Episode Details

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@dunots) from the Red Nation Hoops hoops podcast to break down the 2026-27 Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops HERE. Follow Forrest on Twitch HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:57 - Rockets’ offseason approach
12:58 - Amen Thompson’s extension and development
17:43 - The Amen Thompson-Alperen Sengun fit
26:25 - Marcus Smart’s fit
31:49 - Reed Sheppard’s development
36:20 - Jabari Smith at the 5?!?
44:49 - The Kevin Durant experience
50:21 - Will the Rockets play more in transition?
51:40 - Biggest needs
52:39 - Is Houston’s defense underrated?
57:11 - Top-10 rotation
58:21 - Go-to closing lineup
59:26 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:00:34 - PREDICTIONS

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