? Houston fans are asking — and bringing receipts.

We look at what Flagg’s arrival in Dallas means for the Rockets’ rebuild timeline, and whether Houston has the star power to keep pace. Could Giannis actually head to Texas — but not to H-Town?

With pressure mounting, a blockbuster trade may be the only way out. Would you move Fred VanVleet to the Suns for Kevin Durant? We explore every scenario as GM Rafael Stone faces what could be his most pivotal offseason yet.

Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Del Olaleye and Joe George share their thoughts on what the future holds for the Rockets, and much more!

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Manager Joe Espada is hoping Colton Gordon can deliver for Houston. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images.

The Houston Astros are set to promote left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Gordon, 26, has been impressive this season with the Space Cowboys, posting a 4-0 record and a 2.55 ERA over 42⅓ innings, along with 43 strikeouts and a 1.20 WHIP. He last pitched on May 9, delivering six innings with nine strikeouts and no walks.

A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Gordon was selected by the Astros in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Central Florida.

Gordon's promotion comes as the Astros navigate a stretch of 17 consecutive games without a day off. The team plans to utilize a six-man rotation during this period, and Gordon's addition helps fill the gap left by Hayden Wesneski, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow soreness.

He will face Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who enters the game with a 3-3 record and a 3.57 ERA over 45⅓ innings this season.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT at Daikin Park.


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