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The NBA trade deadline (Feb 6) hasn't even arrived yet and the league is already turned upside down! Luka Doncic is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers in a stunning blockbuster move, sending Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. Following that stunner, the San Antonio Spurs landed De'Aaron Fox in another seismic trade. What does this mean for the Western Conference and the Houston Rockets? Join Dave Hardisty and David Weiner on this episode of the ClutchFans Podcast as they break down:
It's officially NBA Draft Week! Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the options before the Houston Rockets as they approach the June 26th NBA Draft, holding the #3 pick and the #44 pick. Is it really down to Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard as options? The pair also discuss trade-down options and whether Devin Carter could be intriguing to Ime Udoka. And are the Rockets a darkhorse for a Paul George trade?
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner dive into the Houston Rockets' options with the #3 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, discussing the possible selections of Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland and more. The two also discuss the Rockets going big game hunting this offseason.
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Houston Rockets trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for center Steven Adams, trade rumors involving Mikal Bridges, other NBA Trade deadline possibilities for the Rockets and the current state of the young prospects like Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr.
The Houston Rockets are back to being a professional NBA team once again. The Rockets finally ended the Kevin Porter Jr. era on Tuesday, coughing up two second-round picks in order to unload his contract to the Oklahoma City Thunder, getting back the contract of Victor Oladipo and third-year forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. The move puts an end to a long investment and very rocky tenure with KPJ. David Weiner joined Dave Hardisty on the ClutchFans podcast to discuss the Porter Jr. Experiment, the price paid to move him, Houston's potential trade options moving forward, the new culture and the current state of the Rockets young core -- including Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green and Amen Thompson.
Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) and David Weiner (@bimathug) discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and how the Houston Rockets came away with Jabari Smith Jr. (#3), Tari Eason (#17) and TyTy Washington (#29) -- what looks like another impressive haul for Rockets GM Rafael Stone. They also discuss possible Eric Gordon trades and the state of the Rockets rebuild.
With Draft Week here, Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Christian Wood trade and options they like for the Rockets at #3, #17 and #26 in the NBA Draft
The Houston Chronicle beat writer joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss 25+ years of covering Rockets basketball, plus what's in store for the current squad The post Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen appeared first on ClutchFans.
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the lottery results and the options that the Rockets, holding the third and 17th picks, will have in the 2022 NBA Draft The post Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston's future? appeared first on ClutchFans.
Dave Hardisty and David Weiner go in depth on the podcast on how the Houston Rockets did in the 2021 NBA Draft The post Recapping the Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchFans.
David Weiner ("BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty as they talk about Jalen Green, Evan Mobley and all the prospects potentially available to the Houston Rockets entering the 2021 NBA Draft The post Houston's options heading into the 2021 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchFans.
So much was at stake for the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery. Despite being the team with the worst record in the league, the Rockets were faced with the threat of falling all the way down to the 18th pick (yes, seriously) if they did not land one of the lottery-drawn top-four […] The post Rockets avoid OKC trap, land #2 pick of NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchFans.
For a couple of months, diehard fans of the Houston Rockets — and let’s face it, diehards are the only ones left — have been greatly anticipating the March trade deadline. It was a massive disappointment. Taking it all the way to the wire, the Rockets unloaded Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat, getting back […] The post Victor Oladipo trade a big disappointment in Houston appeared first on ClutchFans.
The sobering reality -- Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Rockets trading superstar James Harden and facing an uncertain future The post Discussing the End of an Era: The James Harden Trade appeared first on ClutchFans.
David Weiner ("BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty as they talk about the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade and the rapidly-changing Rockets The post Podcast: Russell Westbrook is gone, will James Harden stay? appeared first on ClutchFans.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the "changed" Rockets and how trading Clint Capela may now be necessary The post Podcast: Capela trade rumors, the deadline and Westbrook’s fit in Houston appeared first on ClutchFans.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to (somewhat) try to talk him off the ledge on the Russell Westbrook trade The post Discussing the Russell Westbrook Blockbuster appeared first on ClutchFans.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss all the insanity going on at Toyota Center The post What in the world is going on with the Rockets? appeared first on ClutchFans.
Dave & MK try to make sense of another painful Rockets loss against a familiar foe The post Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets appeared first on ClutchFans.
Houston gets a huge home win in Game 4 as Dave & MK discuss how the Rockets, now in a tied series, can knock off the Warriors The post Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away appeared first on ClutchFans.
Dave and MK discuss Houston's big overtime win over the Warriors The post On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy appeared first on ClutchFans.
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to wrap up the Rockets 4-1 series win and preview the juggernaut matchup likely on deck The post Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup appeared first on ClutchFans.
Dave and MK discuss all things Game 2 as the Rockets take a 2-0 series lead over the Jazz The post Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury appeared first on ClutchFans.
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets big win over the Jazz and the MVP battle between Harden and Giannis The post Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race appeared first on ClutchFans.
For a team holding just the 46th pick of the draft, the Houston Rockets did quite well for themselves. The Rockets drafted USC guard De’Anthony Melton at 46, getting tremendous value in selecting a guy who has enormous defensive potential, but they didn’t stop there. The Rockets acquired the 52nd pick from the Utah Jazz […] The post On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency appeared first on ClutchFans.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss the 2018 NBA Draft and the role it plays in the Houston Rockets offseason
Picking up the pieces of a lost opportunity as Rockets fall 101-92 in Game 7
Discussing the gutsy Game 5 win that came with a price -- can the Rockets now survive Chris Paul's injury?
Discussing Houston's huge Game 4 win at Oracle and an early look at the tough questions Daryl Morey and the Rockets have to answer this offseason.
On Houston's Game 2 blowout win of Golden State -- the defensive adjustments, the big games from Tucker and Gordon and the Luc Mbah a Moute mystery
Homecourt advantage is gone, but of bigger concern, the Golden State Warriors are playing their best basketball at the right time. Kevin Durant looked unstoppable Monday night and Klay Thompson hit several big shots as the Rockets fell 119-106 in Game 1 to the Warriors, setting up what is essentially now a must-win Game 2 […]
Discussing Chris Paul's brilliant night, the underrated PJ Tucker, James Harden's funk/illness and a Western Conference Finals preview.
Discussing Game 2 -- how Utah adjusted, how the Rockets adjusted to the adjustments and can someone wake up Houston's bench?
Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss the Rockets 110-96 Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz and much more.
Dave Hardisty talks to MK Bower about the series win over Minnesota and the possible matchups in the second round.
How the slim chance of landing LeBron James this summer impacts the Rockets this week at the NBA trade deadline
Discussing the addition of Chris Paul, the pursuit of Carmelo Anthony and the shocking news that the Houston Rockets are up for sale.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets draft and their big plans for free agency starting on Saturday.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the Rockets' current woes and what trade possibilities could help them.
Dave Hardisty & MK Bower discuss the OKC game, the MVP Race, the trade deadline and the surprising 28-9 Houston Rockets.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Houston Rockets and expectations for the 2016-17 season.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss how the Rockets could spend their ~$40 million in free agency
Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss what happened in Game 4 and what lies ahead for the Rockets.
Were the Rockets better off missing the playoffs to keep their draft pick?
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the Donatas Motiejunas trade and what lies ahead for the Houston Rockets.
On the McHale firing, the Harden enigma, the Lawson struggle, the fate of Moreyball and how the Rockets can right the ship this season
Dave Hardisty & MK Bower recap a big win by the Rockets over the Thunder and discuss how the Rockets are still a work in progress.
Former Rockets Director of Player Development and new Rio Grande Valley Vipers coach Matt Brase talks Rockets with Dave Hardisty.
Ty Lawson is a Houston Rocket. David Weiner joined Dave Hardisty on the ClutchFans podcast to discuss Daryl Morey's big move.
Cap expert David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk Rockets offseason -- Sergio Llull, some positive buzz on Josh Smith and the NBA Draft.
Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss Game 4, Harden's big night, Drake, Stephen Curry's fall and Dwight Howard's potential Game 5 suspension.