Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss:-Craig becoming the full-time television play-by-play voice of the Rockets-The new AT&T Rockets broadcast in general-Impressions being around Jalen Green-Kevin Porter Jr. becoming the starting point guard-Alperen Sengun's performance in training camp-How the returning veterans fit on the team next season+ moreList...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) preview Houston Rockets Media Day, training camp, and discuss the most interesting storylines headed into the 2021-22 season. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) breaks down the latest report that the Rockets and veteran guard John Wall have met and agreed to part ways. Ali discusses if there are any obvious landing spots for Wall, if a buyout is off the table, and the cascading effects on Houston this season. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choi...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel) discuss:-Everything that's happened since Raheel was last on the show (July, 2020)-Houston's new leadership at CEO, GM, and Head Coach-Jalen Green's game and how the Rockets should build around him-Jalen Green's personality and feud with the city of Detroit-Raheel's feeling on the current direction...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA), The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider), and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) share their observations from the Houston Rockets' first two Summer League games. 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,...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) share their impressions of Houston's entire offseason starting with the draft and ending with their free agency signings. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) analyzes what the Houston Rockets did on draft night. Ali discusses the upside of Jalen Green, Alperon Sengun, and Usman Garuba while also projecting what the selections mean for Houston's immediate and long-term future. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and SportsRadio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the state of the Rockets one week before the 2021 NBA Draft. Topics include:-Where do things currently stand with the #2 overall pick?-What picking Jalen Green means for Houston-Does Houston trade the pick and if so, do they move up or down?-What kind of players should they look at with the 23rd and 24th pick...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA), The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider), and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) make the definitive case for Evan Mobley by discussing what makes him such a great prospect. Plus, will Houston try to and move up and get Cade Cunningham? How much will it cost? All that and more. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitc...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss the front office hires of Matt Bullard and Chris Wallace and what Houston will do with the second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If yo...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) discuss all the top prospects available to Houston at the #2 spot in the 2021 draft including Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, and Jalen Suggs. In addition, the two discuss players who will possibly be available in the late first round for Houston at #23 and #24.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices T...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) react to the Houston Rockets retaining their pick, the now 2nd pick in the 2021 NBA lottery. The two discuss the implications of keeping the pick, who the Rockets could possible draft at that position, and if they would entertain trading the pick. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, a...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss:The importance of the upcoming lottery for the Houston RocketsThe mood of the fanbase. Do casual fans know what's going on? The top potential franchise players in the Top 4If there is value to be had in the late teens and early 20sWhat Dave wants in a potential drafteeFallout from the NBA playoffs so farLis...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss the 2020-21 Houston Rockets, the merits of their season,  the importance of the upcoming lottery, and who should represent Houston. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episo...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss rookie KJ Martin's recent impressive play and what it means for Houston moving forward. Also, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta opens up to ESPN on the rebuild. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Locked on Rockets host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discuss the potential of young Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. coming off the heels of a 50 point, 11 assist performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a publi...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) discusses the dullness of the 2020-21 NBA season, overall spectator apathy, Tad Brown stepping down as CEO of the Rockets, the lack of an objective for Houston this season, and more. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets)  discuss the shift from covering a perennial contender to a rebuilding team and the early bright spots on the roster. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) dissect the first six months of new Rockets general manager Rafael Stone. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public epis...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) react to the Houston Rockets trading Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat at the trade deadline. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. 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...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the PJ Tucker trade, discuss the latest updates on Victor Oladipo along with possible landing spots, and end by briefly discussing how to think about the Rockets as they're rebuilding. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) preview the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline from the Houston Rockets perspective. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Brooklinen.com - Code REDHOOPS for $25 off and free shippingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If yo...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and  USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss how Salman has changed the way he's thinking about the Rockets season, how the Rockets should play the season out, Ben's view of Houston's rebuilding timeline, and the trade deadline outlook. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Blue Wire Hustle: bw...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss: -Houston's losing streak and the implications for this season-Should the Rockets pivot to a tank?-DeMarcus Cousins released by the team. What happened?-Will Victor Oladipo get moved at the trade deadline?-What are the chances Oladipo remains a Rocket next season?-Rockets prospect Kevin Porter Jr. Liste...

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and  Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss: -Did Houston get a fair return for James Harden? -Should they have traded for Ben Simmons instead?-What will the Rockets now do with Victor Oladipo?-How will Houston approach the trade deadline next month?-Should the Rockets tank next season or try and compete?-Why Houston may have already won the John Wall tra...