The Houston Rockets had a mixed outcome in the 2021 NBA Draft, successfully selecting Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun in the early rounds but struggling with later picks. Usman Garuba and Josh Christopher, chosen at Nos. 23 and 24 respectively, have not made significant impacts, with Garuba now out of the league and Christopher in the G League.

In a recent redraft analysis by Bleacher Report, writer Dan Favale suggested the Rockets should have picked Jay Huff, who has since found a role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Favale noted that Huff's performance in the NBA and Summer League showcases his potential.

Additionally, the Rockets' second pick, Justin Champagnie, is currently under a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards and is showing promise in his performance. Champagnie is averaging over nine points per game this season and could soon transition to a standard contract.

As the Brooklyn Nets prepare to face the Miami Heat, the teams find themselves at different points on the injury front. The Nets are missing several key players, including Bojan Bogdanovic and De'Anthony Melton, while the Heat's injury list is shorter, with Josh Richardson ruled out and Jimmy Butler listed as questionable.

Despite their injuries, the Nets have some reinforcements available in Jaylen Martin and Dariq Whitehead. The game is set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. EST, promising an intriguing matchup.

The Miami Heat are set to face the Toronto Raptors, with Jimmy Butler likely to play despite being on the injury report. Currently, the Heat are performing well, holding a 12-10 record and riding a three-game winning streak, recently defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In contrast, the Raptors are struggling, sitting at 7-18 and on a three-game losing streak. This matchup could be crucial for both teams as they navigate the early season.

The upcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat promises to be an intriguing clash as both teams deal with significant injuries. The Lakers will be without Jaxson Hayes, Bronny James, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood, while Anthony Davis is probable and Jalen Hood-Schifino is questionable.

On the other side, the Heat have ruled out Josh Christopher and Kel'el Ware, with Kevin Love probable and Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson, and Nikola Jovic all listed as questionable. The Lakers are currently ninth in the Western Conference with a 12-9 record, coming off a heavy loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Heat sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 9-10 record after a recent defeat to the Boston Celtics.