Red Nation Hoops

A Houston Rockets podcast and newsletter by @SalmanAliNBA. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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New episode:

Why Rockets fans need to calm the hell down w/ @SalmanAliNBA and @DUNOTS
https://t.co/uvrZH3Gq4v

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops:

Life After VanVleet: Can the Rockets Still Contend?
https://t.co/Ly526UX02C

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New @RedNationHoops episode:

Where do the Rockets stack up in the West? w/ @danfavale
https://t.co/DPvyBKyWg3

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @DUNOTS:

Rockets free agency wrap up
https://t.co/eBgmCAnpd7

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @DUNOTS: Reacting to the Kevin Durant trade

https://t.co/AA3LUBxjLJ

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The @RedNationHoops podcast will return next week.

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New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @DUNOTS: Summer League takeaways

-Why Summer League left me speechless
-Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore appear too good for Summer League
-In-depth observations of Sheppard’s first two games
-Why Sheppard is way more than "just a shooter"
-What could hold him back in the future?
-Cam Whitmore builds upon showing from last year
-What has Whitmore worked on this summer?
-Why this season is more important than ever for Jalen Green

+ more

https://t.co/maRA29c0SI

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @Tjonesonthenba:

-Analyzing the Nets/Rockets trade
-Upside of the future Suns picks
-Will the Rockets trade for Kevin Durant?
-What is Reed Sheppard's upside as a prospect?
-Thoughts on Houston trading for AJ Griffin
-Is Amen Thompson the best prospect on the Rockets?
-Can Alperen Sengun be a franchise cornerstone?

+ more

https://t.co/fYtm9x5Xvk

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops: Grading the AJ Griffin trade
https://t.co/Ps35moaYb8

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops:

Grading the crazy Nets/Rockets/Knicks/Bridges trade(s) from the Rockets' perspective.

Some deep analysis on the Houston's logic behind the trade and what it means for the team moving forward.

https://t.co/dgG1DUNo3p

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @BenDuBose:

-Will Houston keep or trade the pick?
-What sort of return would the Rockets want?
-Who do we think they ultimately pick?
-Who do we want them to take?
-What makes Reed Sheppard an intriguing prospect?

+ more

https://t.co/YRSbtyZjY8

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops:

Why Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard are the obvious prizes of the 2024 NBA Draft
https://t.co/FKuEP0uJiX

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New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @DUNOTS:

-Should Houston trade the 3rd overall pick?
-What player checks the most boxes at 3?
-Which 3-4 prospects should the Rockets make untouchable this summer?
-Can Thompson and Sengun play together long-term?

+ more

https://t.co/ZPLLv6ocPx

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops:

Sengun vs. Thompson: An Inevitable Duel?
https://t.co/LKuunQyAFF

[Chucking Darts NBA & Draft Podcast @ChuckingDarts]

Thank you so much to Salman for having me!

Rockets fans: please give me, fake Brooklyn Nets GM, Tari Eason. Thank you!

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New @RedNationHoops episode w/ @ChuckingDarts:

-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
-Will Jalen Green be a "tentpole player" for Houston?

https://t.co/7TaYAIhcvI

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops:

Ranking the Rockets "Core 6" as prospects
https://t.co/yBeYhCFUDT

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New episode of @RedNationHoops w/ @DUNOTS:

-An overview of the Rockets season
-Thoughts on GM Rafael Stone receiving an extension
-Houston climbs to 3rd in the 2024 NBA Draft
-Should Houston keep or trade the pick?
-What’s a good asking price?

+ more

https://t.co/C0tr3vBv2Q

[Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA]

New for @RedNationHoops:

Will the Rockets keep the 3rd overall pick? Should they?
https://t.co/dvfAnk1Chk

[Red Nation Hoops @RedNationHoops]

@CommodoreBTC @SalmanAliNBA @DUNOTS Very sorry about that!

Here’s a link with the corrected video + audio:

https://t.co/JirJk32vqj