Why the Mavs Aren't Trading Kyrie Irving to the Houston Rockets Yet | Mavs vs Rockets Preview

Kyrie Irving trade rumors keep linking the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, but the Mavs aren't moving their star guard as the NBA preseason opens in Macau. What would a Kyrie Irving trade really cost, and why does Kyrie matter so much to Cooper Flagg's development in Dallas?Nick Angstadt is joined by Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets for a Mavs-Rockets crossover breaking down Kyrie Irving's ties to Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka, the Rockets' control of the Mavs' 2029 first-round pick, and what Mavs Team President Masai Ujiri might want in return. Jackson explains whether Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams can fix Houston, how the Kevin Durant group chat situation was handled, and what to watch from Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, Marcus Smart, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Then Nick answers Jackson's questions about Cooper Flagg's next step, Dusty May's coaching style, Morez Johnson Jr.'s 3-point shot, Zaccharie Risacher, and where PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II fit.  📸 PHOTO: Imagn Images, Dallas Mavericks Join the Everydayer Club (Text Line): Be a Locked On Mavs Insider to support the show and get texts from Nick & Isaac on every Mavs Rumors, News Updates, Game Previews, Q&As, & More…📲 https://lockedonmavericks.supercast.com/  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 📺 Locked On Mavericks YouTube Channel🎧 Locked On Mavericks Podcast Platforms  📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on Socials- Locked On Mavs Twitter @LockedOnMavs- Locked On Mavs Instagram LockedOnMavs - Nick Angstadt Twitter @NickVanExit- Nick Angstadt TikTok NickVanExit- Nick Angstadt Instagram @NickVanExit - Isaac Harris Twitter @IsaacLHarris- Isaac Harris Instagram @IsaacLHarris_  Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba  📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Game