As the NBA’s 2022-23 regular season enters its final week, the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets (19-60) have long been eliminated from playoff contention. Even so, there are several important storylines to watch as a pivotal offseason approaches.
Tuesday’s new episode of “The Lager Line,” sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, offers a preview. Podcast hosts Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves evaluate Houston’s recent form, including positive signs shown by Kevin Porter Jr. at point guard and renewed questions surrounding head coach Stephen Silas.
Should Houston make a coaching change after the season? Is Toronto’s Nick Nurse a top candidate? Reports from Raptors media suggest it’s possible, and Tuesday’s show breaks down his candidacy along with other criteria the Rockets may consider when making these decisions.
Finally, the show concludes by exploring which late-season games are most important when it comes to 2023 NBA draft placement for the Rockets. This includes games pertinent to Houston’s own pick, as well as one that is likely headed to the Rockets from the Clippers.
Tuesday’s full podcast can be listened to below. Each episode of the show is also available via flagship radio station SportsTalk 790, as well as to all major podcast distributors under “The Lager Line.”
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