Salman Ali

Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

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Ep: 89: Breaking down the Ryan Anderson trade 12.09.2018 32:32

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) analyze the Rockets-Suns trade that sent Ryan Anderson to Phoenix. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.redna...

Ep. 88: Grading Rockets Offseason, Over/Unders + Schedule Thoughts 13.08.2018 59:01

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) grade the Rockets offseason, discuss Las Vegas over/unders for the team, and share their thoughts on the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

Ep. 87: Sixers Chase Morey, Melo To Sign With HOU, + Clint Capela Re-Signs 29.07.2018 43:01

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -The Sixers try to hire Daryl Morey -Carmelo Anthony plans to sign with the Rockets for the minimum -Clint Capela Re-Signs with the Rockets -Should the Rockets trade their 1st round pick this year? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Ep. 86: Mbah a Moute signs with Clippers, Rockets sign James Ennis, + HOU's Pursuit of Melo 18.07.2018 52:45

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss Luc Mbah a Moute leaving Houston for L.A., Clint Capela turning down $85 million, the James Ennis signing, and the Rockets' continued pursuit of Carmelo Anthony Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episo...

Ep. 85: Chris Paul resigns, Gerald Green resigns, MCW signs, and more 05.07.2018 46:09

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss free agency so far for the Rockets. (Limited caption as we're trying to release this as soon as possible.) Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri...

Ep. 84: Calm Before The Storm 01.07.2018 51:31

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss free agency hours before it's happening. (Limited caption as we're trying to release this as soon as possible.) Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...

Ep. 83: Rockets Draft Thoughts + free agency rumblings 25.06.2018 30:17

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the 2018 NBA Draft from a Houston Rockets perspective, brief analysis on De'Anthony Melton and Vincent Edwards, and updated free agency rumblings. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd l...

Ep. 82: 2018 Rockets Offseason Preview 12.06.2018 1:17:50

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -The Rockets are about to get expensive -How Houston can bring their own free agents back (Paul, Capela, Ariza, etc..) -What is Daryl Morey's "new math"? -Can the Rockets find a taker for Ryan Anderson? -Can the Rockets land LeBron James or Paul George in free agency and how is that possible? Listen to The Red Na...

Ep. 81: Colangelo Burner Talk. Rockets Season in Review, + Offseason Preview 31.05.2018 1:01:01

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts (first 21:45 minutes) -Rockets season in review -Thoughts on the Warriors series and the Rockets/Warriors rivalry moving forward -Brief offseason lookahead Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Ep. 80: Game 7 Preview 28.05.2018 22:26

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) previews Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and discusses Chris Paul's hamstring injury. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.re...

Ep. 79: Rockets Tie The Series, House Money 24.05.2018 48:13

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) catch up on Rockets/Warriors after the Rockets tie the series 2-2 and reclaim homecourt advantage. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Ep. 78: Recapping UTA/HOU + HOU/GSW Preview 14.05.2018 50:33

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate) discuss the following: -Closing thoughts on Jazz/Rockets series -Deep dive preview into Rockets/Warriors Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wi...

Ep. 77: WCF Preview with Jared Dudley 12.05.2018 16:54

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) previews the 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals with Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619). Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Ep. 76: Eating Raptors Crow, Discussing Rockets/Jazz, + more 06.05.2018 46:19

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -Eating crow about the Raptors' predictions (first 10 minutes) -Discussing Rockets/Jazz -James Harden continues to be stellar in postseason -Rockets struggles when Harden sits -Eric Gordon's 25 point explosion -Clint Capela's dominance on both ends and his upcoming summer -Forrest's lingering wor...

Ep. 75: Grading Rockets/Wolves, Melo victory laps, and Westbrook's polarization 28.04.2018 38:09

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -Is it okay to enjoy Lance Stephenson? -Grading Wolves/Rockets -Why there's room for improvement -Preferred Rockets matchup - Thunder or Jazz? -Salman does Carmelo Anthony victory laps -Discussing Russell Westbrook and why he's so polarizing Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play M...

Ep: 74: HOU/MIN Observations, Cavs Exhaustion, + More 21.04.2018 45:47

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -Our exhaustion with the Cavs. Do they deserve to make the Finals? -Early observations on Rockets/Wolves -Houston's defense looks elite -Rockets shooting woes -James Harden and Chris Paul's standout performaces -Looking ahead to the later rounds -Did the Rockets draw the ideal route to the Finals by dodgin...

Ep. 73: Mbah a Moute Injury, Awards Talk, + Playoff Preview 12.04.2018 51:15

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -Luc Mbah a Moute's injury and it's impact going forward -Rockets Season In Review -What end-of-season awards do the Rockets have a chance at this year? -Mini-preview of Houston's 1st round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music...

Ep. 72: More LeBron Rumors + 1st Seed Talk 15.03.2018 43:48

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -Toothbrush talk -Exploring new rumors about LeBron James' free agency -Rockets finally lose a game -Why the Raptors deserve more of the public's respect -The Rockets expand their lead over the Warriors for the 1 seed Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher. Lear...

Ep. 71: Harden Breaks Ankles and Houston Keeps Winning 06.03.2018 45:31

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and Paul M.D. (@RocketIntellect) discuss the following: -James Harden's nasty crossover on Wesley Matthews and how it compares to other disrespectful plays in Rockets/NBA History -Rockets 15 game winning streak including some of their recent key victories (Utah, Boston, etc..) -A look ahead at the Rockets schedule and their chances at...

Ep. 70: All-Star Mailbag 17.02.2018 57:33

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate) and Kyle Chilek (@K_Chile22) discuss All-Star weekend and answer listener questions: -All-Star banter (first 10 minutes) -Reactions to Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright signings -Chances Chris Bosh ever signs with the Rockets? -Why does Salman continue to support Ryan Anderson? -Should fans be worried about the contract Clint Capela will dema...

Ep. 69: Dance Cam Conspiracies + Unpacking Rockets Hate 03.02.2018 53:51

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -The Rockets have the best dance cam in the league. Is it staged? -Leslie Alexander kept the championship trophies after selling the Rockets -Harden's 60 PT performance and does it leap him to the front of the MVP race? -Unpacking Forrest's column and why people may hate the Rockets Listen to The Red Nat...

Ep. 68 Rockets/Clippers Fiasco + Warriors Win Reactions 23.01.2018 47:14

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -The Rockets/Clippers Fiasco and why it was one of the greatest nights in NBA Twitter history -Reacting to Houston's win over the Warriors -Why trash talk is fun and unwritten rules in the NBA are garbage Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Ep. 67: Rockets Back? 16.01.2018 39:16

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and guest Eric Spyropoulos (@EricSpyrosNBA) discuss: -The Rockets rough patch -What did we learn from this? -Are the Rockets more shallow than we originally perceived? -Houston's recent rash of injuries -The Gerald Green signing -How they've bounced back and how Chris Paul and Eric Gordon have carried the team in that time -Will t...

Ep. 66: LeBron to Houston Rumours, Rockets Streaking, + Mbah A Moute Injury 15.12.2017 50:05

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Paul M.D. (@RocketIntellect), and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -Luc Mbah A Moute out for 2-3 weeks. How will this impact the Rockets? -LeBron to Houston rumors -Rockets 11 game winning streak -Are we overlooking the Spurs? -Dispelling "Rockets/James Harden in the playoffs" myths Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes or Googl...

Ep. 65: Rockets Keep Rolling, CP3's Return, + James Harden's MVP Prospects 20.11.2017 43:13

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the following: -The week's games in review -How good are the Rockets? -CP3's return and his play upon return -James Harden's MVP prospects -The Rockets relatively weak attendance at Toyota Center Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes or Google Play Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...