State of the Rockets: Recent Episodes
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) give their thoughts on the conclusion of the 2025-26 Houston Rockets season.
Topics include:
-Salman's frustration with Rockets discourse this season
-Is everyone overreacting?
-Major changes needed?
-Should Rafael Stone be fired?
-Is a coaching shakeup needed? Can Udoka be trusted?
-Should Houston trade Kevin Durant?
-Does Durant even want to be in Houston?
-Should the Rockets pursue star free agents like Giannis?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Kevin Durant’s new extension with the Rockets
-Tari Eason reportedly declining $100 million from Houston
-Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL injury
-How do the Rockets look without VanVleet in the first two games?
-Should the 0-2 start be a cause for concern?
-How can Houston make up for VanVleet’s absence?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) debrief the Houston Rockets offseason in full detail, including long and short-term implications of their decision making.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss:
-Cam Whitmore traded to the Wizards.
-Reacting to the details for Dorian-Finney Smith’s contract
-Why the DFS signing and the Cam Whitmore trade should be viewed as one big transaction
-Will Houston regret trading Whitmore?
-Where does Houston stack up in the Western Conference?
-Is OKC in a tier of it’s own? Are they a “Warriors’ level threat”?
-Can Houston or Denver credibly be at OKC’s level?
-How good is Kevin Durant at age 37?
-What could hold Houston back as a team?
-Is Alperen Sengun still being overlooked nationally?
-Could next season be a breakout year for Reed Sheppard?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap the Rockets known free agency moves. Topics include:
-Could anyone have seen this summer coming for the Rockets?
-Thoughts on the Jabari Smith extension
-Does Smith still possess All-Star potential?
-Reacting to the Dorian Finney-Smith contract
-Does Cam Whitmore have a future in Houston?
-Why did Houston bring Clint Capela back?
-Are the Rockets ready to compete with the Thunder in the Western Conference?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the Houston Rockets’ stunning acquisition of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
Topics include:
-Initial reactions to the trade
-Grading the deal for both teams
-Short and long-term ramifications for the team
-How does Kevin Durant fit in Houston?
-Will KD and Fred VanVleet get extended soon?
-What other moves can Houston make?
-Who starts for the Rockets next season? Amen Thompson or Tari Eason?
-How good is Houston next year? Can they win the title?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) broadly catch up on all things Rockets from the first quarter games of the Rockets season.
Episode was recorded in late November, but remains essentially up-to-date
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
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Why Summer League left Salman speechless
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Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore appear too good for Summer League
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In-depth observations of Reed Sheppard’s first two games
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Why Sheppard is more than just a shooter
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What could hold him back in the future?
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Cam Whitmore builds upon his Summer League MVP from last year
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What has Whitmore worked on this summer?
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Why this season is more important than ever for Jalen Green
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba):
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Analyzing the pre-draft Nets/Rockets trade
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Was it smart for Houston to send Brooklyn their picks back?
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The upside of the future Suns picks the Rockets acquired
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Will they trade for Kevin Durant? Devin Booker?
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What is Reed Sheppard's upside as a prospect?
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How does he fit with the other "Core 7" Rockets?
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Thoughts on Houston trading for AJ Griffin
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What are Griffin's strengths and weaknesses as a prospect?
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Is Amen Thompson the best prospect on the Rockets?
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Can Alperen Sengun be a franchise cornerstone?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss:
-Will the Rockets keep or trade the 3rd overall pick?
-What sort of return would Houston want for #3?
-Is trading out or trading down more feasible?
-Who do we think the Rockets ultimately take? Who's going to be available?
-Who do we want the Rockets to take? Best fit?
-Are Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard underrated prospects?
-Salman bashes "Wing Culture" on NBA Draft Twitter
-What makes Reed Sheppard such an interesting prospect?
-What are Sheppard's weaknesses?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
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Debating one last time if Houston should keep or trade the 3rd overall pick
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What player checks the most boxes that could be available at 3?
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Which 3-4 prospects do we believe the Rockets should try and keep out of theoretical trade packages this summer?
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Can Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün play together long-term? What makes it difficult?
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What can Thompson and Sengun do to become more complementary towards each other?
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If the Rockets have to decide between the two eventually, who should they pick?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and NBA draft analyst @ChuckingDarts discuss:
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How strong is the of the 2024 NBA Draft?
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Which prospects are most likely to become All-Stars?
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Why is there so much skepticism about Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard?
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The cases for drafting Zaccharie Risacher and Matas Buzelis in the Top 5
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Is Zach Edey being undervalued in this draft?
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Who should the Rockets select at #3?
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Is it worth drafting for fit this year?
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Should Houston trade for Mikal Bridges? What would that package look like?
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Ranking the Core 6 Rockets prospects
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Can Jalen Green become a tentpole player for Houston?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
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An overview of the 2023-24 Houston Rockets season
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Thoughts on Rockets GM Rafael Stone receiving an extension
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Houston climbing to 3rd in the 2024 NBA Draft
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Should Houston keep or trade the pick? What’s a good asking price?
All that and more.
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(Recorded March 31st)
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
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On the Rockets continued success
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Can Houston make the Play-In Tournament?
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Other than shooting, where is Jalen Green improving?
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Is Green playing better because of Alperen Sengun’s absence?
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How does Sengun fit into Houston’s long-term plans?
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Reacting to the latest buzz about the Rockets itching for a superstar trade
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discusses the Houston Rockets winning 9 straight games and putting themselves in position to make the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Topics include:
-How are the Rockets winning without Sengun?
-Ime Udoka’s adjustments
-Is Jalen Green back on track to stardom?
-Dissecting Green’s streaky scoring efficiency
-Amen Thompson emergence
-Jabari Smith’s steadiness throughout the run and this season as a whole
-Was the NBA’s suspension justified?
-Can Houston actually make the Play-In? Does it matter?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
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Alperen Sengun likely out for the season
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Cam Whitmore out for three weeks
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What are the Rockets remaining goals for the season?
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Amen Thompson excitement
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Reacting to Jalen Green's scoring outbursts
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Where does Green rank among Houston's other prospects?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Possible fallout from Tari Eason’s season ending surgery
-Reacting to Jalen Green’s latest scoring outburst
-What is the proper way to react to these games?
-Has Green put concerns about his starting spot to bed?
-Grading Rafael Stone’s tenure as GM of the Rockets
-Where does Stone rank among all NBA GMs?
-How does he compare to his predecessor, Daryl Morey?
-Are some fans wrong to feel let down by Stone?
-Should Stone receive a contract extension?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Rockets bench Alperen Şengün in crunch time
-Houston's reluctance to embrace Sengun as the franchise player
-The continued pushback of this reality
-Why is Houston still feverishly pursuing centers at the deadline?
-What should they aim to achieve at the trade deadline?
-Who are some realistic targets?
-Jalen Green's much improved play
-Is Green safe at the deadline now?
-Why Green's best chance at stardom is as a point guard (long-term)
-Should Houston trade Brooklyn's 2024 1st rounder?
-Could a star player be available for the Rockets?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Why have the Rockets struggled so much since Christmas?
-Is Houston regressing to the mean as a team?
-If they miss the play-in tournament, is this season a failure?
-What is a reasonable goal for the remainder of the season?
-Should the Rockets make a trade for the sole purpose of making the play-in tournament? -What kinds of trades should they pursue?
-Are any of the core 6 players up for grabs?
-What return should Houston want in a Jalen Green trade?
-Should Jalen Green be starting anymore?
-What are some more reasonable deals the Rockets could make at the deadline?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Jalen Green's improved play
-Has Green secured his starting spot?
-Cam Whitmore's monster production
-Is Whitmore a better prospect than Green?
-How did so many teams pass on Whitmore?
-The competition for Green's spot in Houston's core
-Alperen Sengun's ridiculous 3-week stretch
-Will Sengun make the All-Star team this year?
-Can Sengun be the best player on a title contender?
-Houston's tough long-term financial decisions
-Besides Sengun, who will the Rockets be willing to pay?
-Some long overdue praise for Jabari Smith Jr.
-Has Smith secured his spot alongside Sengun?
-Will Tari Eason break into Houston's long-term core?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) analyze Jalen Green's recent struggles for the Rockets (late upload).
Topics include:
-The cause of Jalen Green's struggles
-Do we still believe in Green the player?
-How can the Rockets help Green out?
-Ime Udoka's 4th quarter benchings of Green
-Will Udoka continue to start Green?
-Will the Rockets eventually trade Green? Should they?
-What kinds of Jalen Green trades are actually worth it?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chron.com's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss:
-What was the goal of Phase 2? Has that changed?
-How long does Phase 2 last? What does Phase 3 look like?
-Who are the "untouchables" on the Rockets?
-How will extension negotiations with Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun look?
-How have Jalen Green's struggles impacted Houston's vision?
-Will the Rockets trade Green? Should they?
-What type of star is worth Houston pursuing? What type isn't?
-What about Donavan Mitchell?
-How can the Rockets get Jalen going offensively?
-Why is the Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green dynamic still awkward?
-Does Green need to come off the bench?
-Should Tari Eason be a starter?
-Will Tilman Fertitta have the patience to wait for Phase 3?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chuck (@ChuckingDarts) discuss:
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A deep dive into how good the Rockets have been
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Did either of us expect this?
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Is Alperen Sengun the franchise player?
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How should the Rockets build around Sengun?
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What kind of roster will the Rockets need long-term?
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Is Jalen Green the most obvious co-star candidate for Sengun?
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Other potential rostered co-stars (Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, etc..)
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Are Rockets fans are overthinking Jalen Green?
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Who could Houston trade for to put next to Sengun?
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Salman eats crow on Jabari Smith
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How the pairing of Smith and Sengun has finally gelled
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What qualifies as Houston's "core"?
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Will Jabari outgrow his current role?
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Where do Sengun, Green, and Jabari rank among other young NBA prospects?
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How did so many people miss on Sengun in 2021?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) discuss:
-How surprising is the Rockets hot start?
-Is there an element of luck with some of this?
-Dan recalibrates his views on Alperen Sengun
-Has the Rockets front office regained some respect?
-Ime Udoka's impact on Dillon Brooks
-Why we shouldn't discredit GM Rafael Stone for any of this
-Jalen Green will take some time and that's okay
Plus:
-What do the Rockets do as an organization now?
-Should Alperen Sengun be viewed as the franchise player now?
-How should the Rockets build around Sengun?
-Who's untouchable in a theoretical star player trade?
-Should Houston make a big swing or stand pat?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Sports Radio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) about the Rockets 4-game winning streak.
Topics include:
-What's changed from the first 3 games?
-What's sustainable and what's unsustainable?
-Why fans are overthinking Jalen Green
-Why aren't Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun playing more together?
-How have Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks helped the Rockets?
-Will the Rockets make an upgrade at the trade deadline?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of the Houston Chronicle come up with 5 stat-free observations for the early season Rockets.
Topics include:
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Alperen Sengun's undeniability
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Rockets concerning bench units
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Cam Whitmore's absence from the rotation
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Ime Udoka resonating with the young talent
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Dillon Brooks' two-way impact
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Jalen Green and Jabari Smith's defense
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Houston's continued shooting woes
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Ways the Rockets can adjust moving forward
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Looking ahead at the next five Rockets games
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The NBA's in-season tournament
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) previews the 2023-24 Houston Rockets with play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) of Space City Home Network.
Topics include:
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Reasonable internal/external goals for the season?
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Will Ime Udoka give Alperen Sengun a fair shake?
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Is Jabari Smith due for a snap-back season?
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Can Amen Thompson be in the Rookie of the Year race?
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Does Cam Whitmore stay in the rotation this season?
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Will Jalen Green have a third year leap?
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Win total prediction
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and @LockedOnFantasyBasketball host Josh Lloyd (@redrock_bball) project the Houston Rockets from a fantasy basketball perspective and, more broadly, as prospects moving forward. The two also discuss how much of an upgrade Ime Udoka could be to Stephen Silas.
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Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) USA Today Sports about the Kevin Porter Jr. situation before previewing media day.
Topics include:
-Will KPJ's contract get voided by the league? If it happens, how would that impact the Rockets (if at all)?
-How likely is it that KPJ is just waived outright by the Rockets?
-If KPJ is dumped in a trade, what could a return look like?
-Is Buddy Heild realistic? Robert Williams? Malcom Brogdon? etc...
-How badly did the Rockets front office mess up here?
-What does this all say about Houston's internal team culture?
-When will the Rockets come to a resolution by? Then, the two preview media day by: -Outside of Rafael Stone, who are we most interested in hearing from?
-What questions would we like answered?
-How will Ime Udoka restructure the organization on and off the floor?
-Why did Fred VanVleet pick Houston?
-Is Jabari Smith poised for a leap?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Rockets PA Announcer Jonathan Sanford (@TheJSanford) to discuss his years with the Spurs, his move to Houston, his relationship with Ime Udoka, what Udoka will bring to the Rockets going forward, and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses Houston's offseason with Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) before ranking their young prospects based on:
-Overall belief in the players
-Ceiling of the players
-Likelihood to be the best player on the Rockets
Ali and Favale also discuss the importance in Houston finding their "North Star" prospect as soon as possible, Rafael Stone's tenure as a GM, and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) down the Rockets Summer League w/ Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) of NBA Big Board including:
-All things Jabari Smith
-How did Cam Whitmore fall to Houston at 20?
-How will the Rockets manage all this young talent?
-Will any player get lost in the shuffle?
-Can Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks aid in player development?
-How will Ime Udoka approach roles, minutes, and usage?
-Will everything truly be up for grabs?
-What does Houston's Brook Lopez pursuit say about their faith in Alperen Sengun? Should we be concerned?
-Will Jalen Green take the proverbial leap?
-What does a leap look like for Green? How can he get there?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss:
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The Rockets choosing Fred VanVleet over James Harden
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Ime Udoka’s influence over free agency
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What does Fred VanVleet bring to the Rockets?
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How does he make Jalen Green better?
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Houston’s asset mismanagement and failed pursuit of Brook Lopez
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How Alperen Şengün could make Houston’s summer look foolish
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Why Salman believes the Dillon Brooks contract is fine
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How Ime Udoka can optimize Dillon Brooks on offense
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Excitement for Rockets Summer League roster
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Final grades for the offseason
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Big picture takeaways from Houston’s offseason
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more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:
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The Rockets 4th overall selection of OTE’s Amen Thompson
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How does Amen Thompson fit on the Rockets long-term?
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Where did we each have Thompson ranked on our boards?
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How did Cam Whitmore fall to the Rockets at 20th?
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What made Whitmore a Top 10 draft prospect?
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Grading the Rockets draft-record through Phase 1 of their rebuild?
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How does Ime Udoka find minutes for everyone on the roster?
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Who gets cut or traded to open roster spots for free agents?
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What free agents are the Rockets targeting?
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Who are they likely to sign?
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Is the James Harden to Houston officially dead-on-arrival?
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Why is Houston so interested in Brook Lopez? Does it make sense?
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How will Lopez impact Alperen Sengun?
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What will it take for Sengun to prove himself?
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Is Fred VanVleet a realistic target? What’s VanVleet’s asking price?
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How will some of these contracts look?
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more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Adam Spinella of The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) preview the 2023 NBA Draft from a Houston Rockets perspective:
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Who is Charlotte going to take at 2?
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Should Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller be a real conversation?
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What options will be left for Houston at 4th?
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What makes Amen Thompson special?
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What should we take away from the Cam Whitmore to Houston buzz?
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Who does Adam think the Rockets should select at 4?
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Rockets options at 20 (if they keep the pick)
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What does Adam think of Houston’s young core?
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Was Jabari Smith’s rookie season concerning?
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Ranking Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, and the unselected 4th overall pick in terms of their upside
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Can Alperen Sengun be an offensive hub?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss:
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How did the Rockets react to getting the 4th pick? How has that changed over time?
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Will the Rockets keep the pick? Will they move up or trade down?
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If they keep the pick, who will they draft?
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What will Houston do with the 20th pick?
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How interested are the Rockets in James Harden?
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Would they offer a 4-year max?
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If not James Harden, how will the Rockets spend their $60 million in space?
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How will they have the roster spots to sign players?
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How did the Ime Udoka hire come together so quickly?
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How involved will Udoka be in Houston’s free agency process?
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more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) cut through all the James Harden to Houston noise to answer the real question we’ve all been dodging: Do we still believe in James Harden?
Sub-topics include:
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Is James Harden actually coming to Houston?
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What would Harden’s role be if he comes to Houston?
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Would either of us give Harden a four-year max?
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What would prevent us from giving him a four-year max?
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Where do fears of a bad 37-year-old James Harden stem from?
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Are those fears valid? Is he actually declining fast?
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Can the Rockets manage his minutes long-term?
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How much do Harden’s playoff performances color those fears?
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Can Harden still be a major cog for a title contender?
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more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and draft expert Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) discuss the current crop of young Rockets and the best players of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Plus:
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If the Rockets keep their pick, who will they draft?
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Will a possible Harden/Houston reunion affect the pick? Should it?
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What does Rafael think about a Harden/Houston reunion?
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Who is Charlotte going to take at #2 and how will it affect what Portland does at #3?
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Will Charlotte actually pass up on the chance to draft Scoot Henderson? Will Portland?
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Will Houston trade-up in the draft? Trade out?
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Who may fall to Houston at 20th?
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What will it take for Alperen Sengun to be featured more?
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What will Ime Udoka do differently to get the most out of the young players?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans):
-React to the NBA lottery results
-Speculate on who will be available for Houston at #4
-Debate whether Portland will trade the 3rd pick
-Would Salman trade Sengun to move up?
-Would Dave trade Jabari to move up?
-New reporting from Philadelphia on James Harden’s future
-Do the 76ers want Harden back? Will they offer a four-year max?
-Does Dave want Harden back? Should the Rockets offer a four-year max?
-How will the Rockets spend their cap space if they don’t get Harden?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Kyle Chilek (@kchile22), formerly of RedNationHoops.com, layout all their pre-lottery thoughts, nerves, and feelings. Then the two branch off into a larger debate about a Harden/Houston reunion.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) break down what Ime Udoka brings to the Rockets on and off the court. Plus other Rockets offseason chatter.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) react to the Rockets hiring of Ime Udoka and break down all the possible implications.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss:
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New reporting from Woj on James Harden’s interest in Houston
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Ben’s thoughts on the 2022-23 Rockets season. Was it a success? Failure?
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What qualities should the Rockets look for in a new head coach?
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Ranking preferred candidates
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Why would the Raptors fire Nick Nurse?
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Would Nurse be a good fit in Houston?
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Is Ime Udoka worth the risk?
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Is Scott Brooks unfairly scrutinized?
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Who else should the Rockets consider?
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Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller?
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Odds that Harden returns to Houston
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If he does, how different will the Harden experience be this time around?
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more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss:
-A Stephen Silas post-mortem
-Was this the right move?
-Should Rockets fans be worried about GM Rafael Stone’s meddling?
-Ranking the pool of candidates for Houston’s opening
-Who makes the most sense and why?
-Who isn’t on the list that should be on the list? (MDA, JVG, Dave Joerger, Sam Cassell, etc…?
-Odds that the Rockets land James Harden this summer?
-What will impact Harden’s decision making?
-What does Harden on the Rockets look like in 2023?
-Should KPJ be part of Houston’s future plans?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) discuss:
-Bill Simmons says James Harden is “Houston-bound”
-Is the Jalen Green pick really a “catastrophe”?
-Should TyTy Washington be in the G League?
-Rockets beat Spurs in back-to-back
-Is lottery positioning panic justified?
-Jabari Smith’s recent hot stretch of games
-One last rant from Salman about Silas/Sengun
-KPJ’s recent visible flare ups. Is he worth all the trouble?
-Do the Rockets have an accountability problem?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) discuss:
-Rockets sign WCS to 10-day contract
-Daryl Morey dismisses Harden to Houston rumors
-Unpacking The Athletic’s massive Harden to Houston reporting
-KPJ re-aggravates injury and chooses to play through it
-Stephen Silas benches Alperen Sengun again
-The long-awaited Jabari Smith conversation
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) discuss:
-Stephen Silas’ Alperen Sengun comments
-Tilman’s drunken “Pray for Victor” interview
-Rafael Stone’s interview with The Athletic
-In light of the allegations, should teams avoid drafting Brandon Miller?
-A mini Jabari Smith conversation (the bigger one comes next week)
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) reacts to the late-night Kevin Durant trade w/ Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider). Plus the two analyze the implications for the Rockets-owned Nets picks.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) preview the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline from the Houston Rockets perspective w/ special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen).
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Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) and new co-host Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) discuss:
-Houston’s rumored interest in Hawks big man John Collins. What are some other out-of-the-box names Houston should target?
-Has Eric Gordon’s market value improved?
-Why are the Rockets suddenly playing better?
-Should John Lucas get a shot at head coach?
-Alperen Sengun and Jalen…
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Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) and brand new co-host Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) discuss:
-John Wall, Austin Rivers, and Eric Gordon speak out about Rockets culture
-Calls for Stephen Silas’ job rank up. Are they justified?
-What is KPJ’s place on the Rockets long-term?
-What should the Rockets aim to do at the trade deadline?
-Were the Rockets right to turn down…
Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale discuss (@DanFavale) discuss:
-James Harden reported interest in returning to Houston
-Is this real or just a leverage play by Harden? Who leaked it?
-Why would Harden leave Philadelphia?
-Why would the Rockets sign Harden?
-How could Harden fit their rebuild?
Plus:
-Possible deals the Rockets could pursue before the trade deadline
-Should Houston be thinking big now?
-What’s realistic?
-Salman makes the case for Lonzo to Houston
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:-Early-season impressions of Jabari Smith versus our prior evaluations
-The Rockets coaching staff’s lack of faith in Alperen Sengun
-Why hasn't Houston traded Eric Gordon yet?
-The Rockets’ roster crunch and it’s effect on the young talent
-Is it time for a consolidation trade? Should Houst…
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) introduces himself to YouTube before discussing:
-Why the Houston Rockets offense is so disappointing
-Houston's lack of offensive structure on and off the court
-The Rockets current offensive philosophy makes no sense
-How Stephen Silas isn't the only problem, but he's certainly not helping
-Ways the Rockets can find offensive structure over the next two years
-When's the right time to move on from Silas?
Plus Salman dives deep into the current stage of pro wrestling with Jorge Flores (@jorgecflores22):
-How the next 1-2 years will define the 2020s in pro wrestling
-Triple H’s impact on the WWE as head of creative
-The Bloodline is the best storytelling the WWE’s put out in a long time
-Roman Reigns has finally found himself as a top guy. Who can take him down?
-If not Sami Zayn, then who?
-Salman proposes an interesting, but controversial idea
-Why MJF is the biggest thing in pro wrestling right now
-Can AEW be trusted to handle a generational talent?
-Logan Paul is surprisingly awesome
-A plea to Logan to go full-time
-Why the WWE should try and make him full-time
-Can Logan be a top guy? Ideas for his future
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) asks Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) hyperbolic questions about the Rockets including:
-On a scale of 1 to 2, how would you rate Stephen Silas as a coach?
-How many MVPs will Alperen Sengun win?
-Is Tari Eason the second coming of Scottie Pippen?
-Who’s a better shooter? Ray Allen or Usman Garuba?
-Is Jabari Smith a bigge…
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Salman Ali sits down with Paul (@LastNameHyphen) to evaluate Stephen Silas' performance as head coach of the Houston Rockets.
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Breaking down the Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension with Ben DuBose of USA Today Sports (@BenDuBose). Enjoy!
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) make Rockets season predictions based on the preseason by playing the game “It’s just preseason, but…”.
Topics include:
-Are we underestimating Jalen Green’s NBA ceiling?
-Will the Rockets be too good for Victor Wembanyama?
-Can Tari Eason become a starter?
-Are the Rockets using Alperen Sengun the right way?
-Will Kevin Porter get a contract extension?
- More
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) discuss:
-Thoughts on the James Harden trade 2 years later
-Jalen Green vs. Evan Mobley revisited
-Long-term thoughts on Jalen Green
-Thoughts on Alperen Sengun’s star potential
-Eric Gordon’s market value
-Jabari Smith’s upside
-Rafael Stone’s job performance
-Is Stephen Silas the right head coach for Houston?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up with Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) of the Houston Chronicle on all things Rockets including:
-Rockets future free agency plans
-Jabari Smith’s ceiling
-Rafael Stone’s use of analytics
-Tari Eason’s fit
-Training camp + roster cuts
-Potential trade opportunities
-KJ Martin’s trade request
-Jalen Green’s sophomore season
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Kyle Chilek (@Kchile22), Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate), and Jorge Flores (@jorgecflores22) to answer the following questions:
-Are you happy with the direction of the Rockets rebuild two years in?
-Will Stephen Silas be the head coach when they are ready to win at a high level?
-Is the best player on the next great Rockets team already on the roster? If so, who is it?
-How many future All-Stars are currently on the team? Who are they?
-Will Kevin Porter Jr. be the point guard of the next great Rockets team? Why or why not?
-Will Alperen Sengun become a star player?
-Confidence level in GM Rafael Stone on a scale of 1-10? How does that differ (if at all) from your confidence in the old regime under Daryl Morey?
-If there’s something you would do or would have done differently than the Rockets, what would it be?
-Favorite draft selection over the past two years? Least favorite?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up with longtime Houston sports media personality Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel/UFC Fight Pass) to talk all things Rockets rebuild (Jalen Green, Summer League, Sengun, KPJ, etc…) before diving deep into the suddenly exciting world of pro-wrestling.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA), Kelly Iko (@KellyIko), Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane), and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss all matters Rockets offseason before previewing the season two weeks before training camp. The guys also answer listener questions along the way.
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SI’s Coty Davis (@CotyDavis_24) makes his debut on the show to:
-Discuss how KD’s decision to stay in Brooklyn impacts the Nets picks
-Analyze the Willie Cauley-Stein signing
-Grade Houston’s offseason
-Share favorite and least favorite offseason moves
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) rank the futures of the following rebuilding teams:
-Rockets
-Spurs
-Jazz
-Trail Blazers
-Magic
-Pistons
-Thunder
-Pacers
-Kings
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the decade-long rivalry between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Ali enlists the perspective of both Rockets fan (w/ @BenDuBose of USA Today Sports) and Thunder fans (w/ @AndrewKSchlecht of The Athletic).
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) of USA Today Sports evaluate Tilman Fertitta’s stewardship of the Houston Rockets after his 5-year tenure as owner.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:
-Will Kevin Porter Jr. receive an extension? What's the right price for him?
-Is Alperen Sengun due for a breakout year?
-Will Eric Gordon get traded before the season?
-Did we underestimate Tari Eason's offensive capabilities?
-What is Jabari Smith Jr.'s role going to be in his rookie season?
-Can Jalen Green make the rare second year leap?
- more
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) talk all things Houston Rockets, including:
-Summer League impressions of Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington
-Will the Rockets will be better than people think next year?
-How all the pieces fit together
-Should Kevin Porter Jr. be afforded more patience?
-Why Salman believes next season is the year that puts Alperen Sengun on the map
-What will the Rockets regular season rotation look like?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) debate Jabari Smith Jr.'s future and best comps. Plus the two marvel at 17th overall pick Tari Eason's play in Summer League and his fit with the Rockets. Lastly, they discuss Adam's recent one-on-one interview with Stephen Silas and who the team is thinking about starting at small forward.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up on all things Rockets this past month including:
-Announcement about the podcast
-Draft night. How did the Rockets do?
-Christian Wood
-Kevin Durant requests a trade. What happens to those Nets picks now?
-Grading the Jae'Sean Tate contract
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) discuss:
-Quin Snyder stepping down as head coach of the Utah Jazz
-The 2022 NBA Draft class as compared to 2021's class
-The top 3 prospects (Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero)
-Is it a mistake to dismiss Jaden Ivey in the Top 3?
-Paolo Banchero's likely selection at number three to Houston
-Banchero's talent and unique skillset
-Does it make sense for the Rockets to trade up?
-Who could be available for Houston at #17?
-Upside vs. Floor
-Banchero's fit on the current Rockets
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) talk about Jonathan's experience at the NBA Lottery in Chicago, how the Rockets view the top of the draft, their willingness to trade up from #17, and more.
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Reacting to the Houston Rockets getting to the 3rd overall pick in the draft and discussing the viability of building a team around Jalen Green w/ Dean Demakis (@DeanOnDraft).
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses how the Rockets will need to build around Jalen Green now that they now he's on a star trajectory and gives his thoughts on the upcoming NBA lottery.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss their three most pressing questions for the upcoming Rockets offseason.
Topics include:
-Jalen Green's hot close to the season
-Kevin Porter Jr. extension talks
-2022 NBA Draft and who will the Rockets might take
-John Wall's future
-Trade talk
- more
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With a handful of games remaining, Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) answer the question: Did the Rockets have a successful season?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and draft expert Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) discuss the current crop of young Rockets and the best players of the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up with former Rockets bloggers Paul Mitchie-Derrick (@LastNameHyphen) and Kyle Chilek (@Kchile22) about all things Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., and their feelings on the Rockets rebuild.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) sits down with Rio Grande Valley Vipers head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah to discuss:-His coaching journey-How Daryl morey and the Rockets originally hired him-His relationship with Rockets head coach Stephen Silas and GM Rafael Stone-Previously working with Kevin Porter Jr. and K.J. Martin-The development of prospects Usman Garuba, Daishen Nix, and Trevelin QueenPlus Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) joins the show to air his trade deadline thoughts.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) evaluates how the Houston Rockets did at the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline, how the front office is managing assets, and discusses the implications to Houston from the Harden/Simmons blockbuster trade.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by special guests Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane), Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA), and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for the first ever live edition of the Red Nation Hoops podcast centering around the NBA Trade Deadline, specifically the Houston Rockets.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss the news of Kevin Porter Jr. entering health and safety protocols, how Stephen Silas will adjust to his absence, Alperen Sengun's minutes, Jalen Green's jumpshot, and all things trade before the February 10th NBA trade deadline.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) debate the idea of Houston trading for Ben Simmons one last time before previewing what a successful trade deadline looks like for the Rockets and looking ahead at the 2022 NBA Draft.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel) share their thoughts on Rockets guard Jalen Green's rookie season, update their feelings on him as a prospect, and compare where he stacks up with the rest of the 2021 NBA Draft class.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the idea of Houston trading for Ben Simmons, the odd conversation around Kevin Porter Jr., and some ideas the Rockets could explore at the upcoming trade deadline.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) to discuss the progression of Houston's young talent and preview the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline for the Rockets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) react to an insane night for the Houston Rockets before discussing the rookie seasons of Jalen Green, Josh Christopher, and Usman Garuba.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) of The Athletic to discuss Jalen Green's return to the Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr.'s pending return, the trade values of D.J. Augustin and Eric Gordon, and moreLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) of USA Today Sports to discuss the Rockets waiving Danuel House to sign Garrison Mathews. The two then have a lengthy debate on whether the Rockets should move Christian Wood at the February trade deadline, Wood's future on the team in general, his long-term fit next to Alperen Sengun, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of @SINow to discuss Houston’s last two gutsy losses to the Bucks and Grizzlies, Alperen Sengun continuing to impress, how this all relates to the upcoming December 15th trading period, and some half-baked trade ideas. (Full trade deadline preview will come out next month.)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the Rockets six game winning streak, the long-term implications of Houston continuing to win, and the dilemma the organization finds themselves in with Alperen Sengun’s incredible rookie season production.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss the Rockets' recent 3-game winning streak, Christian Wood's dominance, Garrison Matthews' ascent, the potential for a John Wall return, the implications of Wall's return, and the general state of Houston's rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and guest Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the Rockets' disastrous 15-game losing streak, the potential fallout, and how they can possibly turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss all the possible ramifications of Houston's 12-game losing streak.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) come up with early-but-not-too-early conclusions for the Rockets 10-games into the season.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Cayleigh Griffin (@cayleighgriffin) share their early season observations about the Houston Rockets.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss past and future trades for the Rockets, the value of John Wall and Eric Gordon, and takeaways from Houston's preseason.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss:-Craig becoming the full-time television play-by-play voice of the Rockets-The new AT&T Rockets broadcast in general-Impressions being around Jalen Green-Kevin Porter Jr. becoming the starting point guard-Alperen Sengun's performance in training camp-How the returning veterans fit on the team next season+ moreListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) preview Houston Rockets Media Day, training camp, and discuss the most interesting storylines headed into the 2021-22 season.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) breaks down the latest report that the Rockets and veteran guard John Wall have met and agreed to part ways. Ali discusses if there are any obvious landing spots for Wall, if a buyout is off the table, and the cascading effects on Houston this season.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel) discuss:-Everything that's happened since Raheel was last on the show (July, 2020)-Houston's new leadership at CEO, GM, and Head Coach-Jalen Green's game and how the Rockets should build around him-Jalen Green's personality and feud with the city of Detroit-Raheel's feeling on the current direction of the franchiseListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA), The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider), and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) share their observations from the Houston Rockets' first two Summer League games.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) share their impressions of Houston's entire offseason starting with the draft and ending with their free agency signings.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) analyzes what the Houston Rockets did on draft night. Ali discusses the upside of Jalen Green, Alperon Sengun, and Usman Garuba while also projecting what the selections mean for Houston's immediate and long-term future.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and SportsRadio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the state of the Rockets one week before the 2021 NBA Draft. Topics include:-Where do things currently stand with the #2 overall pick?-What picking Jalen Green means for Houston-Does Houston trade the pick and if so, do they move up or down?-What kind of players should they look at with the 23rd and 24th picks in the draft?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA), The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider), and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) make the definitive case for Evan Mobley by discussing what makes him such a great prospect. Plus, will Houston try to and move up and get Cade Cunningham? How much will it cost? All that and more.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss the front office hires of Matt Bullard and Chris Wallace and what Houston will do with the second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) discuss all the top prospects available to Houston at the #2 spot in the 2021 draft including Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, and Jalen Suggs. In addition, the two discuss players who will possibly be available in the late first round for Houston at #23 and #24.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) react to the Houston Rockets retaining their pick, the now 2nd pick in the 2021 NBA lottery. The two discuss the implications of keeping the pick, who the Rockets could possible draft at that position, and if they would entertain trading the pick.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:The importance of the upcoming lottery for the Houston RocketsThe mood of the fanbase. Do casual fans know what's going on?The top potential franchise players in the Top 4If there is value to be had in the late teens and early 20sWhat Dave wants in a potential drafteeFallout from the NBA playoffs so farListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss the 2020-21 Houston Rockets, the merits of their season, the importance of the upcoming lottery, and who should represent Houston.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss rookie KJ Martin's recent impressive play and what it means for Houston moving forward. Also, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta opens up to ESPN on the rebuild.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Locked on Rockets host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discuss the potential of young Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. coming off the heels of a 50 point, 11 assist performance against the Milwaukee Bucks.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the dullness of the 2020-21 NBA season, overall spectator apathy, Tad Brown stepping down as CEO of the Rockets, the lack of an objective for Houston this season, and more. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss the shift from covering a perennial contender to a rebuilding team and the early bright spots on the roster.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) dissect the first six months of new Rockets general manager Rafael Stone.Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) react to the Houston Rockets trading Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat at the trade deadline.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the PJ Tucker trade, discuss the latest updates on Victor Oladipo along with possible landing spots, and end by briefly discussing how to think about the Rockets as they're rebuilding.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) preview the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline from the Houston Rockets perspective.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Brooklinen.com - Code REDHOOPS for $25 off and free shippingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss how Salman has changed the way he's thinking about the Rockets season, how the Rockets should play the season out, Ben's view of Houston's rebuilding timeline, and the trade deadline outlook.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Blue Wire Hustle: bwhustle.com/joinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss: -Houston's losing streak and the implications for this season-Should the Rockets pivot to a tank?-DeMarcus Cousins released by the team. What happened?-Will Victor Oladipo get moved at the trade deadline?-What are the chances Oladipo remains a Rocket next season?-Rockets prospect Kevin Porter Jr. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Blue Wire Hustle: bwhustle.com/joinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss: -Did Houston get a fair return for James Harden? -Should they have traded for Ben Simmons instead?-What will the Rockets now do with Victor Oladipo?-How will Houston approach the trade deadline next month?-Should the Rockets tank next season or try and compete?-Why Houston may have already won the John Wall trade Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) discuss:-The Rockets recent winning streak-How is Houston defending at such a high level?-The return of All-Defensive team John Wall-Jae'Sean Tate is a starter now. How the hell did this happen?-Christian Wood's play-The final days of the James Harden era and what led up to the eventual tradeListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the state of the Houston Rockets post-Harden and specifically try and determine:-What are the Rockets' goals this season?-What will Houston try to accomplish at the trade deadline?-How should the Rockets approach this offseason?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss the fallout from the James Harden trade, how Harden will be remembered in Houston, grading the return Houston got, and the near and long-term future of the Rockets.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Blue Wire Hustle: bwhustle.com/joinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss early season red flags and green flags from Houston's 2-4 start to the season including: -A discussion about Christian Wood's defense-is James Harden playing through an injury?-John Wall continues to look excellent-Should Houston be switching more on defense? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Blue Wire Hustle: bwhustle.com/joinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss five early season takeaways about the Houston Rockets from the preseason and early regular season.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireTo receive Indeed credit - Indeed.com/BLUEWIREBlue Wire Hustle: bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss the latest James Harden rumblings before previewing the 2020-21 Houston Rockets season.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss news on the James Harden trade front, how Rafael Stone manages this, early returns on John Wall from the preseason, PJ Tucker's current standing with the Rockets, and more.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss: -Rockets trade Russell Westbrook for John Wall and a first round pick-What does this trade mean about Houston's future?-James Harden parties in Las Vegas as Rockets training camp begins-When will Harden return to camp?-Will Harden return to camp?-Does this accelerate the timetable for a possible James Harden trade? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss preview Houston Rockets Media Week, training camp, and the state of the James Harden situation.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss: -Why did so many teams waste money?-Thoughts on the Christian Wood sign-and-trade-Rockets take bets on David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, and Jae'Sean Tate-How important is James Harden's buy-in for Houston's outlook next season?-Is DeMarcus Cousins a good bet for Houston?-Overall thoughts on the Rockets' offseason Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss: -The state of the franchise-How it got here-Biggest "What ifs?" along the way-James Harden's request to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets-How should the Rockets approach blowing it up? Plus: Reacting to the Robert Covington trade (last 10 minutes) Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss James Harden not being happy with the Rockets organization, Russell Westbrook wanting out, how it got to this point, and possible Russell Westbrook trades.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) react to the press conference of new Rockets GM Rafael Stone and head coach Stephen Silas and discuss the potential ramifications on how the Rockets operate in free agency and play next season. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss: -NBA to start in December. Is that too early?-Daryl Morey signs with Philadelphia 76ers-Why this is an indictment on Rockets' ownership-What led to Morey feeling unhappy in Houston?-Reaction to Stephen Silas hired to coach the Rockets-What does Houston have to do differently offensively and how can Silas help?-What do the Rockets have to do to rebuild trust with their fans this summer? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss:-Why is the Rockets' coaching search taking so long?-Why is Houston's offseason is difficult to predict this year?-Should Houston explore a rebuild?-What players do the Rockets want to keep from their current roster?-What free agents should they aim to bring back?-What gets Houston over the edge in their title chase?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM-Rafael Stone takes over-Why did this happen? Who's to blame?-Daryl Morey's legacy in Houston and as a basketball figure-Where does Houston go from here?-How does this impact the coaching search? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss the finalized list of coaches the Houston Rockets plan to interview and have already interviewed.Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss possible Rockets' head coaches from around the NBA including Tyronn Lue, Wes Unseld Jr., David Joerger, Jason Kidd, and more.(Doc Rivers talk stops at 21:10 mark of the podcast)Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss possible head coaches for the Rockets, specifically those with a past or present link to the organization. The following coaches will be discussed on this episode: Jeff Van Gundy (ABC)Brett Gunnings (Rockets)Chris Finch (Pelicans)Kenny Atkinson (Formerly Nets)Sam Cassell (Clippers)Kelvin Sampson (University of Houston) Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss what went wrong for the Rockets in the postseason, how they can improve, and the Rockets' coaching search. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Indeed.com/BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the state of the Houston Rockets as they march to a likely second round defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the ending of Rockets-Thunder and react to Houston's Game 1 win over Los Angeles. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code NFLSundayTicket.tv - BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDoorDash code: BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An audio series preview of Rockets-Lakers. Included is my series prediction and why I ultimately came to that conclusion.
Also included:
-X factors
-Who can and can’t play in this series?
-What is the Lakers’ best lineup?
-What will each team have to do to advance to the WCF
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