The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is among several NBA media figures who recently bookmarked Houston as a potential trade suitor for two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Giannis Antetokounmpo – should he and the one in trouble Milwaukee Bucks (3-8) finally decide to separate.

So, with Antetokounmpo turning 30 next month, is this type of blockbuster trade worth it for the Rockets? Wednesday’s podcast episode of The Lager Line, sponsored by Clutch City Lager from Karbach Breweryexplores various scenarios where this would or would not make sense in Houston.

Hosted by Rockets podcasters Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, the show also details areas where the 2024-25 team is showing marked improvement on the court as of late – as evidenced by a 7-4 record with six wins in his last eight games. Topics of note include the solid play of players like Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Tari Eason, as well as the collective emphasis on defense that has currently propelled Houston to a top player status. NBA Defensive Ranking #3.

Wednesday’s podcast can be listened to in its entirety below. Each episode is also made available via the flagship radio station SportsTalk 790 and all major podcast distributors under “The lager beer line.”

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