Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

Salman Ali
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  1. 10/31/2025

    Can the Rockets compete without VanVleet? Plus reacting to KD and Tari Eason news w/ Forrest Walker

    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 Look for RNH on Apple, YouTube, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    56 min

  2. 10/31/2025

    Rockets offseason debrief w/ Forrest Walker

    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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    1h 7m

  3. 07/15/2025

    Where do the Rockets stack up in the West? w/ Dan Favale

    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? + more Look for RNH on Apple, YouTube, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    1h 16m

  4. 07/03/2025

    Can the Rockets compete with the Thunder now? w/ Forrest Walker

    Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap the Rockets known free agency moves. Topics include: -Could anyone have seen this summer coming for the Rockets? -Thoughts on the Jabari Smith extension -Does Smith still possess All-Star potential? -Reacting to the Dorian Finney-Smith contract -Does Cam Whitmore have a future in Houston? -Why did Houston bring Clint Capela back? -Are the Rockets ready to compete with the Thunder in the Western Conference? + more Look for RNH on Apple, YouTube, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    50 min

  5. 06/23/2025

    Reacting to the KD Trade w/ Forrest Walker

    Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the Houston Rockets’ stunning acquisition of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. Topics include: -Initial reactions to the trade -Grading the deal for both teams -Short and long-term ramifications for the team -How does Kevin Durant fit in Houston? -Will KD and Fred VanVleet get extended soon? -What other moves can Houston make? -Who starts for the Rockets next season? Amen Thompson or Tari Eason? -How good is Houston next year? Can they win the title? + more Look for RNH on Apple, YouTube, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    46 min

  6. 12/10/2024

    Catching up on all things Rockets w/ Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS)

    Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) broadly catch up on all things Rockets from the first quarter games of the Rockets season. **Episode was recorded in late November, but remains essentially up-to-date** Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    38 min

  7. 07/17/2024

    Do the Rockets have too much young talent? w/ Forrest Walker

    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. Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    49 min

  8. 07/08/2024

    How good can Reed Sheppard be? w/ Tony Jones

    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. Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

    46 min
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