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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