Houston Rockets consider Izaiyah Nelson for 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Houston Rockets are targeting Izaiyah Nelson in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, as reported by Bleacher Report. Nelson, a 6'9" forward who averaged 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds at South Florida, previously was named the American Conference Player of the Year. Despite a struggling 3-point shooting percentage of 14.3%, his athleticism and defensive skills are seen as assets for the Rockets, who hold the No. 39 and 53 picks in the draft. This follows previous links to Ugonna Onyenso in mock drafts. The Rockets aim to maximize value with their second-round selections.
- •Rockets lack a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Izaiyah Nelson won American Conference Player of the Year.
- •Nelson averaged 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds at USF.
- •Rockets currently hold the No. 39 and 53 picks.
- •Mock drafts previously linked Rockets to Ugonna Onyenso.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — NBA mock draft links Rockets to American Conference Player of the Year
"Izaiyah Nelson's incredible athleticism could make him a second-round steal in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Basketball•Jun 23, 2026, 4:30 AMWhat time does the NBA Draft start today? TV channel, schedule, live stream for Tuesday's Round 1
- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 4:11 AMGiannis Antetokounmpo trade may expand before July 6
- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 1:58 AMSpurs predicted to cut ties with $229 million nightmare, acquire ex-Rockets All-Rookie guard
- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Otto Moore (1972-73)
- NBA•Jun 22, 2026, 10:44 PMReport: Rockets taking ‘more of a wholesale approach’ to 2026 roster
- NBA•Jun 22, 2026, 9:51 PMRockets linked to trade for $229 million Spurs veteran disappointment again
