Rockets trade deadline preview, Kyrie Irving deal reaction

What will the Houston Rockets do at Thursday’s trade deadline for the 2022-23 NBA season? What should they do? The latest episode of The Lager Line podcast evaluates the plan, as well as all the various considerations for general manager Rafael Stone. Hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, discussion topics include:

• What Kyrie Irving’s departure from the Nets (by forcing a trade to Dallas) means for Stone and the Rockets, who control Brooklyn’s first-round draft assets through 2027;
  
  
• If Kevin Durant eventually demands a trade, should the Rockets attempt to get involved? Could they pursue both Durant and James Harden?
  
  
• Is Eric Gordon’s recent surge helping his trade market?
  
  
• Whether KJ Martin, Jae’Sean Tate, or others on the current roster could be dealt;
  
  
• Would Stone consider as a veteran addition of significance at the deadline, or are the Rockets compelled to wait until they have significant salary cap room in the 2023 offseason?