Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod
Episodes
Can the Rockets compete without VanVleet? Plus reacting to KD and Tari Eason news w/ Forrest Walker
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Kevin Durant’s new extension with the Rockets -Tari Eason reportedly declining $10...
Rockets offseason debrief w/ Forrest Walker
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) debrief the Houston Rockets offseason in full detail, including long and short-term implicatio...
Where do the Rockets stack up in the West? w/ Dan Favale
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss:-Cam Whitmore traded to the Wizards.-Reacting to the details for Dorian-Finney Smith’...
Can the Rockets compete with the Thunder now? w/ Forrest Walker
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap the Rockets known free agency moves. Topics include: -Could anyone have seen this summer...
Reacting to the KD Trade w/ Forrest Walker
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the Houston Rockets’ stunning acquisition of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. Topics ...
Catching up on all things Rockets w/ Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) broadly catch up on all things Rockets from the first quarter games of the Rockets season. **E...
Do the Rockets have too much young talent? w/ Forrest Walker
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:* Why Summer League left Salman speechless* Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore appear too ...
How good can Reed Sheppard be? w/ Tony Jones
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba):* Analyzing the pre-draft Nets/Rockets trade * Was it smart for Houston to ...
Is Reed Sheppard to the Rockets a lock? w/ Ben DuBose
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss: -Will the Rockets keep or trade the 3rd overall pick? -What sort of return would Houst...
More NBA Draft talk + Can Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson play together long-term? w/ Forrest Walker
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * Debating one last time if Houston should keep or trade the 3rd overall pick * What ...
Analyzing the 2024 NBA Draft w/ @ChuckingDarts
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and NBA draft analyst @ChuckingDarts discuss:* How strong is the of the 2024 NBA Draft?* Which prospects are most likely to...
Rafael Stone extended, Rockets climb to 3rd in the draft, and more w/ Forrest Walker
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:* An overview of the 2023-24 Houston Rockets season* Thoughts on Rockets GM Rafael Sto...
Is Jalen Green better without Alperen Sengun? w/ Forrest Walker
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Recorded March 31st)Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:* On the Rockets continued success* Can Houston make the Play-In ...
Can the Rockets make the Play-In Tournament w/ Forrest Walker
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discusses the Houston Rockets winning 9 straight games and putting themselves in position to m...
How excited should the Rockets be about Jalen Green's recent play? w/ Forrest Walker
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * Alperen Sengun likely out for the season * Cam Whitmore out for three weeks * What ...
Dissecting Rafael Stone's tenure, the Jalen Green conundrum, and Tari Eason's season-ending surgery
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:-Possible fallout from Tari Eason’s season ending surgery-Reacting to Jalen Green’...
Are the Rockets still not embracing Alperen Şengün? w/ Forrest Walker
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:-Rockets bench Alperen Şengün in crunch time-Houston's reluctance to embrace Sengun ...
Should the Rockets make a panic trade? w/ Forrest Walker
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:-Why have the Rockets struggled so much since Christmas?-Is Houston regressing to the ...
Is Jalen Green still on the hot seat? w/ Forrest Walker
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:-Jalen Green's improved play-Has Green secured his starting spot?-Cam Whitmore's monst...
Analyzing Jalen Green's struggles w/ Forrest Walker
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) analyze Jalen Green's recent struggles for the Rockets (late upload). Topics include: -The cau...
Mapping out "Phase 2" of the Rockets rebuild w/ Michael Shapiro
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 la...
Re-thinking Rockets young core w/ Chuck (@ChuckingDarts)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chuck (@ChuckingDarts) discuss:* A deep dive into how good the Rockets have been * Did either of us expect this? * Is...
The Alperen Sengun victory lap w/ Dan Favale
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) discuss:-How surprising is the Rockets hot start?-Is there an element of luck...
Are the Rockets good now? w/ Adam Spolane
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Sports Radio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) about the Rockets 4-game winning streak. Topics include:-What's c...
5 Early Rockets observations w/ Michael Shapiro
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of the Houston Chronicle come up with 5 stat-free observations for the early season Rockets. ...
2023-24 Houston Rockets season preview w/ Craig Ackerman
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) previews the 2023-24 Houston Rockets with play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) of Space City Home Network....
Fantasy basketball projections for the young Rockets w/ Josh Lloyd
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and @LockedOnFantasyBasketball host Josh Lloyd (@redrock_bball) project the Houston Rockets from a fantasy basketball p...
KPJ Discussion + Rockets Media Day Preview w/ Ben DuBose
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) USA Today Sports about the Kevin Porter Jr. situation before previewing media day.Topics inc...
What does Ime Udoka bring to the Rockets? w/ Jonathan Sanford
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Rockets PA Announcer Jonathan Sanford (@TheJSanford) to discuss his years with the Spurs, his move to Houston, h...
Ranking the young Rockets w/ Dan Favale
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses Houston's offseason with Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) before ranking their young prospects based on:...
Rockets Summer League Breakdown w/ Rafael Barlowe
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) down the Rockets Summer League w/ Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) of NBA Big Board including:-All things Jabari Smith-How did ...
Rockets free agency in review w/ Alykhan Bijani
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss:* The Rockets choosing Fred VanVleet over James Harden* Ime Udoka’s influen...
Rockets draft review + free agency preview w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:* The Rockets 4th overall selection of OTE’s Amen Thompson* How does Amen Thompso...
Rockets Draft Preview w/ Adam Spinella (@TheBoxAndOne_)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Adam Spinella of The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) preview the 2023 NBA Draft from a Houston Rockets perspective:* Who i...
If not James Harden, then who? w/ Jonathan Feigen
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss:* How did the Rockets react to getting the 4th pic...
Do you still believe in James Harden? w/ Ben DuBose
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
What will the Rockets do with the 4th pick in the NBA Draft? w/ Rafael Barlowe
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and draft expert Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) discuss the current crop of young Rockets and the best players of the 2023 NB...
Reacting to the 4th pick + more James Harden reporting with w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans):-React to the NBA lottery results-Speculate on who will be available for Houston at #4-Deba...
Pre-lottery nerves + a James Harden debate w/ Kyle Chilek
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Kyle Chilek (@kchile22), formerly of RedNationHoops.com, layout all their pre-lottery thoughts, nerves, and feelings. ...
What does Ime Udoka bring to Houston? + other Rockets offseason talk w/ Alykhan Bijani
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Reacting to the Ime Udoka hire w/ Dan Favale
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) react to the Rockets hiring of Ime Udoka and break down all the possible impl...
Which coach best fits the Rockets? w/ Ben DuBose
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss:* New reporting from Woj on James Harden’s interest in Houston* Ben’s...
Stephen Silas is gone. What's next for the Rockets? w/ Adam Spolane
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss:-A Stephen Silas post-mortem-Was this the right move?-Should Rockets ...
More Harden buzz, Jabari's hot streak, one last Sengun rant, KPJ's flare up, and more
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) discuss:-Bill Simmons says James Harden is “Houston-bound”-Is the Jalen Green pick r...
Harden rumors reach fever pitch, KPJ playing through pain, the Jabari conversation + more
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) disc...
More Harden to Houston rumors, Tilman's drunken slip-up, another coaching rant + more
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) disc...
Emergency Podcast: KD Trade Reaction w/ Alykhan Bijani
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) reacts to the late-night Kevin Durant trade w/ Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider). Plus the two analyze the implications for...
Trade Deadline Preview w/ Jonathan Feigen
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madhani) preview the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline from the Houston Rockets perspective w/ special gues...
John Collins to Houston rumors, KD compliments Alperen Sengun, and more w/ @Amsal_Madhani
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman (@SalmanAliNBA) and new co-host Amsal Madhani (@amsal_madha...
Evaluating the state of the Rockets w/ Amsal Madhani (RNH debut)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman (@SalmanAliNBA) and brand new co-host Amsal Madhani (@amsal...
Should the Rockets go after James Harden this summer? Plus fake deadline trades w/ Dan Favale
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale discuss (@DanFavale) discuss:-James Harden reported interest in returning to Houston-Is this...
Talking Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun, and potential trades w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss...
The Rockets offense makes no sense + talking all things wrestling w/ Jorge Flores
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) introduces himself to YouTube before discussing:-Why the Houston Rockets offense is so disappointing -Houston's lack of of...
Hyperbolic Rockets questions + eating crow on the Thunder and Kings w/ Dan Favale
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) asks Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@dan...
Evaluating Stephen Silas' reign as head coach w/ Paul (@LastNameHyphen)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comSalman Ali sits down with Paul (@LastNameHyphen) to evaluate Steph...
Mini-RNH: Analyzing the Kevin Porter contract w/ Ben DuBose
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.comBonus episode for paid subscribers.Breaking down the Kevin Porter ...
“It’s just preseason, but…” w/ Craig Ackerman
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) make Rockets season predictions based on the preseason by playing the game “It’...
Audio Article: How should the Rockets handle Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama?
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.com
Important changes coming to RNH
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.RedNationHoops.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
RNH 250th: Part 5 - National perspective of the Rockets rebuild w/ Matt Moore
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) discuss:-Thoughts on the James Harden trade 2 years later-Jalen ...
RNH 250th: Part 4 - All things Rockets w/ Jonathan Feigen
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up with Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) of the Houston Chronicle on all things Rockets including:-Rockets future...
RNH 250th: Part 3 - Rockets fan survey w/ Kyle Chilek, Taylor Pate, and Jorge Flores
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Kyle Chilek (@Kchile22), Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate), and Jorge Flores (@jorgecflores22) to answer the followin...
RNH 250th: Part 2 - Talking young Rockets and pro wrestling w/ Raheel Ramzanali
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up with longtime Houston sports media personality Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel/UFC Fight Pass) to talk all things ...
RNH 250th: Part 1 live w/ Kelly Iko, Adam Spolane, and Alykhan Bijani
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA), Kelly Iko (@KellyIko), Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane), and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss all matters Rockets offs...
Ep. 249: Grading the Rockets offseason w/ Coty Davis
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 248: Ranking Rebuilding Teams w/ Dan Favale
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) rank the futures of the following rebuilding teams:-Rockets-Spurs-Jazz-T...
Ep. 247: The deep Rockets-Thunder rivalry w/ Ben DuBose and Andrew Schlecht
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the decade-long rivalry between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ali enlists the perspective of...
Ep. 246: 5-Year Evaluation of Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta w/ Ben DuBose
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) of USA Today Sports evaluate Tilman Fertitta’s stewardship of the Houston Rockets after his 5...
Ep. 245: Most compelling Rockets storylines w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:-Will Kevin Porter Jr. receive an extension? What's the right price for him?-I...
Ep. 244: The Year of Al P w/ Craig Ackerman
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) talk all things Houston Rockets, including:-Summer League impressions of Jabari Sm...
Ep. 243: Rockets Summer League Reactions + Who starts at 3? w/ Adam Spolane
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) debate Jabari Smith Jr.'s future and best comps. Plus the two marvel at ...
Ep. 242: I'm back. Let's talk Rockets.
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up on all things Rockets this past month including:-Announcement about the podcast-Draft night. How did the Rockets...
Ep. 241: 2022 NBA Draft w/ Tony Jones
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) discuss:-Quin Snyder stepping down as head coach of the Utah Jazz-The ...
Ep. 240: Rockets Draft Preview w/ Jonathan Feigen
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) talk about Jonathan's experience at the NBA Lottery in Chicago, how the Rockets...
Rockets Lottery Night Reaction + Jalen Green discussion w/ @DeanOnDraft
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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/ Dea...
Ep. 239: Rockets building around Jalen Green + NBA lottery thoughts
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 238: Three Rockets Offseason Questions w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss their three most pressing questions for the upcoming Rockets offseason.Topics inclu...
Ep. 237: Was this Rockets season a success? w/ Craig Ackerman
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a handful of games remaining, Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) answer the question: Did the Rockets have a suc...
Ep. 236: 2022 NBA Draft and the young Rockets w/ Rafael Barlowe
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and draft expert Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) discuss the current crop of young Rockets and the best players of the 2022 NB...
Ep. 235: Jalen Green is thriving, rebuilding thoughts, and KPJ comparisons w/ Paul and Kyle
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) catches up with former Rockets bloggers Paul Mitchie-Derrick (@LastNameHyphen) and Kyle Chilek (@Kchile22) about all things...
Ep. 234: RGV Head Coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah + Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) sits down with Rio Grande Valley Vipers head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah to discuss:-His coaching journey-How Daryl morey and...
Ep. 233: Evaluating the Rockets trade deadline
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) evaluates how the Houston Rockets did at the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline, how the front office is managing assets, and discusse...
Ep. 232: Red Nation Hoops Live Trade Deadline Special
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by special guests Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane), Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA), and Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) fo...
Ep. 231: KPJ enters protocols, Jalen Green's jumpshot, and talking trades w/ Jonathan Feigen
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss the news of Kevin Porter Jr. entering health and safety protocols, how Steph...
Ep. 230: One last Ben Simmons debate, Rockets trade deadline checklist, and 2022 NBA Draft lookahead w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) debate the idea of Houston trading for Ben Simmons one last time before previewing what a s...
Ep. 229: Talking Jalen Green w/ Raheel Ramzanali
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel) share their thoughts on Rockets guard Jalen Green's rookie season, up...
Ep. 228: Some Big-Picture Rockets Thoughts
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the idea of Houston trading for Ben Simmons, the odd conversation around Kevin Porter Jr., and some ideas the Roc...
Ep. 227: Rockets Trade Deadline Preview w/ Dan Favale
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) to discuss the progression of Houston's young talent and p...
Ep. 226: Christian Wood gets benched, KPJ leaves arena, and more w/ Adam Spolane
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) react to an insane night for the Houston Rockets before discussing the rookie...
Ep. 225: Jalen Green Returns, Previewing Kpj's Return, Trade Values, And More W/ Alykhan Bijani
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) of The Athletic to discuss Jalen Green's return to the Rockets, Kevin P...
Ep. 224: Rockets sign Garrison Mathews, debating Christian Wood's future in Houston, and more w/ Ben DuBose
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) of USA Today Sports to discuss the Rockets waiving Danuel House to sign Garrison Mathe...
Ep. 223: Half-Baked Trade Ideas w/ Michael Shapiro
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) is joined by Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of @SINow to discuss Houston’s last two gutsy losses to the Bucks and Grizzlies, A...
Ep. 222: Rockets win six straight games, an Alperen Sengun discussion, and more
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the Rockets six game winning streak, the long-term implications of Houston continuing to win, and the dilemma the...
Ep: 221: Unexpected Winning Streak + Potential John Wall Return w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss the Rockets' recent 3-game winning streak, Christian Wood&a...
Ep. 220: Defcon 1 w/ Forrest Walker
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and guest Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the Rockets' disastrous 15-game losing streak, the potential fallout, and h...
Ep. 219: What happens now? w/ Adam Spolane
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss all the possible ramifications of Houston's 12-game losing strea...
Ep. 218: Half-baked Rockets conclusions w/ Dan Favale
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) come up with early-but-not-too-early conclusions for the Rockets 10-gam...
Ep. 217: Early Season Rockets Observations w/ Cayleigh Griffin
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Cayleigh Griffin (@cayleighgriffin) share their early season observations about the Houston Rockets.List...
Ep. 216: Talking trades and Rockets preseason w/ Jonathan Feigen
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss past and future trades for the Rockets, the value of John Wal...
Ep. 215: Rockets Training Camp Takeaways w/ Craig Ackerman
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss:-Craig becoming the full-time television play-by-play voice of the Rocke...