The Rockets will be in the Western Conference's Group C along with the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors defeated the Rockets in a seven-game series in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

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Olynyk averaged 8.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 41.8 percent from deep in 44 games last season, split between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. At 6-11, he is one of the better floor-spacing bigs and should be able to share the floor with both Luke Kornet and Victor Wembanyama.