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Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

Written by: Salman Ali
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Episodes
  • Can the Rockets compete without VanVleet? Plus reacting to KD and Tari Eason news w/ Forrest Walker
    Oct 31 2025

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

    -Kevin Durant’s new extension with the Rockets

    -Tari Eason reportedly declining $100 million from Houston

    -Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL injury

    -How do the Rockets look without VanVleet in the first two games?

    -Should the 0-2 start be a cause for concern?

    -How can Houston make up for VanVleet’s absence?

    + more

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    56 mins
  • Rockets offseason debrief w/ Forrest Walker
    Oct 31 2025

    Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) debrief the Houston Rockets offseason in full detail, including long and short-term implications of their decision making.



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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Where do the Rockets stack up in the West? w/ Dan Favale
    Jul 15 2025

    Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss:

    -Cam Whitmore traded to the Wizards.

    -Reacting to the details for Dorian-Finney Smith’s contract

    -Why the DFS signing and the Cam Whitmore trade should be viewed as one big transaction

    -Will Houston regret trading Whitmore?

    -Where does Houston stack up in the Western Conference?

    -Is OKC in a tier of it’s own? Are they a “Warriors’ level threat”?

    -Can Houston or Denver credibly be at OKC’s level?

    -How good is Kevin Durant at age 37?

    -What could hold Houston back as a team?

    -Is Alperen Sengun still being overlooked nationally?

    -Could next season be a breakout year for Reed Sheppard?

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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