Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans):  -React to the NBA lottery results -Speculate on who will be available for Houston at #4 -Debate whether Portland will trade the 3rd pick -Would Salman trade Sengun to move up? -Would Dave trade Jabari to move up? -New reporting from Philadelphia on James Harden’s future -Do the 76ers want Harden back? Will they offer a four-year max? -Does Dave want Harden back? Should the Rockets offer a four-year max? -How will the Rockets spend their cap space if they don’t get Harden? + more  Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter (free all offseason): www.RedNationHoops.com 

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Reacting to the 4th pick + more James Harden reporting with w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)

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(Recorded March 31st) Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * On the Rockets continued success * Can Houston make the Play-In Tournament? * Other than shooting, where is Jalen Green improving? * Is Green playing better because of Alperen Sengun’s absence? * How does Sengun fit into Houston’s long-term plans? * Reacting to the latest buzz about the Rockets itching for a superstar trade All that and more. Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com 

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Is Jalen Green better without Alperen Sengun? w/ Forrest Walker

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discusses the Houston Rockets winning 9 straight games and putting themselves in position to make the NBA Play-In Tournament.  Topics include: -How are the Rockets winning without Sengun? -Ime Udoka’s adjustments -Is Jalen Green back on track to stardom? -Dissecting Green’s streaky scoring efficiency -Amen Thompson emergence -Jabari Smith’s steadiness throughout the run and this season as a whole -Was the NBA’s suspension justified? -Can Houston actually make the Play-In? Does it matter?  All that and more.  Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.  Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com 

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Can the Rockets make the Play-In Tournament w/ Forrest Walker

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:   * Alperen Sengun likely out for the season  * Cam Whitmore out for three weeks  * What are the Rockets remaining goals for the season?  * Amen Thompson excitement  * Reacting to Jalen Green's scoring outbursts  * Where does Green rank among Houston's other prospects?   All that and more.   Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.   Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter:  www.RedNationHoops.com 

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How excited should the Rockets be about Jalen Green's recent play? w/ Forrest Walker

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:  -Possible fallout from Tari Eason’s season ending surgery -Reacting to Jalen Green’s latest scoring outburst -What is the proper way to react to these games? -Has Green put concerns about his starting spot to bed? -Grading Rafael Stone’s tenure as GM of the Rockets -Where does Stone rank among all NBA GMs? -How does he compare to his predecessor, Daryl Morey? -Are some fans wrong to feel let down by Stone? -Should Stone receive a contract extension?  All that and more.  Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com  

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Dissecting Rafael Stone's tenure, the Jalen Green conundrum, and Tari Eason's season-ending surgery

 Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:  -Rockets bench Alperen Şengün in crunch time -Houston's reluctance to embrace Sengun as the franchise player -The continued pushback of this reality -Why is Houston still feverishly pursuing centers at the deadline? -What should they aim to achieve at the trade deadline? -Who are some realistic targets? -Jalen Green's much improved play -Is Green safe at the deadline now? -Why Green's best chance at stardom is as a point guard (long-term) -Should Houston trade Brooklyn's 2024 1st rounder? -Could a star player be available for the Rockets?  All that and more.  Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.  Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com 

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Reacting to the 4th pick + more James Harden reporting with w/ Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans)

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