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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss possible head coaches for the Rockets, specifically those with a past or present link to the organization. The following coaches will be discussed on this episode: Jeff Van Gundy (ABC)Brett Gunnings (Rockets)Chris Finch (Pelicans)Kenny Atkinson (Formerly Nets)Sam Cassell (Clippers)Kelvin Sampson (University of Houston) Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss what went wrong for the Rockets in the postseason, how they can improve, and the Rockets' coaching search. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Indeed.com/BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the state of the Houston Rockets as they march to a likely second round defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the ending of Rockets-Thunder and react to Houston's Game 1 win over Los Angeles. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code NFLSundayTicket.tv - BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDoorDash code: BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) check into Rockets-Thunder three games and and discuss: -Houston's regular season defense vs. playoff defense-Lou Dort's defense on James Harden-Billy Donovan's poor coaching job thus far-What is OKC's best lineup?-Adjustments OKC made in Game 3-Evaluating rotations for both teams-Jeff Green's stellar play-Concern level for Eric Gordon Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code NFLSundayTicket.tv - BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSTheragun link: https://www.theragun.com/bluewireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) teams up with The Uncontested OKC Thunder Podcast to preview the Rockets-Thunder first round series. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code NFLSundayTicket.tv - BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSTheragun link: https://www.theragun.com/bluewireTheragun promo code: BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss: -Any worry about Rockets not having a clean bill of health this close to the playoffs?-Who should start at small forward once Eric Gordon returns?-Rockets playing defense in the bubble-An observation about Houston's ball movement-Reaction to Jazz seeding shenanigans-Which playoff bracket should the Rockets want?-Playoff excitement Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code NFLSundayTicket.tv - BLUEWIREPromo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss Eric Gordon's left ankle injury and its' effect on the Rockets, Houston's big wins over the Mavericks and the Bucks, Giannis and Harden's beef, and more. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireDeal Dash link: https://dealdash.fm/REDHOOOPSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel) discuss: -Bandwagoning the Astros after their cheating scandal-Why Raheel is deeply skeptical of James Harden and Daryl Morey-Reactions to Rockets' early scrimmages-Defensive concerns for the 2020 Rockets  Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss: -State of the Rockets before the season stopped-How good are the Rockets?-What's stood out from the first two weeks of media?-Takeaways from the NBA's televised scrimmages-What do Salman and Michael want to see from Houston in their exhibition games?-How important is Eric Gordon? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) discuss: -What's it like in the NBA's Orlando bubble?-How is the food?-How are practices being conducted?-How do players train in their off-time?-Who are players spending time with in their off-time?-How will playing without fans affect the playoffs?-State of the Lakers after Avery Bradley's departure and Rajon Rondo's injury-Jared's thought on the Rockets-How do other people in the league view the Rockets? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's  Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) discuss: -Apprehension and excitement for the NBA's Orlando bubble-How do we evaluate title contenders when they've had all this time off?-Should we treat this as a new season?-How do the Rockets fit into the title picture this season?-Does the 2019-20 champion deserve an asterisk? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BlueWireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the recent signing of Luc Mbah a Moute (episode recorded on July 5th) and tackle a simple question: Are the Rockets good enough to win a championship this season? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss: -News of Rockets waiving Isaiah Hartenstein and signing David Nwaba to two-year deal-Did Isaiah Hartenstein get a fair shake with the Rockets?-How the David Nwaba signing proves micro-ball isn't going away for Houston-COVID-19 concerns with the NBA's restart plan in Orlando-What epidemiologists are saying about the NBA's plan-How enforceable are the league's protocols?-Are the Rockets uniquely advantaged by the NBA's layoff and restart plan?-What to make of skinny James Harden Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss the NBA's comprehensive restart plan before recapping the final game of the 'Rockets Rewind' series - Rockets @ Warriors (1-3-19).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

First  Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) have a serious discussion of the deep, systematic racism in this country, police brutality, the significance of this week's events, and what regular people can do to try and help causes like Black Lives Matter. Then, Salman and  special guest Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss: -Why this is one of their favorite Rockets' games of the decade-How this is James Harden's "arrival" game-The many amazing Harden highlights in this game, including a crossover of LeBron James-Did Harden mean to kick LeBron in the groin and was the one-game suspension fair?-Did this game permanently damage LeBron's relationship with Harden and the Rockets? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss: -Why this could be the greatest Rockets' game of the decade-How this was the first insane NBA comeback of the decade-Analyzing Kevin McHale's decision to bench James Harden with hindsight-The unlikely heroes of Josh Smith, Corey Brewer, and Terrence Jones-The atmosphere of the building-Breaking down Clippers' body language-The steps to the comeback-How Dwight Howard is the unsung hero in this game +Why the Michael Jordan pizza poisoning conspiracy is bogus Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) discuss:-How did James Harden get so skinny?-The process that went behind Harden's transformation-Reliving the most bittersweet playoff victory in Rockets' franchise history-How we don't talk about Chris Paul's hamstring injury enough-Why the conversation around Houston's loss to Golden State is so convoluted-What happens if Paul doesn't tear his hamstring? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) discuss: -NBA beginning to ramp up for possible reopen-The buildup to the 2017-18 series and Houston's rivalry with the Warriors-Remembering the very exciting season opener in Oakland-What is the greatest Rockets game of the last decade? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and  special guest Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) go into head coach rumors for the Rockets before recapping one of  the greatest games in James Harden's career: Rockets vs. Magic from January of 2018. The two discuss: -James Harden passing up Calvin Murphy to grab the Rockets' single-game scoring record-The injuries the Rockets sustained at the time (Trevor Ariza, Chris Paul, and Eric Gordon)-Harden's constant drives to the basket-How this season was the culmination of a lot of special things for James Harden-How this game helped Harden eventually win the MVP for that season Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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