Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) break down Games 1 and Games 2 of Rockets/Jazz, debate whether playing the Warriors now versus later is better, and discuss the implications of the DeMarcus Cousins' injury. (Skip to 4:08 if you don't want to hear about the Hobbs & Shaw trailer) Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) preview the Rockets' first round matchup against the Jazz, make predictions, discuss Houston's more difficult road to a title, and more. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) discuss how well Houston's played as of late, preview the playoffs, talk possible seeding the Rockets, and answer listener questions. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss various Rockets-related topics as well as answering questions from listeners sent in on Twitter:   -How playoff ready are the Rockets? -Can James Harden carry what he's doing in the regular season into the playoffs? -Iman Shumpert's offensive struggles -'Players Only' complaints -What seed will Houston end up with? -How close is the MVP race between Harden and Giannis? -State of the Rockets culture   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss the Houston Rockets converting two-way forward Danuel House for the rest of the season, general manager Daryl Morey extending for another 5 seasons, analyze Warriors/Rockets and lightly preview the playoffs for the Rockets.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss various Rockets-related topics as well as answering questions from listeners sent in on Twitter:   -The state of the Houston Rockets after the All-Star break -Is Houston a contender again? Can they legitimately challenge the Golden State Warriors? -What is the Rockets' ideal starting lineup? Does it involve Danuel House? -Should Iman Shumpert start over Eric Gordon? -State of the Danuel House situation. Will he return to the Rockets? -What is Houston's playoff rotation going to look like? -Are we overlooking Mike D'Antoni a little bit? James Harden's place in the the MVP conversation   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) review the Rockets trade deadline moves, luxury tax implications, Clint Capela's impending return, and more.   First 7-8 minutes is All-Star weekend chatter (No intro music this week)   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) preview Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline for the Houston Rockets.   0:00 to 16:45 - General NBA madness talk (AD, Porzingis, etc..) 16:45 to 46:17 - Previewing Houston's trade deadline   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and special guest Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) of the @ActionNetworkHQ break down the Kenneth Faried signing, Chris Paul's impending return, the outlook of the Houston Rockets, and predict what will happen at the trade deadline + playoffs for the Rockets. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops), Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS), and special guest Dave DuFour (@DaveDuFourNBA) go over James Harden's fatigue, Clint Capela's injury, and possible trade deadline/buyout targets for Houston.   Notes: 1. This podcast was recorded before the Kenneth Faried news. 2. The interview with Dave starts at 30:33   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) evaluate the Rockets at the midseason mark and briefly preview the NBA trade deadline and Houston's possible targets.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss Houston's hot streak, James Harden's recent historic play, and answer listener questions.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) try and diagnose Houston's problems, discuss the significance of the Rockets waiving Danuel House, and answer listener questions.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) break down Houston's win over Indiana, the possible end of the Carmelo Anthony saga, Gary Clark's increasing role with the team, Houston's surging defense, and the Jimmy Butler trade.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss James Harden and James Ennis returning from injury, Houston's most recent back-to-back wins, and some more Jimmy Butler tak.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) break down the latest on Jimmy Butler, the Rockets recent rash of injuries, and their poor start to the season.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) break down Houston's ugly 1-2 start on the season.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) break down early impressions from the first three games of Houston Rockets preseason.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss new Jimmy Butler rumors, the possibility of Eric Gordon starting, and preview the 2018-19 season for the Houston Rockets.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) analyze the Rockets-Suns trade that sent Ryan Anderson to Phoenix.   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) grade the Rockets offseason, discuss Las Vegas over/unders for the team, and share their thoughts on the schedule.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:   -The Sixers try to hire Daryl Morey -Carmelo Anthony plans to sign with the Rockets for the minimum -Clint Capela Re-Signs with the Rockets -Should the Rockets trade their 1st round pick this year?   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss Luc Mbah a Moute leaving Houston for L.A., Clint Capela turning down $85 million, the James Ennis signing, and the Rockets' continued pursuit of Carmelo Anthony Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss free agency so far for the Rockets. (Limited caption as we're trying to release this as soon as possible.)   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.

Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss free agency hours before it's happening. (Limited caption as we're trying to release this as soon as possible.)   Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Stitcher.