Matt & Ross In The Morning

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Texans trading five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for picks. General manager Nick Caserio also traded left guard Kenyon Green to the Philadelphia Eagles for safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Matt and Ross also:

• break down all the trades and signings the Texans have made so far this offseason
• review the latest pro football headlines in "Ross' NFL Rewind"
• recap the Rockets defeating the Orlando Magic to go on a three-game win streak
• give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give an injury update on Rockets guard Amen Thompson and Astros first baseman Christian Walker. Matt and Ross also:

• preview the Rockets hosting the Magic
• react to the latest NFL offseason headlines and new contracts
• get a live interview with "Gerrit Cole"
• play "To Tell the Truth" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the news that Astros first baseman Christian Walker was sent back to Houston to undergo an MRI and examine a left oblique injury. In other spring training news, Cam Smith smacked three hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the New York Mets. Matt and Ross also:

• review the Texans releasing veteran offensive guard Shaq Mason and trading for receiver Christian Kirk
• recap the Rockets defeating the Pelicans
• comment on Charles Barkley calling out ESPN
• discuss LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith
• say "I'm Sorry"
• tell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give the latest update on Astros first baseman Christian Walker, who is dealing with an oblique injury. Matt and Ross also:

• discuss Cam Smith playing third base in the Astros spring training matchup against the New York Mets
• react to the latest rankings from "MLB The Show '25"
• preview the Rockets at the Pelicans
• review James Harden recording 50 points against the Pistons
• debate if the Texans are a possible trade destination for Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf
• react to the Chargers releasing outside linebacker Joey Bosa
• say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.

As the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs approaches, the Rockets are currently the fifth-best team in the Western Conference. However, Houston is on a three-game losing streak, and other conference foes are inching closer in the standings, threatening the Rockets' postseason position. The Golden State Warriors have gone 9-2 since trading for Jimmy Butler in early February, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are regrouping with injured players returning to the lineup. The Warriors are the sixth-best team in the Western Conference and are within three games of overtaking the Rockets for the No. 5 seed. Golden State holds the season tiebreaker over the Rockets. With the Warriors and Timberwolves on their heels, can the Rockets string together some wins to distance themselves in the standings ahead of their first playoff appearance since 2020?

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Rockets losing three straight games following Tuesday's 115-102 defeat to the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Ime Udoka joins to discuss how the team looks to bounce back following a disappointing start to the road trip. Matt and Ross also:

• discuss the Texans re-signing running back Dare Ogunbowale and restructuring wide receiver Nico Collins' contract to clear up cap space
• review where the Astros land on MLB's prospect rankings with Chris Gordy
• react to first baseman Christian Walker being scratched from Wednesday's spring training lineup due to left oblique soreness
• talk about LeBron James becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

The Rockets are currently on a three-game losing streak following Tuesday's 115-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Alperen Sengun scored 25 points, while Jalen Green recorded 12 points and five turnovers. "We need more playmaking out of [Green]," head coach Ime Udoka said. The loss to the Pacers was the second of a back-to-back as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Rockets 137-128 on Monday. Houston was without Sengun, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason in that contest. "All these back-to-backs have added up," Udoka said. The Rockets have the most games by a team on no rest this season, with 15 games. "Until you prove yourself in the league, you'll get a favorable schedule eventually." The Rockets will look to get back into the win column when they face the Pelicans in New Orleans on Thursday.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Rockets 137-128 on Monday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points against the Rockets, who were without Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason. The Rockets play the second of a back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Matt and Ross also;

• congratulate the Cougars for defeating Kansas on Senior Night
• discuss the hype around Cam Smith in Astros spring training with Chris Gordy
• react to Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving suffering a season-ending torn ACL
• review headlines around the league in "Ross' NFL Rewind"
• give their latest "Gut Feelings"
• get into character for another edition of "MT Theater" and more.

The New York Jets have released wide receiver Davante Adams, clearing $29.9 million in cap space. The move follows the departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the permission given to wide receiver Allen Lazard to seek a trade before the start of the league year on March 12. With Tank Dell's 2025 season in question and Stefon Diggs becoming an unrestricted free agent when the market opens, will the Texans look to add another veteran wide receiver to complement Nico Collins?

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Astros spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Saturday that saw Jose Altuve make his first plays from left field. Matt and Ross also:

• preview the Rockets going on the road against the Thunder
• react to John Cena turning heel at WWE Elimination
• debate the greatest heel turn in sports
• play "To Tell the Truth" and more.