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Welcome to the ClutchFans podcast, covering all the latest about the greatest team on the planet -- the Houston Rockets. One of the largest fan communities on the web dedicated to a single team, ClutchFans has become a second home to diehard Houston fans.

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    SHOCKING Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers! De'Aaron Fox to Spurs & Houston Rockets Trade Deadline Plans | ClutchFans Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 56:27


    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:

    Houston Rockets Draft Decisions: Who Will Be the #3 Pick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 50:34


    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?

    The Houston Rockets options in the 2024 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 64:26


    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.

    Rockets Trade for Steven Adams, Trade Deadline Looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 49:13


    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.

    On the KPJ trade and future of the Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 47:12


    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.

    The Houston Rockets draft... JABARI SMITH JR!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 46:23


    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.

    On the NBA Draft, the Christian Wood trade and — is Eric Gordon next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 56:35


    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

    Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 71:32


    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.

    Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 44:39


    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.

    Recapping the Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 76:21


    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.

    Houston’s options heading into the 2021 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 71:26


    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.

    Rockets avoid OKC trap, land #2 pick of NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 52:14


    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.

    Victor Oladipo trade a big disappointment in Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 57:04


    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.

    Discussing the End of an Era: The James Harden Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 52:01


    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.

    Podcast: Russell Westbrook is gone, will James Harden stay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 65:56


    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.

    Podcast: Capela trade rumors, the deadline and Westbrook’s fit in Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 61:01


    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.

    Discussing the Russell Westbrook Blockbuster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 53:22


    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.

    What in the world is going on with the Rockets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 12:16


    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.

    Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 34:53


    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.

    Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 26:30


    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.

    On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 33:08


    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.

    Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 32:17


    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.

    Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 27:52


    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.

    Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 26:54


    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.

    On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 35:46


    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.

    The Rockets and the 2018 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 48:15


    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss the 2018 NBA Draft and the role it plays in the Houston Rockets offseason

    A devastating Game 7 loss and what's next for the Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 24:40


    Picking up the pieces of a lost opportunity as Rockets fall 101-92 in Game 7

    Defense shines again as Rockets take Game 5, go up 3-2 on Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 21:40


    Discussing the gutsy Game 5 win that came with a price -- can the Rockets now survive Chris Paul's injury?

    Podcast: On the Game 4 classic and the Lebron-centric offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 31:40


    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.

    Podcast: Defense picks up, Rockets even series with blowout win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 17:34


    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

    Podcast: On the Game 1 loss and Houston's dwindling bench

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 19:15


    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 […]

    Podcast: CP3 finishes off Jazz, Rockets-Warriors on deck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 23:12


    Discussing Chris Paul's brilliant night, the underrated PJ Tucker, James Harden's funk/illness and a Western Conference Finals preview.

    Podcast: Rockets lose homecourt advantage as Jazz even series 1-1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 23:56


    Discussing Game 2 -- how Utah adjusted, how the Rockets adjusted to the adjustments and can someone wake up Houston's bench?

    Podcast: Harden powers Rockets past Utah in Game 1 and a check-in on Russell Westbrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 22:29


    Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss the Rockets 110-96 Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz and much more.

    Podcast: Rockets finish off Wolves, prep for Jazz or Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 25:52


    Dave Hardisty talks to MK Bower about the series win over Minnesota and the possible matchups in the second round.

    LeBron James pursuit looms over Rockets as trade deadline nears

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 39:22


    How the slim chance of landing LeBron James this summer impacts the Rockets this week at the NBA trade deadline

    Podcast: As they near a superstar trio, Rockets go up for sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 57:29


    Discussing the addition of Chris Paul, the pursuit of Carmelo Anthony and the shocking news that the Houston Rockets are up for sale.

    Podcast: On the Rockets draft and their goal of a superteam in Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 53:26


    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets draft and their big plans for free agency starting on Saturday.

    On Rockets' struggles, Carmelo Anthony and the approaching trade deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 39:45


    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the Rockets' current woes and what trade possibilities could help them.

    Houston Rockets: The surprising contender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 22:54


    Dave Hardisty & MK Bower discuss the OKC game, the MVP Race, the trade deadline and the surprising 28-9 Houston Rockets.

    Are the 2016-17 Houston Rockets a 50-win team?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016 36:56


    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Houston Rockets and expectations for the 2016-17 season.

    Value-Oriented Rockets set to meet the Summer of Overspending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 45:06


    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss how the Rockets could spend their ~$40 million in free agency

    Podcast: Opportunity lost, backs to the wall and the future of the Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2016 20:52


    Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss what happened in Game 4 and what lies ahead for the Rockets.

    Podcast: Rockets pass on NBA Draft for rematch with Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2016 17:19


    Were the Rockets better off missing the playoffs to keep their draft pick?

    Podcast: On the D-Mo Trade and Houston's uncertain future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2016 39:16


    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the Donatas Motiejunas trade and what lies ahead for the Houston Rockets.

    What in the world is wrong with the Houston Rockets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2015 31:57


    On the McHale firing, the Harden enigma, the Lawson struggle, the fate of Moreyball and how the Rockets can right the ship this season

    Some signs of life in Harden, Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2015 18:48


    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.

    Podcast: Talking Rockets, Vipers with new RGV Coach Matt Brase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2015 23:45


    Former Rockets Director of Player Development and new Rio Grande Valley Vipers coach Matt Brase talks Rockets with Dave Hardisty.

    Podcast: Ty Lawson, Houston Rockets Point Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2015 35:09


    Ty Lawson is a Houston Rocket. David Weiner joined Dave Hardisty on the ClutchFans podcast to discuss Daryl Morey's big move.

    Podcast: On Sergio Llull, Josh Smith and the NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2015 40:27


    Cap expert David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk Rockets offseason -- Sergio Llull, some positive buzz on Josh Smith and the NBA Draft.

    Game 4 Podcast: Rockets finally beat Warriors, but will Dwight be around for Game 5?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2015 23:42


    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.

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