Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss the league-wide ramifications of the coronavirus including: -What happens to the NBA next?-Different scenarios in which the season continues-Likelihood of cancelling the NBA season-State of the Rockets before the NBA paused-Are the Rockets capable of playing elite defense?-Does the time off help or hurt returning players like Eric Gordon?-Practice and workout procedure for teams at this time Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) react to the NBA's decision to suspend game play due to the coronavirus pandemic.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman discuss: -The unexpected nature of the Capela/Covington trade and it's affects-Robert Covington the shot blocker-Rockets rolling in the month of February-Can the Rockets build a good defense on forced turnovers?-Russell Westbrook's continued excellent play and spike in efficiency Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's  Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) discuss: -Assessing the Russell Westbrook trade 54 games in-How Houston has morphed around Westbrook this season-Analyzing Houston's move at the deadline and the ramifications of it-Was resorting to micro-ball the right call?-Where do the Rockets stack up in the hierarchy of the Western Conference?-How Houston can exploit certain matchups in the playoffs and where will they be vulnerable? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss: -Early returns on micro-ball-Can the Rockets win it all playing this way?-Russell Westbrook's stellar play-State of the Rockets at the trade deadline-Who will Houston use their two open roster spots on? Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss:-Reactions to massive Clint Capela for Robert Covington trade-The era of micro-ball begins-How does Houston change on offense and defense?-Did the Rockets get better?-Can Houston succeed at the highest levels playing this small?-Is there more to come?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:-Thoughts on Kobe Bryant and the tragedy-Eric Gordon moved back into starting lineup-Can the Rockets sustain the amount of small ball they're playing?-How long will it take for Clint Capela's heel to heal?-Trade deadline preview. What assets do the Rockets have to work with?-How viable is a Clint Capela trade?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA):-Rockets trying to bounce back from losing streak-What caused the losing streak and how can the Rockets improve going forward?-Russell Westbrook's excellent play in January-Westbrook's changed shot profile and leadership role-Previewing the trade deadlineListen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) discuss:-Gary Clark waived by Rockets-Rockets closing in on healthy roster -Ben McLemore moved to starting small forward. Danuel House to come off bench-Isaiah Hartenstein continues to flourish-Why aren't the Rockets blowing teams out more often?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss:-How important is Eric Gordon to the Rockets on both ends?-Will Isaiah Hartenstein hang on to his backup center spot?-How important is the luxury tax for Houston this season?-What do the Rockets need to acquire at the trade deadline?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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