How the Kyrie Irving trade affects Houston Rockets' draft picks
DRAFT OUTLOOK
08 February 2023
DRAFT OUTLOOK
Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks, a Southwest division rival for the Rockets. Luka plus Kyrie creates a mind-blowing offensive duo, but maybe the bigger impact of the trade is on the Nets draft picks owned by the Rockets.
Be sure to watch the video above as Jeremy and Joel react to the trade and discuss how much it benefits the Rockets.
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In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.
Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!