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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?

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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?

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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.

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?

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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?

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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?

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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:

* Why Summer League left Salman speechless

* Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore appear too good for Summer League

* In-depth observations of Reed Sheppard’s first two games

* Why Sheppard is more than just a shooter

* What could hold him back in the future?

* Cam Whitmore builds upon his Summer League MVP from last year

* What has Whitmore worked on this summer?

* Why this season is more important than ever for Jalen Green

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba):

* Analyzing the pre-draft Nets/Rockets trade

* Was it smart for Houston to send Brooklyn their picks back?

* The upside of the future Suns picks the Rockets acquired

* Will they trade for Kevin Durant? Devin Booker?

* What is Reed Sheppard's upside as a prospect?

* How does he fit with the other "Core 7" Rockets?

* Thoughts on Houston trading for AJ Griffin

* What are Griffin's strengths and weaknesses as a prospect?

* Is Amen Thompson the best prospect on the Rockets?

* 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:

* Debating one last time if Houston should keep or trade the 3rd overall pick

* What player checks the most boxes that could be available at 3?

* Which 3-4 prospects do we believe the Rockets should try and keep out of theoretical trade packages this summer?

* Can Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün play together long-term? What makes it difficult?

* What can Thompson and Sengun do to become more complementary towards each other?

* 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:

* How strong is the of the 2024 NBA Draft?

* Which prospects are most likely to become All-Stars?

* Why is there so much skepticism about Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard?

* The cases for drafting Zaccharie Risacher and Matas Buzelis in the Top 5

* Is Zach Edey being undervalued in this draft?

* Who should the Rockets select at #3?

* Is it worth drafting for fit this year?

* Should Houston trade for Mikal Bridges? What would that package look like?

* Ranking the Core 6 Rockets prospects

* 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:

* An overview of the 2023-24 Houston Rockets season

* Thoughts on Rockets GM Rafael Stone receiving an extension

* Houston climbing to 3rd in the 2024 NBA Draft

* 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:

* On the Rockets continued success

* Can Houston make the Play-In Tournament?

* Other than shooting, where is Jalen Green improving?

* Is Green playing better because of Alperen Sengun’s absence?

* How does Sengun fit into Houston’s long-term plans?

* 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:

* Alperen Sengun likely out for the season

* Cam Whitmore out for three weeks

* What are the Rockets remaining goals for the season?

* Amen Thompson excitement

* Reacting to Jalen Green's scoring outbursts

* 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?

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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:

* A deep dive into how good the Rockets have been 

* Did either of us expect this?

* Is Alperen Sengun the franchise player?

* How should the Rockets build around Sengun?

* What kind of roster will the Rockets need long-term?

* Is Jalen Green the most obvious co-star candidate for Sengun?

* Other potential rostered co-stars (Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, etc..)

* Are Rockets fans are overthinking Jalen Green?

* Who could Houston trade for to put next to Sengun?

* Salman eats crow on Jabari Smith

* How the pairing of Smith and Sengun has finally gelled

* What qualifies as Houston's "core"?

* Will Jabari outgrow his current role?

* Where do Sengun, Green, and Jabari rank among other young NBA prospects?

* 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:

* Alperen Sengun's undeniability

* Rockets concerning bench units

* Cam Whitmore's absence from the rotation

* Ime Udoka resonating with the young talent

* Dillon Brooks' two-way impact

* Jalen Green and Jabari Smith's defense

* Houston's continued shooting woes

* Ways the Rockets can adjust moving forward

* Looking ahead at the next five Rockets games

* 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:

* Reasonable internal/external goals for the season?

* Will Ime Udoka give Alperen Sengun a fair shake?

* Is Jabari Smith due for a snap-back season?

* Can Amen Thompson be in the Rookie of the Year race?

* Does Cam Whitmore stay in the rotation this season?

* Will Jalen Green have a third year leap?

* 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?

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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?

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss:

* The Rockets choosing Fred VanVleet over James Harden

* Ime Udoka’s influence over free agency

* What does Fred VanVleet bring to the Rockets?

* How does he make Jalen Green better?

* Houston’s asset mismanagement and failed pursuit of Brook Lopez

* How Alperen Şengün could make Houston’s summer look foolish

* Why Salman believes the Dillon Brooks contract is fine

* How Ime Udoka can optimize Dillon Brooks on offense

* Excitement for Rockets Summer League roster

* Final grades for the offseason

* Big picture takeaways from Houston’s offseason

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:

* The Rockets 4th overall selection of OTE’s Amen Thompson

* How does Amen Thompson fit on the Rockets long-term?

* Where did we each have Thompson ranked on our boards?

* How did Cam Whitmore fall to the Rockets at 20th?

* What made Whitmore a Top 10 draft prospect?

* Grading the Rockets draft-record through Phase 1 of their rebuild?

* How does Ime Udoka find minutes for everyone on the roster?

* Who gets cut or traded to open roster spots for free agents?

* What free agents are the Rockets targeting?

* Who are they likely to sign?

* Is the James Harden to Houston officially dead-on-arrival?

* Why is Houston so interested in Brook Lopez? Does it make sense?

* How will Lopez impact Alperen Sengun?

* What will it take for Sengun to prove himself?

* Is Fred VanVleet a realistic target? What’s VanVleet’s asking price?

* How will some of these contracts look?

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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:

* Who is Charlotte going to take at 2?

* Should Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller be a real conversation?

* What options will be left for Houston at 4th?

* What makes Amen Thompson special?

* What should we take away from the Cam Whitmore to Houston buzz?

* Who does Adam think the Rockets should select at 4?

* Rockets options at 20 (if they keep the pick)

* What does Adam think of Houston’s young core?

* Was Jabari Smith’s rookie season concerning?

* Ranking Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, and the unselected 4th overall pick in terms of their upside

* Can Alperen Sengun be an offensive hub?

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss:

* How did the Rockets react to getting the 4th pick? How has that changed over time?

* Will the Rockets keep the pick? Will they move up or trade down?

* If they keep the pick, who will they draft?

* What will Houston do with the 20th pick?

* How interested are the Rockets in James Harden?

* Would they offer a 4-year max?

* If not James Harden, how will the Rockets spend their $60 million in space?

* How will they have the roster spots to sign players?

* How did the Ime Udoka hire come together so quickly?

* How involved will Udoka be in Houston’s free agency process?

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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:

* Is James Harden actually coming to Houston?

* What would Harden’s role be if he comes to Houston?

* Would either of us give Harden a four-year max?

* What would prevent us from giving him a four-year max?

* Where do fears of a bad 37-year-old James Harden stem from?

* Are those fears valid? Is he actually declining fast?

* Can the Rockets manage his minutes long-term?

* How much do Harden’s playoff performances color those fears?

* Can Harden still be a major cog for a title contender?

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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:

* If the Rockets keep their pick, who will they draft?

* Will a possible Harden/Houston reunion affect the pick? Should it?

* What does Rafael think about a Harden/Houston reunion?

* Who is Charlotte going to take at #2 and how will it affect what Portland does at #3?

* Will Charlotte actually pass up on the chance to draft Scoot Henderson? Will Portland?

* Will Houston trade-up in the draft? Trade out?

* Who may fall to Houston at 20th?

* What will it take for Alperen Sengun to be featured more?

* 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?

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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:

* New reporting from Woj on James Harden’s interest in Houston

* Ben’s thoughts on the 2022-23 Rockets season. Was it a success? Failure?

* What qualities should the Rockets look for in a new head coach?

* Ranking preferred candidates

* Why would the Raptors fire Nick Nurse?

* Would Nurse be a good fit in Houston?

* Is Ime Udoka worth the risk?

* Is Scott Brooks unfairly scrutinized?

* Who else should the Rockets consider?

* Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller?

* Odds that Harden returns to Houston

* If he does, how different will the Harden experience be this time around?

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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?

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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

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.

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…