Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

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**Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod**

Hosts Salman Ali and Forrest Walker talk Houston Rockets with guests from around the NBA.

Latest Episodes:

Ep: 136: Gary Clark waived, Ben McLemore starts, and more w/ Adam Spolane Jan 14, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss:

-Gary Clark waived by Rockets

-Rockets closing in on healthy roster

-Ben McLemore moved to starting small forward. Danuel House to come off bench

-Isaiah Hartenstein continues to flourish

-Why aren't the Rockets blowing teams out more often?

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Ep. 135: Analyzing Eric Gordon's impact, previewing Rockets trade season and more w/ Jonathan Feigen Jan 06, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss:

-How important is Eric Gordon to the Rockets on both ends?

-Will Isaiah Hartenstein hang on to his backup center spot?

-How important is the luxury tax for Houston this season?

-What do the Rockets need to acquire at the trade deadline?

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Ep. 134: Eric Gordon returns, Isaiah Hartenstein earns rotation spot, and Rockets' New Year's Resolutions Jan 02, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss:

-Eric Gordon returns - His performances and impact on the way teams defend Houston

-Houston's improved response to trapping defenses

-Isaiah Hartenstein earns backup center spot

-Thoughts on the state of the Rockets now that they're fully healthy?

-Concern about James Harden's toe sprain?

-Proposed New Year's Resolutions for the Houston Rockets in the year 2020

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Ep. 133: Holiday Mailbag, Eric Gordon return pending, and Russell Westbrook conversation Dec 27, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) answer listener questions, Eric Gordon's pending return, and end the pod with a conversation about Russell Westbrook.

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Ep. 132: Are the 2019-20 Houston Rockets a title contender? Dec 18, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) tackle one question from several different angles: Are the 2019-20 Houston Rockets a title contender?

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Ep. 131: Defensive concerns, Rockets lose Spurs protest, trade rumors, and more w/ Adam Spolane Dec 11, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and SportsRadio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss:

-Defensive concerns for the Rockets following loss to Kings

-Re-evaluating the Russell Westbrook trade 5 months in

-Rockets lose protest of Spurs game. What went wrong here?

-Houston reportedly interested in trading for wings

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Ep. 130: State of the Rockets w/ Jackson Gatlin Dec 04, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Locked on Rockets host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discuss:

-James Harden's historic 60-point performance and the backlash it got

-Harden's perception and his career legacy moving forward

-State of the Rockets 19 games in (Are they a contender?)

-Does Houston still need an extra body and will they go above and beyond to get it?

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Ep. 129: Losing streak, roster concerns, and more w/ Michael Shapiro Nov 25, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss:

-Houston's loss to the Dallas Mavericks

-Rockets on 3-game losing streak

-Depth and general roster concerns for Houston

-Teams doubling James Harden. How do the Rockets counteract that?

-Evaluating the Russell Westbrook trade 17 games in

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Ep: 128: Injuries piling, Rockets streaking, James Harden thriving, and more Nov 18, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:

-Injuries to Eric Gordon, Danuel House, and Clint Capela

-Rockets winning 7 straight games

-James Harden's historic start to the season

-Clippers game shenanigans + impressiveness of Timberwolves game

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Ep. 127: Baby Steps w/ Alykhan Bijani Nov 08, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss:

-How much progress have the Rockets made?

-Reacting to their last two wins

-Houston's defensive issues and debating if it'll turn around

-A long awaited discussion about Danuel House

-Eric Gordon's continued struggles

-Clint Capela showing signs of life

-Gordon and Capela's importance to Houston's defense this season

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