College basketball analyst DeShaun Tate joins Next Up to break down the national standings ahead of the 2024 Men's NCAA March Madness tournament. One of the big matchups over the weekend was the Houston Cougars taking on the Kansas Jayhawks with the Cougars losing 65-78 on the road. "This is one of the better Kansas teams," but the Cougars still have "a realistic chance of winning a national championship," Tate said. The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is June 26, and Tate previews the prospects that could be a good fit for the Houston Rockets.

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing 111-90 to the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Sunday. The Rockets made national headlines last week after acquiring Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams in a trade for guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks. "I love the Steven Adams deal," DuBose said. "You can't pass it up." The Rockets are a game away from the play-in tournament, currently sitting at 11th in the Western Conference. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, and rumors have surfaced surrounding Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges being traded to Houston. "I would give up a couple of first round picks" because "he's more consistent." The Rockets will travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up revisits Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver but current free agent Mike Evans attending the Houston Rockets game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Toyota Center on Wednesday. Brian LaLima of The Sean Salisbury Show joins to discuss possible free agents for the Texans. With a week away from the NBA trade deadline, the Rockets acquired Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams in a trade for guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks. After a recent slump, guard Jalen Green has seen a performance boost, garnering the first double-doubles of his career. Will this be enough for the Rockets to keep Green, or will they look to trade him before the deadline? The NBA announced the reserves for the All-Star Game and center Alperen Şengün was not selected. Did he get snubbed? The Texans re-sign long snapper Jon Weeks, C.J. Stroud competed in the Pro Bowl Games and sports media personality Kim Davis joins Stan in-studio to talk the latest in Houston sports.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reacts to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver but current free agent Mike Evans attending the Houston Rockets game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Toyota Center on Wednesday. This leads to a discussion with Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show about possible free agents that the Texans could retain in the offseason. News breaks during the show that Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is heading to Washington D.C. to become the next head coach of the Commanders. With the Seattle Seahawks hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their head coach, all NFL head coaching positions have been filled. What will happen to Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick and other candidates that did not receive head coaching offers this hiring cycle? The Houston Rockets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 Wednesday, and editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins the show to recap the loss and break down trade rumors.

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing to the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 Wednesday at the Toyota Center. "This is one of the more satisfying losses of the year," DuBose said. Guard Jalen Green recorded 31 points, and center Alperen Şengün still managed to record a double-double even though he struggled to guard Pelicans center Jonas Valančiūnas. "The reasons they lost that game to the Pelicans should correct themselves." With the NBA trade deadline exactly a week away, DuBose breaks down trade rumors and possible moves the Rockets will make. "They need a backup center," but "any moves they make are kind of marginal." The Rockets will conclude their homestand on Friday against the Toronto Raptors.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up opens the show discussing the future of the Houston Astros and recaps the 2024 Houston Sports Awards with Brian LaLima. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won Athlete of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, but was not present at the awards ceremony. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins the show to break down the Texans retaining offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson. Former linebacker for the Texans and Super Bowl champion Jamie Sharper discusses the Texans having success early in their rebuild and Houston's support for the organization.

Former linebacker for the Houston Texans and Super Bowl champion Jamie Sharper joins Next Up to talk about the Texans' quick success with young leaders. Sharper breaks down the importance of the culture in an organization and having veterans guiding younger players. "Teams know when they have a good team nucleus." Sharper also reminisces on when he joined the Texans in 2002 as part of the expansion draft, comparing it to the current excitement of this year's team. "The city was hungry for football." After news broke Tuesday that the Texans have retained offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, Sharper previews the goals for next season. "You keep building on what you put down last year," and improve the run game because "the biggest part of running the football is closing out second halves."

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet on Next Up to break down the Houston Texans retaining Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator and Jerrod Johnson as quarterbacks coach. Slowik and Johnson interviewed for multiple positions around the league, but Wilson was never worried about either of them leaving the Texans. "Jerrod was closer to getting a job than Bobby." Slowik and Johnson both got pay raises in their upgraded contracts with the Texans. "What says respect more than money." Wilson also comments on quarterback C.J. Stroud not appearing at the 2024 Houston Sports Awards despite winning Athlete of the Year and Newcomer of the Year. "He had a lot of demands being the starting quarterback," including participating in the Pro Bowl Games this week.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up discusses the Houston Rockets bouncing back and earning a solid victory of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, and Matt Thomas of The Matt Thomas Show join the show to recap the win and break down the hostility between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earned a spot in a Super Bowl commercial, leading to a discussion about the Texans offseason priorities and free agent signings. Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander previews the Texans 2024 season. Chris Gordy calls in live from the Senior Bowl, Stan reacts to the University of Houston football schedule for next season and more.

Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119 at the Toyota Center on Monday. Guard Jalen Green recorded 34 points and 12 rebounds, making that back-to-back double doubles. "The best Jalen is an aggressive Jalen," Binkley said. Center Alperen Şengün had 31 points and 12 rebounds, bouncing back from an underwhelming performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. "You're always going to get the offense" from Şengün. Binkley also breaks down the hostility between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. Brooks' "best quality is getting into other players' heads."