Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.com Salman ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and brand new co-host Amsal Madhani ( @amsal_madhani ) discuss: -John Wall, Austin Rivers, and Eric Gordon speak out about Rockets culture -Calls for Stephen Silas’ job rank up. Are they justified? -What is KPJ’s place on the Rockets long-term? -What should the Rockets aim to do at the tra...

Salman (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale discuss (@DanFavale) discuss: -James Harden reported interest in returning to Houston -Is this real or just a leverage play by Harden? Who leaked it? -Why would Harden leave Philadelphia? -Why would the Rockets sign Harden? -How could Harden fit their rebuild? Plus: -Possible deals the Rockets could pursue before the trade deadline -Should Ho...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.com Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and Dave Hardisty ( @clutchfans ) discuss:-Early-season impressions of Jabari Smith versus our prior evaluations -The Rockets coaching staff’s lack of faith in Alperen Sengun -Why hasn't Houston traded Eric Gordon yet? -The Rockets’ roster crunch and it’s effect on the young talent -Is...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) introduces himself to YouTube before discussing: -Why the Houston Rockets offense is so disappointing  -Houston's lack of offensive structure on and off the court -The Rockets current offensive philosophy makes no sense -How Stephen Silas isn't the only problem, but he's certainly not helping -Ways the Rockets can find offensive structure over the next two years -When'...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.com Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) asks Bleacher Report's Dan Favale ( @danfavale ) hyperbolic questions about the Rockets including: -On a scale of 1 to 2, how would you rate Stephen Silas as a coach? -How many MVPs will Alperen Sengun win? -Is Tari Eason the second coming of Scottie Pippen? -Who’s a better shooter? Ra...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.com Salman Ali sits down with Paul ( @LastNameHyphen ) to evaluate Stephen Silas' performance as head coach of the Houston Rockets. Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to www. RedNationHoops.com to get access to premium episodes of the show.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.rednationhoops.com Bonus episode for paid subscribers. Breaking down the Kevin Porter Jr. contract extension with Ben DuBose of USA Today Sports ( @BenDuBose ). Enjoy!

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and special Craig Ackerman ( @ca_rockets ) make Rockets season predictions based on the preseason by playing the game “It’s just preseason, but…”. Topics include: -Are we underestimating Jalen Green’s NBA ceiling? -Will the Rockets be too good for Victor Wembanyama? -Can Tari Eason become a starter? -Are the Rockets using Alperen Sengun the right way? -Will Kevin Porte...

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Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and The Action Network's  Matt Moore ( @HPbasketball ) discuss: -Thoughts on the James Harden trade 2 years later -Jalen Green vs. Evan Mobley revisited -Long-term thoughts on Jalen Green -Thoughts on Alperen Sengun’s star potential -Eric Gordon’s market value -Jabari Smith’s upside -Rafael Stone’s job performance -Is Stephen Silas the right head coach for Houston...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) catches up with Jonathan Feigen ( @Jonathan_Feigen ) of the Houston Chronicle on all things Rockets including: -Rockets future free agency plans -Jabari Smith’s ceiling -Rafael Stone’s use of analytics -Tari Eason’s fit -Training camp + roster cuts -Potential trade opportunities -KJ Martin’s trade request -Jalen Green’s sophomore season Listen to the Red Nation Hoops P...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) is joined by Kyle Chilek ( @Kchile22 ), Taylor Pate ( @taylorlpate ), and Jorge Flores ( @jorgecflores22 ) to answer the following questions: -Are you happy with the direction of the Rockets rebuild two years in? -Will Stephen Silas be the head coach when they are ready to win at a high level? -Is the best player on the next great Rockets team already on the roster? If...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) catches up with longtime Houston sports media personality Raheel Ramzanali ( @The_Raheel /UFC Fight Pass) to talk all things Rockets rebuild (Jalen Green, Summer League, Sengun, KPJ, etc…) before diving deep into the suddenly exciting world of pro-wrestling. Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ), Kelly Iko ( @KellyIko ), Adam Spolane ( @AdamSpolane ), and Alykhan Bijani ( @Rockets_Insider ) discuss all matters Rockets offseason before previewing the season two weeks before training camp. The guys also answer listener questions along the way. Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the RNH new...

SI’s Coty Davis ( @CotyDavis_24 ) makes his debut on the show to: -Discuss how KD’s decision to stay in Brooklyn impacts the Nets picks -Analyze the Willie Cauley-Stein signing -Grade Houston’s offseason -Share favorite and least favorite offseason moves Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the RNH newsletter to get an extra e...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale ( @danfavale ) rank the futures of the following rebuilding teams: -Rockets -Spurs -Jazz -Trail Blazers -Magic -Pistons -Thunder -Pacers -Kings Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the RNH newsletter to get an extra episode of the podcast every month. Watch the...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) discusses the decade-long rivalry between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ali enlists the perspective of both Rockets fan (w/ @BenDuBose of USA Today Sports) and Thunder fans (w/ @AndrewKSchlecht of The Athletic). Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the RNH newsletter to get an...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and Ben DuBose ( @BenDuBose ) of USA Today Sports evaluate Tilman Fertitta’s stewardship of the Houston Rockets after his 5-year tenure as owner. Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the RNH newsletter to get an extra episode of the podcast every month. Watch the podcast on YouTube here . This is a...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and Dave Hardisty ( @clutchfans ) discuss: -Will Kevin Porter Jr. receive an extension? What's the right price for him? -Is Alperen Sengun due for a breakout year? -Will Eric Gordon get traded before the season? -Did we underestimate Tari Eason's offensive capabilities? -What is Jabari Smith Jr.'s role going to be in his rookie season? -Can Jalen Green m...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and special Craig Ackerman ( @ca_rockets ) talk all things Houston Rockets, including: -Summer League impressions of Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington -Will the Rockets will be better than people think next year? -How all the pieces fit together -Should Kevin Porter Jr. be afforded more patience? -Why Salman believes next season is the year that puts Al...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and special guest Adam Spolane ( @AdamSpolane ) debate Jabari Smith Jr.'s future and best comps. Plus the two marvel at 17th overall pick Tari Eason's  play in Summer League and his fit with the Rockets. Lastly, they discuss Adam's recent one-on-one interview with Stephen Silas and who the team is thinking about starting at small forward. Listen to the R...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) catches up on all things Rockets this past month including: -Announcement about the podcast -Draft night. How did the Rockets do? -Christian Wood -Kevin Durant requests a trade. What happens to those Nets picks now? -Grading the Jae'Sean Tate contract Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Watch the podcast...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and The Athletic's Tony Jones ( @Tjonesonthenba ) discuss: -Quin Snyder stepping down as head coach of the Utah Jazz -The 2022 NBA Draft class as compared to 2021's class -The top 3 prospects (Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero) -Is it a mistake to dismiss Jaden Ivey in the Top 3? -Paolo Banchero's likely selection at number three to Hou...

Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and Jonathan Feigen ( @Jonathan_Feigen ) talk about Jonathan's experience at the NBA Lottery in Chicago, how the Rockets view the top of the draft, their willingness to trade up from #17, and more. Listen to the Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes , Google Play Music , Stitcher , and Spotify . Subscribe to the RNH newsletter to get an extra episode of the podcast e...