Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

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Trade Deadline Reactions w/ Adam Spolane Mar 27, 2021

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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.

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PJ Tucker gets traded, Victor Oladipo soon to follow, and more w/ Forrest Walker Mar 24, 2021

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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.

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Rockets Trade Deadline Preview w/ Jonathan Feigen Mar 13, 2021

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) preview the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline from the Houston Rockets perspective.

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Adjusting expectations for the Rockets w/ Ben DuBose Mar 05, 2021

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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.

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The Rockets are losing. What happens now? w/ Michael Shapiro Feb 24, 2021

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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.

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How does Houston approach the upcoming trade deadline? w/ Dan Favale Feb 11, 2021

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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 trade

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The frisky Rockets + the final days of the James Harden era w/ Kelly Iko Feb 03, 2021

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) discuss:

-The Rockets recent winning streak

-How is Houston defending at such a high level?

-The return of All-Defensive team John Wall

-Jae'Sean Tate is a starter now. How the hell did this happen?

-Christian Wood's play

-The final days of the James Harden era and what led up to the eventual trade

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Where do the Rockets go from here? w/ Forrest Walker Jan 25, 2021

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the state of the Houston Rockets post-Harden and specifically try and determine:

-What are the Rockets' goals this season?

-What will Houston try to accomplish at the trade deadline?

-How should the Rockets approach this offseason?

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Emergency Podcast: James Harden traded to the Brooklyn Nets w/ David Hardisty (@clutchfans) Jan 14, 2021

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and ClutchFans founder David Hardisty (@clutchfans) discuss the fallout from the James Harden trade, how Harden will be remembered in Houston, grading the return Houston got, and the near and long-term future of the Rockets.

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Early red flags and green flags w/ Adam Spolane Jan 08, 2021

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss early season red flags and green flags from Houston's 2-4 start to the season including:

-A discussion about Christian Wood's defense

-is James Harden playing through an injury?

-John Wall continues to look excellent

-Should Houston be switching more on defense?

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