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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