Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

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Catching up on all things Rockets w/ Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS)
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**Look for RNH on Apple, Google,
Do the Rockets have too much young talent? w/ Forrest Walker
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 th
How good can Reed Sheppard be? w/ Tony Jones
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 tr
Is Reed Sheppard to the Rockets a lock? w/ Ben DuBose
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 ta
More NBA Draft talk + Can Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson play together long-term? w/ Forrest Walker
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 Rocket
Analyzing the 2024 NBA Draft w/ @ChuckingDarts
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 f
Rafael Stone extended, Rockets climb to 3rd in the draft, and more w/ Forrest Walker
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 th
Is Jalen Green better without Alperen Sengun? w/ Forrest Walker
(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 Alp
Can the Rockets make the Play-In Tournament w/ Forrest Walker
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 ad
How excited should the Rockets be about Jalen Green's recent play? w/ Forrest Walker
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 sc