Episodes

  • Reed ready? Highs and lows from Rockets’ 2024 summer league

    Reed ready? Highs and lows from Rockets’ 2024 summer league
    Jul 18 2024
    Thursday’s show features reaction to Houston’s 2-1 start at the NBA’s 2024 summer league. Topics include insight on Reed Sheppard’s sensational debut; inconsistent shooting performances by Cam Whitmore; and whether Orlando Robinson’s strong play could earn a contract with the Rockets for the 2024-25 season.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Minicast: Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore balling out at NBA summer league

    Minicast: Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore balling out at NBA summer league
    Jul 15 2024
    In this July 15 segment from SportsTalk 790’s next up, Ben DuBose and Stan Norfleet react to Houston’s 2-0 start at the NBA’s 2024 summer league. Topics include the extremely positive impressions made by young guards Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore, as well as the looming rotation crunch if these elite prospects continue to develop.
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    15 mins
  • In busy draft week, Rockets add Reed Sheppard, AJ Griffin

    In busy draft week, Rockets add Reed Sheppard, AJ Griffin
    Jun 28 2024
    Thursday’s episode has reaction from Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves to Houston’s busy 2024 NBA draft week, which culminated with the selection of Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall and trading a second-round pick to Atlanta for sharpshooting forward prospect AJ Griffin.

    The show winds down with a deeper look at Tuesday’s Rockets-Nets trade involving future draft picks, including a potential pursuit of Suns guard Devin Booker as a driving force behind the deal.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Rockets-Nets blockbuster trade reaction

    Rockets-Nets blockbuster trade reaction
    Jun 26 2024
    Wednesday’s show features reaction to the blockbuster trade between the Rockets and Brooklyn Nets involving upcoming draft assets, including what it means and doesn’t mean for Houston’s future and eventual trades.
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    32 mins
  • As 2024 draft nears, Rockets also finalizing free agency plans

    As 2024 draft nears, Rockets also finalizing free agency plans
    Jun 25 2024
    As Wednesday’s 2024 NBA draft nears, the Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone are also finalizing plans for next Sunday’s start of free agency.

    With that in mind, topics in Monday’s full show (featuring both Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves) include final considerations with the No. 3 overall pick of the first round; why Houston could pass on using its non-taxpayer mid-level exception in the initial wave of free agency; and considerations to weigh in any potential trade pursuit of Clippers star Paul George.
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    57 mins
  • Rockets primer entering 2024 NBA draft, free agency window

    Rockets primer entering 2024 NBA draft, free agency window
    Jun 23 2024
    As key dates on the NBA calendar loom, Sunday’s episode features a preview from our Ben DuBose regarding Houston’s draft and free agency window for the 2024 offseason.

    Topics include why Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard or a trade lead the possibilities at No. 3 overall; why a blockbuster trade (Donovan Mitchell, Paul George) remains plausible for the Rockets; and free agents potentially in play for Houston’s non-taxpayer mid-level exception (NT-MLE).
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    28 mins
  • Minicast: As draft nears, NBA Finals lessons for Rockets

    Minicast: As draft nears, NBA Finals lessons for Rockets
    Jun 20 2024
    In a brief interview with Stan Norfleet (host of SportsTalk 790’s “Next Up”), our Ben DuBose shares some key takeaways from the 2024 NBA Finals that could apply to the Rockets. Topics include extra fuel to the fire for Ime Udoka, Boston’s former coach; how the Celtics winning the championship without a Top 5 player gives more options to build out rosters; and optimal fits from the 2024 NBA draft, where Houston is slated to pick at No. 3 overall.
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    10 mins
  • Exploring Houston’s salary cap outlook with Yossi Gozlan

    Exploring Houston’s salary cap outlook with Yossi Gozlan
    Jun 16 2024
    The Rockets expect to operate above the NBA’s salary cap in the upcoming 2024 offseason, but they could potentially have a significant amount of financial flexibility in 2025.

    For general manager Rafael Stone, that could present numerous opportunities via trade to leverage that potential space. With that in mind, NBA salary cap guru Yossi Gozlan recently joined our Ben DuBose for an exclusive interview regarding Houston’s financial outlook.

    Beyond trade opportunities, the show also explores the outlook for potential contract extensions within the Rockets — including the ideal timing for reaching agreements with Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun over the next year.
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    32 mins