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This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for The Piney Point readers.

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Rockets trade up to land Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton in 2nd round

Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Randy McIlvoy, as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) · June 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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In the 2026 NBA Draft, a notable transaction involved the Houston Rockets. Details of the team's moves are available from local sources. The Rockets made trades with other teams to adjust their draft picks.

These transactions resulted in the team gaining a new player. Further information on the Rockets' draft activities can be found through local news outlets, such as KPRC 2, which reported on the team's acquisitions during the draft.

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Category: local · Published: June 25, 2026 · Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Randy McIlvoy, as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
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Source published	Jun 25, 2026
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Rockets trade up to land Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton in 2nd round

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