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. 126: Is it time to panic? Nov 04, 2019

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

-Eric Gordon moved to starting role over Danuel House. Good or bad thing?

-Gary Clark and Isaiah Hartenstein sent to the G League

-The insane 159-158 game in Washington

-Houston's continued shooting struggles and disparity with opponents

-Defensive issues for Houston

-The embarrassing Miami loss

-What's going on with Clint Capela?

-Is it time to panic for Houston?

-Who's to blame? (Is it Mike D'Antoni?)

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Ep. 125: Small Sample Size Theater Oct 28, 2019

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

-Way-too-early takeaways from Week 1 of the Rockets' season

-Russell Westbrook looks really good

-James Harden's shooting struggles

-Rockets defense a problem?

-Why so much small ball in the beginning?

-How does Houston look in relation to other contenders?

-How do Harden and Westbrook look together?

-Thoughts on new points of emphasis rules, coach's challenge, and more

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Ep. 124: LeBron's comments on Morey, Gerald Green news, Harden's MVP buzz, and more Oct 22, 2019

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

-Blue Wire announcement

-LeBron James' comments on Daryl Morey and the China situation

-Adam Silver's bold defense of Morey

-Gerald Green's foot injury and how it affects the Rockets moving forward

-Rockets' preseason takeaways

-James Harden's lack of MVP buzz

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Ep. 123: China/Morey controversy, Rockets training camp talk, and more w/ Jonathan Feigen Oct 08, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss Daryl Morey's Twitter controversy, all of the Rockets' fallout with China, and implications for the NBA going forward before talking observations from Rockets' training camp and preseason. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Ep. 122: Nene Contract Fallout, Thabo Sefolosha to Rockets, and Media Day Preview w/ Ben DuBose Sep 23, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss the NBA's ruling on Nene Hilario's contract, Houston's addition of free agent swingman Thabo Sefolosha, and preview media day for the Rockets. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Ep. 121: Eric Gordon extension and Nene re-signs w/ Forrest Walker Sep 10, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) review Eric Gordon's 4-year, $75.6 million contract extension for the Rockets as well as going over Nene returning for the team. The two also lightly preview the 2019-20 season for the Rockets. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Ep. 120: Did the Rockets get better? w/ Matt Moore Aug 09, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) analyze the Rockets offseason, the Russell Westbrook trade, and more from all angles. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Ep. 119: Reflecting on Houston's offseason, Chris Paul's tenure with the Rockets, and more w/ Craig Ackerman Jul 20, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) reflect on Houston's offseason and how Russell Westbrook may fit in with the Rockets, discuss Chris Paul's tenure with the Rockets, where Houston stacks up in the new and improved Western Conference, and more. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Ep. 118: Analyzing the Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul trade Jul 12, 2019

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) break down all angles of the stunning Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul trade from a Las Vegas airport. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Ep. 117: Rockets Offseason Review w/ Kelly Iko Jul 11, 2019

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Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) break down Houston's offseason from an undisclosed Las Vegas hotel room. Topics include: -Their failed Jimmy Butler pursuit -The signings of Danuel House, Austin Rivers, and Gerald Green -Deals that Houston missed on -What the Rockets still need -The status of Iman Shumpert -Where do the Rockets rank in the new and improved Western Conference? -Is continuity good? -Addressing fan disappointment Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

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