Salman Ali (@RedNationHoops) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) debate:   -How good are the Rockets and can they legitimately compete for the NBA championship? -Is Mike D'Antoni the Coach of the Year? -Is James Harden the frontrunner for MVP? -How good has Patrick Beverley been this season? -How the Rockets stack up with other Western Conference teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss: - An update to the D-Mo Situation + our thoughts on it - How the Rockets have exceeded all expectations (even ours) - The Rockets surging defense + How good can this team be? - Patrick Beverley's growth as a player - How this season is in many ways redemption for many of the Houston Rockets (Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, Mike D'Antoni, James Harden, etc..) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Salman and guests Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) and Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate) tackle some hot button Rockets topics for the week such as: Action on the D-Mo front: BKN extends 4 year/$36 million offersheet Why this was a smart move on part of the Brooklyn Nets The complications of that contract Should the Rockets match? Also: Rockets finishes road trip off in successful fashion. How well does Houston respond to losses this year? James Harden's brilliance Sam Dekker's emergence Culture shift in Houston this year? Salary cap situation for the Rockets moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Paul (@RocketIntellect) and Special Guest Chris Axmann (@AlmightyBallin) Topics Discussed: -Early season surprises -Who can beat the Warriors? -Rockets optimism -How good of a coach is Mike D'Antoni? -Can Clint Capela be the 3rd best player on a championship team? -Is Sam Dekker a future starter in the NBA? -How far can the Rockets go in the playoffs? -What is the path towards getting another superstar to pair with James Harden and get back to contention? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Paul (@RocketIntellect) and special guest Nick Wright of Fox Sports (@getnickwright): (1st half) -Discussing early NBA season surprises -Debating MVP candidates (and where Harden falls into this) -Asking if Harden has surpassed Steve Nash -Admiring the NBA's guard depth (2nd half) -Re-evaluating the Mike D'Antoni hire -How does Harden's perception locally stack up with his perception nationally and is his national perception improving this season? -Where do the Rockets rank in the pecking order of the West All that and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the first two games of the Houston Rockets' regular season against the Lakers and the Mavericks. Also, reflecting back on the summer of 2012 in lieu of the 4 year anniversary of the James Harden trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the more enjoyable editions of the Red Nation Hoops Podcast. With RNH's own Jorge Flores (@jorgecflores22) and guest Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) of Red94.net Topics discussed: -Going over this week's preseason games -Marc Stein-Sergio Llull report -James Harden's MVP odds -Addressing the James Harden vs. Russell Westbrook debate -Can James Harden average double digit assists this season? -Eric Gordon's capability as a sixth man -Evaluating Kevin McHale's tenure in Houston Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviewing Week One of Houston Rockets' preseason action with Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate) and Paul M.D. (@RocketIntellect). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back with Red Nation Hoops' first ever five-man podcast (w/ Paul, Taylor Pate, Alykhan Bijani, and Matthew Cardenas). Discussing stories coming out of Rockets training camp including James Harden's switch to the point guard, who starts at center, and analyzing Las Vegas over/under for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Paul (@RocketIntellect) giving our takes and reactions to Rockets Media Day 2016 and explaining our Rockets optimism heading into training camp and the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices