ClutchFans Podcast

By Dave Hardisty

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Welcome to the ClutchFans podcast, covering all the latest about the greatest team on the planet — the Houston Rockets. One of the largest fan communities on the web dedicated to a single team, ClutchFans has been the home away from from for Houston Rockets fans since Dave Hardisty (“Clutch”) founded it in 1996.

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ClutchFans Podcast episodes:

02.03.2024
Rockets Trade for Steven Adams, Trade Deadline Looms
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Houston Rockets trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for center Steven Adams, trade rumors involving Mikal Bridges, other NBA Trade deadline possibilities for the Rockets and the current state of the young prospects like...
10.18.2023
On the KPJ trade and future of the Rockets
The Houston Rockets are back to being a professional NBA team once again. The Rockets finally ended the Kevin Porter Jr. era on Tuesday, coughing up two second-round picks in order to unload his contract to the Oklahoma City Thunder, getting back the...
06.27.2022
The Houston Rockets draft... JABARI SMITH JR!!!
Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) and David Weiner (@bimathug) discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and how the Houston Rockets came away with Jabari Smith Jr. (#3), Tari Eason (#17) and TyTy Washington (#29) -- what looks like another impressive haul for Rockets...
06.20.2022
On the NBA Draft, the Christian Wood trade and — is Eric Gordon next?
With Draft Week here, Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Christian Wood trade and options they like for the Rockets at #3, #17 and #26 in the NBA Draft
05.27.2022
Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen
The Houston Chronicle beat writer joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss 25+ years of covering Rockets basketball, plus what's in store for the current squad
05.22.2022
Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the lottery results and the options that the Rockets, holding the third and 17th picks, will have in the 2022 NBA Draft
07.31.2021
Recapping the Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner go in depth on the podcast on how the Houston Rockets did in the 2021 NBA Draft
07.22.2021
Houston’s options heading into the 2021 NBA Draft
David Weiner ("BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty as they talk about Jalen Green, Evan Mobley and all the prospects potentially available to the Houston Rockets entering the 2021 NBA Draft
06.23.2021
Rockets avoid OKC trap, land #2 pick of NBA Draft
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss how outrageously fortunate the Houston Rockets are to come away with the #2 pick
03.26.2021
Victor Oladipo trade a big disappointment in Houston
Podcast: How the expectations built a letdown when the Rockets actually did trade away Victor Oladipo
01.14.2021
Discussing the End of an Era: The James Harden Trade
The sobering reality -- Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Rockets trading superstar James Harden and facing an uncertain future
12.04.2020
Podcast: Russell Westbrook is gone, will James Harden stay?
David Weiner ("BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty as they talk about the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade and the rapidly-changing Rockets
02.04.2020
Podcast: Capela trade rumors, the deadline and Westbrook’s fit in Houston
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the "changed" Rockets and how trading Clint Capela may now be necessary
07.14.2019
Discussing the Russell Westbrook Blockbuster
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to (somewhat) try to talk him off the ledge on the Russell Westbrook trade
06.19.2019
What in the world is going on with the Rockets?
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss all the insanity going on at Toyota Center
06.19.2019
What in the world is going on with the Rockets?
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss all the insanity going on at Toyota Center
05.11.2019
Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets
Dave & MK try to make sense of another painful Rockets loss against a familiar foe
05.11.2019
Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets
Dave & MK try to make sense of another painful Rockets loss against a familiar foe
05.07.2019
Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away
Houston gets a huge home win in Game 4 as Dave & MK discuss how the Rockets, now in a tied series, can knock off the Warriors
05.07.2019
Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away
Houston gets a huge home win in Game 4 as Dave & MK discuss how the Rockets, now in a tied series, can knock off the Warriors
05.05.2019
On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy
Dave and MK discuss Houston's big overtime win over the Warriors
05.05.2019
On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy
Dave and MK discuss Houston's big overtime win over the Warriors
04.25.2019
Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to wrap up the Rockets 4-1 series win and preview the juggernaut matchup likely on deck
04.24.2019
Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to wrap up the Rockets 4-1 series win and preview the juggernaut matchup likely on deck
04.18.2019
Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury
Dave and MK discuss all things Game 2 as the Rockets take a 2-0 series lead over the Jazz
04.18.2019
Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury
Dave and MK discuss all things Game 2 as the Rockets take a 2-0 series lead over the Jazz
04.15.2019
Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets big win over the Jazz and the MVP battle between Harden and Giannis
04.15.2019
Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets big win over the Jazz and the MVP battle between Harden and Giannis
06.25.2018
On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency
For a team holding just the 46th pick of the draft, the Houston Rockets did quite well for themselves. The Rockets drafted USC guard De’Anthony Melton at 46, getting tremendous value in selecting a guy who has enormous defensive potential,...
06.25.2018
On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency
For a team holding just the 46th pick of the draft, the Houston Rockets did quite well for themselves. The Rockets drafted USC guard De’Anthony Melton at 46, getting tremendous value in selecting a guy who has enormous defensive potential,...
06.20.2018
The Rockets and the 2018 NBA Draft
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss the 2018 NBA Draft and the role it plays in the Houston Rockets offseason
06.20.2018
The Rockets and the 2018 NBA Draft
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss the 2018 NBA Draft and the role it plays in the Houston Rockets offseason
05.29.2018
A devastating Game 7 loss and what’s next for the Rockets
Picking up the pieces of a lost opportunity as Rockets fall 101-92 in Game 7
05.29.2018
A devastating Game 7 loss and what’s next for the Rockets
Picking up the pieces of a lost opportunity as Rockets fall 101-92 in Game 7
05.25.2018
Defense shines again as Rockets take Game 5, go up 3-2 on Warriors
Discussing the gutsy Game 5 win that came with a price -- can the Rockets now survive Chris Paul's injury?
05.25.2018
Defense shines again as Rockets take Game 5, go up 3-2 on Warriors
Discussing the gutsy Game 5 win that came with a price -- can the Rockets now survive Chris Paul's injury?
05.24.2018
Podcast: On the Game 4 classic and the Lebron-centric offseason
Discussing Houston's huge Game 4 win at Oracle and an early look at the tough questions Daryl Morey and the Rockets have to answer this offseason.
05.24.2018
Podcast: On the Game 4 classic and the Lebron-centric offseason
Discussing Houston's huge Game 4 win at Oracle and an early look at the tough questions Daryl Morey and the Rockets have to answer this offseason.
05.17.2018
Podcast: Defense picks up, Rockets even series with blowout win
On Houston's Game 2 blowout win of Golden State -- the defensive adjustments, the big games from Tucker and Gordon and the Luc Mbah a Moute mystery
05.17.2018
Podcast: Defense picks up, Rockets even series with blowout win
On Houston's Game 2 blowout win of Golden State -- the defensive adjustments, the big games from Tucker and Gordon and the Luc Mbah a Moute mystery
05.15.2018
Podcast: On the Game 1 loss and Houston’s dwindling bench
Homecourt advantage is gone, but of bigger concern, the Golden State Warriors are playing their best basketball at the right time. Kevin Durant looked unstoppable Monday night and Klay Thompson hit several big shots as the Rockets fell 119-106 in...
05.15.2018
Podcast: On the Game 1 loss and Houston’s dwindling bench
Homecourt advantage is gone, but of bigger concern, the Golden State Warriors are playing their best basketball at the right time. Kevin Durant looked unstoppable Monday night and Klay Thompson hit several big shots as the Rockets fell 119-106 in...
05.09.2018
Podcast: CP3 finishes off Jazz, Rockets-Warriors on deck
Discussing Chris Paul's brilliant night, the underrated PJ Tucker, James Harden's funk/illness and a Western Conference Finals preview.
05.09.2018
Podcast: CP3 finishes off Jazz, Rockets-Warriors on deck
Discussing Chris Paul's brilliant night, the underrated PJ Tucker, James Harden's funk/illness and a Western Conference Finals preview.
05.03.2018
Podcast: Rockets lose homecourt advantage as Jazz even series 1-1
Discussing Game 2 -- how Utah adjusted, how the Rockets adjusted to the adjustments and can someone wake up Houston's bench?
05.03.2018
Podcast: Rockets lose homecourt advantage as Jazz even series 1-1
Discussing Game 2 -- how Utah adjusted, how the Rockets adjusted to the adjustments and can someone wake up Houston's bench?
04.30.2018
Podcast: Harden powers Rockets past Utah in Game 1 and a check-in on Russell Westbrook
Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss the Rockets 110-96 Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz and much more.
04.29.2018
Podcast: Harden powers Rockets past Utah in Game 1 and a check-in on Russell Westbrook
Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss the Rockets 110-96 Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz and much more.
04.26.2018
Podcast: Rockets finish off Wolves, prep for Jazz or Thunder
Dave Hardisty talks to MK Bower about the series win over Minnesota and the possible matchups in the second round.
04.26.2018
Podcast: Rockets finish off Wolves, prep for Jazz or Thunder
Dave Hardisty talks to MK Bower about the series win over Minnesota and the possible matchups in the second round.

What's ClutchFans Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ClutchFans Podcast episodes:

Rockets Trade for Steven Adams, Trade Deadline Looms

On the KPJ trade and future of the Rockets

The Houston Rockets draft... JABARI SMITH JR!!!

On the NBA Draft, the Christian Wood trade and — is Eric Gordon next?

Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen

Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

Recapping the Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft

Houston’s options heading into the 2021 NBA Draft

Rockets avoid OKC trap, land #2 pick of NBA Draft

Victor Oladipo trade a big disappointment in Houston

Discussing the End of an Era: The James Harden Trade

Podcast: Russell Westbrook is gone, will James Harden stay?

Podcast: Capela trade rumors, the deadline and Westbrook’s fit in Houston

Discussing the Russell Westbrook Blockbuster

What in the world is going on with the Rockets?

What in the world is going on with the Rockets?

Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets

Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets

Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away

Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away

On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy

On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy

Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup

Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup

Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury

Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury

Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race

Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race

On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency

On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency

The Rockets and the 2018 NBA Draft

The Rockets and the 2018 NBA Draft

A devastating Game 7 loss and what’s next for the Rockets

A devastating Game 7 loss and what’s next for the Rockets

Defense shines again as Rockets take Game 5, go up 3-2 on Warriors

Defense shines again as Rockets take Game 5, go up 3-2 on Warriors

Podcast: On the Game 4 classic and the Lebron-centric offseason

Podcast: On the Game 4 classic and the Lebron-centric offseason

Podcast: Defense picks up, Rockets even series with blowout win

Podcast: Defense picks up, Rockets even series with blowout win

Podcast: On the Game 1 loss and Houston’s dwindling bench

Podcast: On the Game 1 loss and Houston’s dwindling bench

Podcast: CP3 finishes off Jazz, Rockets-Warriors on deck

Podcast: CP3 finishes off Jazz, Rockets-Warriors on deck

Podcast: Rockets lose homecourt advantage as Jazz even series 1-1

Podcast: Rockets lose homecourt advantage as Jazz even series 1-1

Podcast: Harden powers Rockets past Utah in Game 1 and a check-in on Russell Westbrook

Podcast: Harden powers Rockets past Utah in Game 1 and a check-in on Russell Westbrook

Podcast: Rockets finish off Wolves, prep for Jazz or Thunder

Podcast: Rockets finish off Wolves, prep for Jazz or Thunder