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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
* Why Summer League left Salman speechless
* Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore appear too good for Summer League
* In-depth observations of Reed Sheppard’s first two games
* Why Sheppard is more than just a shooter
* What could hold him back in the future?
* Cam Whitmore builds upon his Summer League MVP from last year
* What has Whitmore worked on this summer?
* Why this season is more important than ever for Jalen Green
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba):
* Analyzing the pre-draft Nets/Rockets trade
* Was it smart for Houston to send Brooklyn their picks back?
* The upside of the future Suns picks the Rockets acquired
* Will they trade for Kevin Durant? Devin Booker?
* What is Reed Sheppard's upside as a prospect?
* How does he fit with the other "Core 7" Rockets?
* Thoughts on Houston trading for AJ Griffin
* What are Griffin's strengths and weaknesses as a prospect?
* Is Amen Thompson the best prospect on the Rockets?
* Can Alperen Sengun be a franchise cornerstone?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss:
-Will the Rockets keep or trade the 3rd overall pick?
-What sort of return would Houston want for #3?
-Is trading out or trading down more feasible?
-Who do we think the Rockets ultimately take? Who's going to be available?
-Who do we want the Rockets to take? Best fit?
-Are Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard underrated prospects?
-Salman bashes "Wing Culture" on NBA Draft Twitter
-What makes Reed Sheppard such an interesting prospect?
-What are Sheppard's weaknesses?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
* Debating one last time if Houston should keep or trade the 3rd overall pick
* What player checks the most boxes that could be available at 3?
* Which 3-4 prospects do we believe the Rockets should try and keep out of theoretical trade packages this summer?
* Can Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün play together long-term? What makes it difficult?
* What can Thompson and Sengun do to become more complementary towards each other?
* If the Rockets have to decide between the two eventually, who should they pick?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and NBA draft analyst @ChuckingDarts discuss:
* How strong is the of the 2024 NBA Draft?
* Which prospects are most likely to become All-Stars?
* Why is there so much skepticism about Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard?
* The cases for drafting Zaccharie Risacher and Matas Buzelis in the Top 5
* Is Zach Edey being undervalued in this draft?
* Who should the Rockets select at #3?
* Is it worth drafting for fit this year?
* Should Houston trade for Mikal Bridges? What would that package look like?
* Ranking the Core 6 Rockets prospects
* Can Jalen Green become a tentpole player for Houston?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
* An overview of the 2023-24 Houston Rockets season
* Thoughts on Rockets GM Rafael Stone receiving an extension
* Houston climbing to 3rd in the 2024 NBA Draft
* Should Houston keep or trade the pick? What’s a good asking price?
All that and more.
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(Recorded March 31st)
Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
* On the Rockets continued success
* Can Houston make the Play-In Tournament?
* Other than shooting, where is Jalen Green improving?
* Is Green playing better because of Alperen Sengun’s absence?
* How does Sengun fit into Houston’s long-term plans?
* Reacting to the latest buzz about the Rockets itching for a superstar trade
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discusses the Houston Rockets winning 9 straight games and putting themselves in position to make the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Topics include:
-How are the Rockets winning without Sengun?
-Ime Udoka’s adjustments
-Is Jalen Green back on track to stardom?
-Dissecting Green’s streaky scoring efficiency
-Amen Thompson emergence
-Jabari Smith’s steadiness throughout the run and this season as a whole
-Was the NBA’s suspension justified?
-Can Houston actually make the Play-In? Does it matter?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
* Alperen Sengun likely out for the season
* Cam Whitmore out for three weeks
* What are the Rockets remaining goals for the season?
* Amen Thompson excitement
* Reacting to Jalen Green's scoring outbursts
* Where does Green rank among Houston's other prospects?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Possible fallout from Tari Eason’s season ending surgery
-Reacting to Jalen Green’s latest scoring outburst
-What is the proper way to react to these games?
-Has Green put concerns about his starting spot to bed?
-Grading Rafael Stone’s tenure as GM of the Rockets
-Where does Stone rank among all NBA GMs?
-How does he compare to his predecessor, Daryl Morey?
-Are some fans wrong to feel let down by Stone?
-Should Stone receive a contract extension?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Rockets bench Alperen Şengün in crunch time
-Houston's reluctance to embrace Sengun as the franchise player
-The continued pushback of this reality
-Why is Houston still feverishly pursuing centers at the deadline?
-What should they aim to achieve at the trade deadline?
-Who are some realistic targets?
-Jalen Green's much improved play
-Is Green safe at the deadline now?
-Why Green's best chance at stardom is as a point guard (long-term)
-Should Houston trade Brooklyn's 2024 1st rounder?
-Could a star player be available for the Rockets?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Why have the Rockets struggled so much since Christmas?
-Is Houston regressing to the mean as a team?
-If they miss the play-in tournament, is this season a failure?
-What is a reasonable goal for the remainder of the season?
-Should the Rockets make a trade for the sole purpose of making the play-in tournament? -What kinds of trades should they pursue?
-Are any of the core 6 players up for grabs?
-What return should Houston want in a Jalen Green trade?
-Should Jalen Green be starting anymore?
-What are some more reasonable deals the Rockets could make at the deadline?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:
-Jalen Green's improved play
-Has Green secured his starting spot?
-Cam Whitmore's monster production
-Is Whitmore a better prospect than Green?
-How did so many teams pass on Whitmore?
-The competition for Green's spot in Houston's core
-Alperen Sengun's ridiculous 3-week stretch
-Will Sengun make the All-Star team this year?
-Can Sengun be the best player on a title contender?
-Houston's tough long-term financial decisions
-Besides Sengun, who will the Rockets be willing to pay?
-Some long overdue praise for Jabari Smith Jr.
-Has Smith secured his spot alongside Sengun?
-Will Tari Eason break into Houston's long-term core?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) analyze Jalen Green's recent struggles for the Rockets (late upload).
Topics include:
-The cause of Jalen Green's struggles
-Do we still believe in Green the player?
-How can the Rockets help Green out?
-Ime Udoka's 4th quarter benchings of Green
-Will Udoka continue to start Green?
-Will the Rockets eventually trade Green? Should they?
-What kinds of Jalen Green trades are actually worth it?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chron.com's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss:
-What was the goal of Phase 2? Has that changed?
-How long does Phase 2 last? What does Phase 3 look like?
-Who are the "untouchables" on the Rockets?
-How will extension negotiations with Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun look?
-How have Jalen Green's struggles impacted Houston's vision?
-Will the Rockets trade Green? Should they?
-What type of star is worth Houston pursuing? What type isn't?
-What about Donavan Mitchell?
-How can the Rockets get Jalen going offensively?
-Why is the Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green dynamic still awkward?
-Does Green need to come off the bench?
-Should Tari Eason be a starter?
-Will Tilman Fertitta have the patience to wait for Phase 3?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chuck (@ChuckingDarts) discuss:
* A deep dive into how good the Rockets have been
* Did either of us expect this?
* Is Alperen Sengun the franchise player?
* How should the Rockets build around Sengun?
* What kind of roster will the Rockets need long-term?
* Is Jalen Green the most obvious co-star candidate for Sengun?
* Other potential rostered co-stars (Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, etc..)
* Are Rockets fans are overthinking Jalen Green?
* Who could Houston trade for to put next to Sengun?
* Salman eats crow on Jabari Smith
* How the pairing of Smith and Sengun has finally gelled
* What qualifies as Houston's "core"?
* Will Jabari outgrow his current role?
* Where do Sengun, Green, and Jabari rank among other young NBA prospects?
* How did so many people miss on Sengun in 2021?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) discuss:
-How surprising is the Rockets hot start?
-Is there an element of luck with some of this?
-Dan recalibrates his views on Alperen Sengun
-Has the Rockets front office regained some respect?
-Ime Udoka's impact on Dillon Brooks
-Why we shouldn't discredit GM Rafael Stone for any of this
-Jalen Green will take some time and that's okay
Plus:
-What do the Rockets do as an organization now?
-Should Alperen Sengun be viewed as the franchise player now?
-How should the Rockets build around Sengun?
-Who's untouchable in a theoretical star player trade?
-Should Houston make a big swing or stand pat?
All that and more.
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Sports Radio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) about the Rockets 4-game winning streak.
Topics include:
-What's changed from the first 3 games?
-What's sustainable and what's unsustainable?
-Why fans are overthinking Jalen Green
-Why aren't Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun playing more together?
-How have Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks helped the Rockets?
-Will the Rockets make an upgrade at the trade deadline?
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of the Houston Chronicle come up with 5 stat-free observations for the early season Rockets.
Topics include:
* Alperen Sengun's undeniability
* Rockets concerning bench units
* Cam Whitmore's absence from the rotation
* Ime Udoka resonating with the young talent
* Dillon Brooks' two-way impact
* Jalen Green and Jabari Smith's defense
* Houston's continued shooting woes
* Ways the Rockets can adjust moving forward
* Looking ahead at the next five Rockets games
* The NBA's in-season tournament
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) previews the 2023-24 Houston Rockets with play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) of Space City Home Network.
Topics include:
* Reasonable internal/external goals for the season?
* Will Ime Udoka give Alperen Sengun a fair shake?
* Is Jabari Smith due for a snap-back season?
* Can Amen Thompson be in the Rookie of the Year race?
* Does Cam Whitmore stay in the rotation this season?
* Will Jalen Green have a third year leap?
* Win total prediction
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