Ep. 123: China/Morey controversy, Rockets training camp talk, and more w/ Jonathan Feigen

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss Daryl Morey's Twitter controversy, all of the Rockets' fallout with China, and implications for the NBA going forward before talking observations from Rockets' training camp and preseason.

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Ep. 122: Nene Contract Fallout, Thabo Sefolosha to Rockets, and Media Day Preview w/ Ben DuBose

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss the NBA's ruling on Nene Hilario's contract, Houston's addition of free agent swingman Thabo Sefolosha, and preview media day for the Rockets.

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Ep. 120: Did the Rockets get better? w/ Matt Moore

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) analyze the Rockets offseason, the Russell Westbrook trade, and more from all angles.

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Ep. 119: Reflecting on Houston's offseason, Chris Paul's tenure with the Rockets, and more w/ Craig Ackerman

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) reflect on Houston's offseason and how Russell Westbrook may fit in with the Rockets, discuss Chris Paul's tenure with the Rockets, where Houston stacks up in the new and improved Western Conference, and more.

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Ep. 118: Analyzing the Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul trade

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) break down all angles of the stunning Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul trade from a Las Vegas airport.

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Ep. 117: Rockets Offseason Review w/ Kelly Iko

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) break down Houston's offseason from an undisclosed Las Vegas hotel room. Topics include:

-Their failed Jimmy Butler pursuit
-The signings of Danuel House, Austin Rivers, and Gerald Green
-Deals that Houston missed on
-What the Rockets still need
-The status of Iman Shumpert
-Where do the Rockets rank in the new and improved Western Conference?
-Is continuity good?
-Addressing fan disappointment


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Ep. 116: The Calm Before The Storm w/ Adam Spolane

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the ever evolving Jimmy Butler situation heading into free agency, all the associated risks of Houston's pursuit, possible free agency targets for the Rockets, and more.

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Ep. 115: Rockets to pursue Jimmy Butler, Chris Paul and James Harden reported tension, and more w/ Adam Spolane

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the Rockets pursuit of Jimmy Butler via sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, the reported tension between Chris Paul and James Harden, tools the Rockets have this summer to make moves, who they should keep, and more.

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Ep. 114: Season Reflections and Offseason Preview w/ Craig Ackerman

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) reflect on the Rockets' wild season, recap Game 6 against the Warriors, Mike D'Antoni's future with the team, discuss offseason needs for Houston, and discuss the opportunity the Rockets have next year in light of injuries to Warriors stars Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant.

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Ep. 113: Mike D'Antoni Extension Talks Break Down, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker Extension talk, and more w/ Kelly Iko

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) discuss Mike D'Antoni's extension negotiations breaking down, who replaces Jeff Bzdelik, and discuss possible extensions for Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker.

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Ep. 112: Rockets gut coaching staff, Mike D'Antoni extension negotiations, and more w/ Ben DuBose

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss the Rockets letting go of assistant coaches Jeff Bzdelik, Roy Rogers, Irv Roland, and Mitch Vanya, Mike D'Antoni's extension negotiations, and more.

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Ep. 111: Jeff Bzdelik firing, Mike D'Antoni extension talks, and more w/ Adam Spolane

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the way the way the Rockets' season ended, Houston's decision to not renew Jeff Bzdelik's contract, Mike D'Antoni's extension negotiations, and more.

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Ep. 110: Game 6 Recap, Season Reflections, and Offseason Preview

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap Game 6 Rockets/Warriors, reflect on the 2018-19 season for Houston, and briefly preview the offseason. They also discuss where the Rockets go from here as an organization in their quest to topple the Warriors and win an NBA championship.


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Ep. 102: Trade Deadline in Review, luxury tax talk, Clint Capela to return, and more

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) review the Rockets trade deadline moves, luxury tax implications, Clint Capela's impending return, and more.

First 7-8 minutes is All-Star weekend chatter
(No intro music this week)


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Ep. 101: Trade Deadline Preview

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) preview Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline for the Houston Rockets.

0:00 to 16:45 - General NBA madness talk (AD, Porzingis, etc..)
16:45 to 46:17 - Previewing Houston's trade deadline


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Ep. 100: Special Guest Matt Moore (@HPbasketball)

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and special guest Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) of the @ActionNetworkHD break down the Kenneth Faried signing, Chris Paul's impending return, the outlook of the Houston Rockets, and predict what will happen at the trade deadline + playoffs for the Rockets.

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Ep. 99: How to solve the Rockets w/ @DaveDuFour

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and special guest Dave DuFour (@DaveDuFourNBA) go over James Harden's fatigue, Clint Capela's injury, and possible trade deadline/buyout targets for Houston.

Notes:
1. This podcast was recorded before the Kenneth Faried news.
2. The interview with Dave starts at 30:33


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Ep. 98: Midseason Rockets Evaluation + Trade Deadline Chatter w/ Kelly Iko

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) evaluate the Rockets at the midseason mark and briefly preview the NBA trade deadline and Houston's possible targets.


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Ep. 97: Are the Rockets back? + New Years Mailbag

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss Houston's hot streak, James Harden's recent historic play, and answer listener questions.


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Ep. 96: Diagnosing the Rockets + Mailbag

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) try and diagnose Houston's problems, discuss the significance of the Rockets waiving Danuel House, and answer listener questions.


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