Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Sacramento Kings 112-104 Sunday at the Golden 1 Center. The win marks three straight road victories for the Rockets, who will travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Tuesday. In the final minutes of the Kings games, Alperen Şengün challenged King's center Domantas Sabonis in a transition play tha...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up break down the possibility of Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter signing with the Houston Texans when he becomes a free agent. The four-time Pro Bowler, who grew up in Katy and attended Morton Ranch High School, might look to move back home and booster the defensive line alongside Will Anderson Jr. Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander join...

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to discuss the Texans looking into retaining soon-to-be free agents before the legal tampering period begins on March 11. The Texans have already re-signed tight end Dalton Schultz and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, and Alexander says linebacker Blake Cashman is "most likely" to get a deal done by the end of the weekend. If the Texans don't sign...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz commenting on his newly-signed deal, as well as the difference between playing in Houston and in Dallas for the Cowboys, which he did for five seasons. Cougars men's basketball completed a come-from-behind 67-59 victory over UCF Knights on Wednesday to clinch a share of the regular-season Big 12 title. The Coug...

Twelve-year NBA veteran and Kentucky Wildcats First Team All-American Jamal "the Monster Mash" Mashburn joins Next Up to talk about young, high-talent players in the NBA, such as Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green. High draft picks "really try to prove themselves early on," but that is not the right recipe "for team success," Mashburn said. Green will be a "quality player moving forward," but it's...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans signing tight end Dalton Schultz to a three-year, $36 million contract with $23.5 million fully guaranteed. During the show, news breaks that the Texans re-signed kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn to a three-year, $15.9 million deal. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins to provide insight into what other free agents the Texans will look to sign b...

Super Bowl champion head coach and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick joins Next Up to review the Houston Texans as they continue to prepare for next season. Billick discusses the Texans re-signing tight end Dalton Schultz to a three-year, $36 million contract, how the Texans should approach the upcoming draft and they will continue to build to compete with teams in the AFC like the Baltimore Raven...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up to break down the Houston Texans and tight end Dalton Schultz agreeing to a three-year, $36 million contract with $23.5 million fully guaranteed. The Texans were able to finalize the deal before the franchise tag deadline. "There's a good relationship between C.J. Stroud and Dalton," and Schultz is "the third [receiving] option after Nico Collins and Tank D...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the news that the Houston Astros will place ace pitcher Justin Verlander on the injured list to begin the season. Verlander reported to camp while still dealing with right shoulder inflammation. With Verlander out to start the season, should the Astros look into signing another pitcher? The Astros will face the Miami Marlins today in a spring train...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Mike Evans reaching an agreement on a two-year, $52 million contract. Rumors surfaced early in the offseason that Evans might sign with the Texans in free agency as the former Texas A&M Aggie is from Galveston. Special teams coordinators met at the NFL Combine to create a proposal for NFL kickoff rules...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up break down the latest updates from the NFL Scouting Combine and predict which prospects could be in a Texans uniform next season. ESPN's Mel Kiper has released his latest mock draft. Kiper made predictions for all 32 first round picks for the 2024 NFL Draft, and he has the Texans taking offensive tackle Tyler Guyton from Oklahoma with the 23rd overall pick....

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the latest mock draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper. Kiper made predictions for all 32 first round picks for the 2024 NFL Draft, and he has the Texans taking offensive tackle Tyler Guyton from Oklahoma with the 23rd pick. If the Texans drafted an offensive lineman in the first round, what would the protection look like for quarterback C.J. Stroud with Charli...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the latest comments from Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins live from the Combine to provide insight into what general manager Nick Caserio considers offseason priorities, as well as the possible free agents the Texans could retain. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to discuss how the Houston Texans and general manager Nick Caserio are approaching this offseason. The Texans walked out of last year's draft with franchise players, but how will they continue to add key pieces to the roster? When it comes to draft picks, the Texans are "having a better hit rate then they'r...

Chris Gordy of Next Up and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show review Houston Astros manager Joe Espada changing the batting lineup for their spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals. Designated hitter Yordan Álvarez is batting second and José Urquidy is the starting pitcher. Per league reports, the NFL competition committee will not be changing the ruling that if a ball is fum...

Paul Dottino, host and reporter for WFAN, joins Next Up to address the rumors surrounding NFL running back Saquon Barkley leaving the New York Giants to sign with the Houston Texans in free agency. Various reports state that the Giants are unlikely to use the franchise tag on Barkley, and Texans fans were hopeful he would land in Houston after Barkley followed C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Tank Dell,...

Adam Lefkoe of NBA on TNT joins Next Up to preview the Houston Rockets playing the Thunder in Oklahoma City tonight on TNT. Tonight's Western Conference matchup is one of just a handful of Rockets games that are slated to be broadcasted on national television. The Rockets hosted the Thunder on Sunday, losing 123-110 and splitting the season series 1-1. Even though the Rockets were leading 62-57 at...

Chris Gordy of Next Up recaps the Houston Astros kicking off their spring training matchups with a 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The Astros had a split-squad day on Sunday, with one group taking on the St. Louis Cardinals at Park of the Palm Beaches and others traveling to Port St. Lucie to play the New York Mets. Both ended in Astros losses. The Astros take on the Detroit Tig...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up express their disappoint following the Houston Rockets losing 127-105 to the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in their first game back from the All-Star break. Brad LeBlanc, host of The Bradeaux & Will Show and Bleacher Report partner, joins the show to break down the rest of the Rockets season and their chances to make the Play-In Tournamen...

Brad LeBlanc, host of The Bradeaux & Will Show and Bleacher Report partner, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing 127-105 to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday at Smoothie King Center. The Rockets disappointed in their first game back from All-Star break, and LeBlanc has become increasingly less optimistic about the Rockets' chances to make the playoffs or the Play-In Tournament....

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss who is currently the No.1 wide receiver for the Houston Texans. Is it Nico Collins, Tank Dell or do the Texans need to get a top wide receiver in free agency or the draft? It has been over a decade since EA Sports released its last college football game. Flash forward to today, EA Sports has finalized its name, image and likeness plan that will allo...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the latest odds for current NFL free agents to land in Houston. Stan and Chris also analyze the 2024 draft class and discuss who the Texans need to add to the roster to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs. The Astros enter day three of full-squad workouts at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida and prepare for their first spring training matchup aga...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap Houston Cougars men's basketball defeating the Iowa State Cyclones 73-65 Monday at the Fertitta Center. Cougars move into first place in the Big 12 standings. The College Football Playoff Board of Managers confirmed Monday the 12-team playoff format which is set to debut during the 2024 season. The playoff bracket will include the five highest-ranked...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud leaving Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic with celebrity model Amber Rose. Stroud played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday in Indianapolis and then traveled back to Houston to watch Cougars men's basketball host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday at the Fertitta Cent...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reacts to Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earning the MVP at Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic on Thursday. Stroud will also play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday. Will Stroud's celebrity status affect his preparation for next season? Chris Gordy joins from the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida to give the late...