Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss: -Houston's losing streak and the implications for this season-Should the Rockets pivot to a tank?-DeMarcus Cousins released by the team. What happened?-Will Victor Oladipo get moved at the trade deadline?-What are the chances Oladipo remains a Rocket next season?-Rockets prospect Kevin Porter Jr. Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Blue Wire Hustle: bwhustle.com/joinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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