Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and  USA Today's Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss:

* New reporting from Woj on James Harden’s interest in Houston

* Ben’s thoughts on the 2022-23 Rockets season. Was it a success? Failure?

* What qualities should the Rockets look for in a new head coach?

* Ranking preferred candidates

* Why would the Raptors fire Nick Nurse?

* Would Nurse be a good fit in Houston?

* Is Ime Udoka worth the risk?

* Is Scott Brooks unfairly scrutinized?

* Who else should the Rockets consider?

* Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller?

* Odds that Harden returns to Houston

* If he does, how different will the Harden experience be this time around?

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