Varun Shankar joins the show to break down the end of a frustrating season for the Houston Rockets and what comes next.

We discuss:

• Houston’s playoff collapse

• Whether the Rockets are overrating this core

• Amen Thompson & Sengun fit concerns

• Tari Eason’s uncertain future

• Coaching staff questions

• The Kevin Durant burner controversy

• Why Rockets fans are so divided

• NBA media access issues

• Whether Houston is REALLY close to contention