Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

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

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

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?+ moreLook 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

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

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?+ moreLook 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