Podcast appearances and mentions of fred vanvleet

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the first two games of the NBA semifinals, catch up on the latest news, then give their early WNBA preseason thoughts.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Pacers-Cavs22:09 -- Nuggets-Thunder47:53 -- Knicks-Celtics1:26:12 -- Warriors-Wolves1:44:13 -- (W)NBA news (NBA awards, Fred VanVleet, Jordin Canada)1:49:00 -- WNBA preseason takeaways (ATL, CHI, IND, LVA, PHX and more)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben DuBose of Rockets Wire and The Lager Line podcast joins me to discuss the Houston Rockets upcoming offseason. We go over who the Rockets consider core players, their trade package for a star and where they should draw a line, Fred VanVleet's contract situation, and potential future cap casualties.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports Business Classroom (SBC) this summer. It's a weeklong educational and networking program that has helped many young people break into the industry over the past decade.There are still spots available. It'll be from July 13-19 this year. If you sign up with the code THIRDAPRON, you will receive a lifetime subscription to my Third Apron newsletter.SBC registration: https://www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/business-of-basketball-registration/#registerYou can follow Ben on:Twitter: https://x.com/TheRocketsWireBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bendubose.bsky.socialAnd see his Rockets content regularly on Rockets Wire and The Lager Line podcast.Please subscribe and share if you enjoyed this. You can follow me on:Third Apron: https://thirdapron.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comLinks: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan

Dan and Grant break down the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:39 - Rockets cap sheet1:29 - The Fred VanVleet decision4:06 - Houston can't take its window for granted7:35 - Should Rockets be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo?9:15 - The Devin Booker and Kevin Durant chatter11:30 - Preserving Houston's identity + other trade targets15:26 - Should the Rockets just stand pat?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets moving back the deadline for a decision on the Fred VanVleet option and assess if a social media post means goodbye from Steven Adams.

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Seth & Sean recap the Astros 5-1 loss to open the series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Plus, they react to Jalen Green's comments about his performance and hear from Fred VanVleet and Ime Udoka on their thoughts on Jalen Green. The guys then look through the latest Headlines, including Astros continuing to struggle offensively, Ime Udoka finishing 3rd in COTY voting, upsets in the NBA Playoffs, and Justin Tucker getting cut by the Ravens.

Seth & Sean react to Jalen Green's comments about his performance and hear from Fred VanVleet and Ime Udoka on their thoughts on Jalen Green.

Seth & Sean recap the Astros 5-1 loss to open the series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Plus, they react to Jalen Green's comments about his performance and hear from Fred VanVleet and Ime Udoka on their thoughts on Jalen Green. The guys then look through the latest Headlines, including Astros continuing to struggle offensively, Ime Udoka finishing 3rd in COTY voting, upsets in the NBA Playoffs, and Justin Tucker getting cut by the Ravens. They react to some audio bites from Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans speaking at the Texans Foundation Golf Tournament. There was also more developments on a potential new Texans HQ. The guys also get into tattoo talk with Tank Dell getting an interesting leg sleeve. Also, Kendrick Perkins proposes an interesting trade for the Rockets; the guys react. Plus, they are feeling pretty PETTY today as it includes a Harden-Dating analogy & Tyreek Hill naming his Top 5 QBs. The guys then look at the latest odds for the World Series, American league, and AL West. Plus, they look at an article by The Athletic detailing the Texans' best value pick, Jaylin Noel. Then the guys go back in time to the trades the Houston Rockets have made in the past to bolster the roster and how it affects the 2025 offseason. They then look over the situation of Justin Tucker, the kicking opera singer getting cut and welcome on Larry in Stafford and the guys react to his takes on the Rockets.

The fellas discuss whether the Rockets SHOULD or should not pick up VanVleet's player option with the May 9th deadline for the decision looming, the Astros lose game 1 of the series vs Brewers managing only ONE run scored, & the NEXT steps for Rockets young Amen Thompson.

WILL the Houston Rockets brass pick up FVV's player option to keep him in H-Town..??

The Rockets have until MAY 9th to make a decision on Fred VanVleet's player option, the fellas of THE DRIVE play a little 'Real or Fake?!' as they do EVERY Tues at 3:20pm CT, & a Texans ROOKIE on offense that has the guys raising eyebrows..

We take a look at the Rockets' decisions after a brutal game 7, the upcoming round 2 series, Cavs decimated by injuries, plus the future of the Utah Jazz....

Golden St Warriors vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Warriors vs. Rockets Injuries GSW has a clean injury report. Landale and Tate are out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Warriors at Rockets 8:30PM ET—Houston evened this series at 3-3 after their 115-107 road win at Golden St. The Rockets shot 45% with 40% from three. Fred VanVleet scored 29 points with eight assists. Alperen Sengun got 21 points and 14 rebounds. Golden St shot 41% with 31% from three. Steph Curry produced 29 points with seven rebounds. Jimmy Butler contributed 27 points with nine rebounds.

Houston dominates Golden State in Game 6 to tie the series. We give an ode to Steven Adams, Fred Van Vleet, and Ime Udoka for the unique way they've controlled the last few games. What can Golden State do to counter, and who do we think will win Game 7?With the news of Gregg Popovich retiring as Spurs coach, we look back on all the ways that he changed the game and our favorite Pop memories.Plus, discussions of coach hires in San Antonio, Memphis, and Sacramento. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' tough 115-107 Game 6 loss to the Rockets. Then, the duo looks ahead to Golden State's daunting Game 7 in Houston on Sunday. (02:00) - Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets stun the Golden State Warriors and force a Game 7(03:30) - The Warriors had Batman and Robin, but were looking for their Alfred as Draymond Green struggled(16:00) - The Rockets are selling out on Steph Curry; the Warriors need the other to step up(19:30) - What is the adjustment for Steve Kerr in Game 7(32:30) - Steph is packing for Minnesota

Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down the Rockets huge upset over the Warriors in Game 6. Who was the MVP? Land looks at the impact of Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #stevenadams #alperensengun #fredvanvleet

Bubba Dub comes in HOT after the Lakers’ embarrassing loss—no sugarcoating, no filter. He’s fed up with LeBron James, slams the coaching staff, and calls out the entire Lakers squad for playing soft. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert and Antman (Anthony Edwards) get their flowers for putting in WORK!But this episode isn’t just about basketball—Bubba gets personal.From dating drama and money struggles to a wild rant about a shady pastor, Bubba spills it all with emotion, humor, and real talk.Plus, he gives a first-hand report from the Rockets vs. Warriors game in Houston, praising Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. for clamping down defensively, while predicting Golden State’s bounce-back at home.Also in this episode:• Raw emotions and real-life frustrations• Relationship red flags and modern-day culture clapbacks• Advice for the youngins: Chase goals, avoid traps, and check your circle• A surprising mental health message you don’t want to miss#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Rockets vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Warriors Injuries Tate is out for Houston. Kuminga is out for Golden St. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Warriors 9PM ET—Houston moves within 3-2 in this series after their 131-116 home victory against Golden St. The Rockets shot 55% with 43% from three. Fred VanVleet scored 26 points with two assists. Amen Thompson contributed 25 points with six rebounds. Golden St hi 42% with 34% from three. Moses Moody got 25 points with nine rebounds. Steph Curry led the starters with 13 points and seven assists. No starter hit 26 minutes.

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Golden St Warriors vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Warriors vs. Rockets Injuries Golden St has a clean injury report. Tate is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Warriors at Rockets 7:30PM ET—Golden St is up 3-1 in this series after their 109-106 home victory against the Rockets. The Warriors shot 42% with 37% from three. Jimmy Butler scored 27 points with six assists. Brandin Podziemski chipped in with 26 points and five assists. Houston hit 49% with 48% from three and still lost. Fred VanVleet got 25 points with six assists. Amen Thompson contributed 17 points with nine rebounds.

The Houston Rockets have blown two leads in two losses, including on Saturday night against a Golden State Warrors' roster without Jimmy Bulter. So, what's the problem? Is Steph Curry and the hot-scoring Golden State offense too much for Amen Thompson, Fred Van Vleet and the Rockets to contain? Is it coaching? The A-Team has a better theory. The Rockets are simply losing to themselves. Adam and Adam explain during Monday's epsiode of The A-Team. 

Houston Rockets vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Warriors Injuries Tate is out with Landale questionable for Houston. Butler is questionable for GSW. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Warriors 10PM ET—Golden St is up 2-1 in this series with their 104-93 home victory to Houston. The Warriors shot 43% with 31% from three. Steph Curry scored 36 points with nine assists. Buddy Hield off the bench supported with 17 points and two assists. Houston hit 40% with 39% from three. Fred VanVleet produced 17 points with four rebounds. Alperin Sengun contributed 15 points with 11 rebounds.

Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue the breakdown of the most disappointing players of 2024-25, this time diving into the 10th–25th biggest ADP fallers based on 8-cat per-game rankings. They cover: D'Angelo Russell, Paolo Banchero, Fred VanVleet, and more Why they fell short of expectations Who's a bounce-back candidate vs. a potential fade moving forward Plus, valuable insights for dynasty managers and early 2025-26 draft planning. Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS—perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips!

Ben Maller talks about the Rockets crushing the Golden State Warriors, how much trouble the Warriors are in if Jimmy Butler can't return, Draymond Green getting into a shouting match with Fred VanVleet late in the 4th, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu Play-Off'larda ikinci maçların tamamlanmasının ardından mikrofon başına geçiyor. Her zamanki gibi Doğu Konferansı eşleşmelerinin değerlendirilmesiyle başlayan sohbette ilk olarak Cleveland Cavaliers-Miami Heat eşleşmesi konuşuluyor. Cleveland'ın sezon boyunca ortaya koyduğu hücum standartının şimdiye kadar Miami Heat'i ne kadar zorladığı ve Cavaliers'ta Donovan Mitchell'ın performansının konuşulmasının ardından Jimmy Butler'ın ayrılığı sonrası nasıl bir Play-Off geçireceği merak edilen Heat'te Tyler Herro ve Davion Mitchell'ın takıma kattıkları mercek altına alınıyor. Ardından Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic eşleşmesi ile sohbet devam ediyor. Magic'in Franz Wagner ve Paolo Banchero haricinde hücumda eksiklik hissetmesi ve skor üretememesinin Boston açısından işleri nasıl kolaylaştırdığı, serinin ikinci maçında Jason Tatum'un yokluğunda Jaylen Brown'un performansı ve iki takım arasındaki kadro kalitesinin incelenmeisnin ardından Konferansın "old school" eşleşmesi olan New York Knicks-Detroit Pistons eşleşmesine geçiliyor. Pistons'ta Malik Beasley ve Dennis Schröder'in performanslarının Cade Cunningham'i rahatlatması, New York Knicks'in kısıtlı rotasyonla oynaması ve ikinci maçtaki zayıf hücum performansının konuşulmasıyla birlikte Doğu Konferansı'nın son eşleşmesi olan Indiana Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks eşleşmesi masaya yatırılıyor. Indiana'da özellikle Andrew Nembhard'ın kendinden emin oyun karakterinin Tyrese Haliburton'ın yaratıcılığıyla birleşmesinin, Damian Lillard'ın yokluğunda Bucks'a adeta tek başına liderlik etmek durumunda kalan Giannis Antetokounmpo'yu nasıl etkilediği konuşulan konular arasında.    Ardından Batı Konferansı değerlendirmelerine geçiliyor. Oklahoma City Thunder ve Memphis Grizzlies eşleşmesinde, Grizzlies'in son Play-In maçından 36 saat sonra Thunder deplasmanına çıkmasındaki şanssızlık ve takımlar arasındaki kalite farkının üstünde duruluyor. Scottie Pippen Jr'ın Shai Gilgeous-Alexander'a yönelik savunmasının övgüleri toplamasının ardından Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors eşleşmesi ile sohbet devam ediyor. Warriors'ta özellike Jimmy Butler'ın sakatlığının ikinci maçın kaybedilmesindeki nedenlerden biri olduğu, ilk maçta beklenti altında kalan Jalen Green'in ikinci maçta iyi bir performans göstermesi ve Rockets'ta henüz istenen katkılı veremeyen Fred Van Vleet ve Amen Thompson'ın performanslarının maçlar üzerindeki etkisi hakkındaki saptamaların ardından Los Angeles Lakers-Minnesota Timberwolves eşleşmesi ile devam ediliyor. Jaden McDaniels ve Anthony Edwards'ın performanslarının karşısında Lakers cephesinde Luka Doncic'in performansı, yine Lakers'ın Jaxson Hayes'e seride az süre vermek zorunda olması ve bu eşleşmenin Rockets-Warriors eşleşmesine yönelik benzerliklerinin konuşulmasıyla programın son bölümü şu ana kadarki en heyecanlı eşleşme olarak ön plana çıkan Los Angeles Clippers-Denver Nuggets mücadelesine ayrılıyor. Seride oynanan iki maçın da kaderini son topların belirlemesi, Clippers'ın Harden-Zubac üzerinden kurguladığı Pick&Roll oyununu Kawhi Leonard ile desteklemesi, Denver'da Michael Porter Jr. ve Aaron Gordon'un performansları bu bölümde değerlendiriliyor. İkinci maçta hayal kırıklığına yaratan performansına rağmen maçı triple doube ile maçı bitiren Nikola Jokic ve uzun süre hafızalardan silinmeyecek "Prime" Kawhi Leonard performansı... Hepsi ve daha fazlası bu bölümde! 

Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu Play-Off'larda ikinci maçların tamamlanmasının ardından mikrofon başına geçiyor. Her zamanki gibi Doğu Konferansı eşleşmelerinin değerlendirilmesiyle başlayan sohbette ilk olarak Cleveland Cavaliers-Miami Heat eşleşmesi konuşuluyor. Cleveland'ın sezon boyunca ortaya koyduğu hücum standartının şimdiye kadar Miami Heat'i ne kadar zorladığı ve Cavaliers'ta Donovan Mitchell'ın performansının konuşulmasının ardından Jimmy Butler'ın ayrılığı sonrası nasıl bir Play-Off geçireceği merak edilen Heat'te Tyler Herro ve Davion Mitchell'ın takıma kattıkları mercek altına alınıyor. Ardından Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic eşleşmesi ile sohbet devam ediyor. Magic'in Franz Wagner ve Paolo Banchero haricinde hücumda eksiklik hissetmesi ve skor üretememesinin Boston açısından işleri nasıl kolaylaştırdığı, serinin ikinci maçında Jason Tatum'un yokluğunda Jaylen Brown'un performansı ve iki takım arasındaki kadro kalitesinin incelenmeisnin ardından Konferansın "old school" eşleşmesi olan New York Knicks-Detroit Pistons eşleşmesine geçiliyor. Pistons'ta Malik Beasley ve Dennis Schröder'in performanslarının Cade Cunningham'i rahatlatması, New York Knicks'in kısıtlı rotasyonla oynaması ve ikinci maçtaki zayıf hücum performansının konuşulmasıyla birlikte Doğu Konferansı'nın son eşleşmesi olan Indiana Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks eşleşmesi masaya yatırılıyor. Indiana'da özellikle Andrew Nembhard'ın kendinden emin oyun karakterinin Tyrese Haliburton'ın yaratıcılığıyla birleşmesinin, Damian Lillard'ın yokluğunda Bucks'a adeta tek başına liderlik etmek durumunda kalan Giannis Antetokounmpo'yu nasıl etkilediği konuşulan konular arasında. Ardından Batı Konferansı değerlendirmelerine geçiliyor. Oklahoma City Thunder ve Memphis Grizzlies eşleşmesinde, Grizzlies'in son Play-In maçından 36 saat sonra Thunder deplasmanına çıkmasındaki şanssızlık ve takımlar arasındaki kalite farkının üstünde duruluyor. Scottie Pippen Jr'ın Shai Gilgeous-Alexander'a yönelik savunmasının övgüleri toplamasının ardından Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors eşleşmesi ile sohbet devam ediyor. Warriors'ta özellike Jimmy Butler'ın sakatlığının ikinci maçın kaybedilmesindeki nedenlerden biri olduğu, ilk maçta beklenti altında kalan Jalen Green'in ikinci maçta iyi bir performans göstermesi ve Rockets'ta henüz istenen katkılı veremeyen Fred Van Vleet ve Amen Thompson'ın performanslarının maçlar üzerindeki etkisi hakkındaki saptamaların ardından Los Angeles Lakers-Minnesota Timberwolves eşleşmesi ile devam ediliyor. Jaden McDaniels ve Anthony Edwards'ın performanslarının karşısında Lakers cephesinde Luka Doncic'in performansı, yine Lakers'ın Jaxson Hayes'e seride az süre vermek zorunda olması ve bu eşleşmenin Rockets-Warriors eşleşmesine yönelik benzerliklerinin konuşulmasıyla programın son bölümü şu ana kadarki en heyecanlı eşleşme olarak ön plana çıkan Los Angeles Clippers-Denver Nuggets mücadelesine ayrılıyor. Seride oynanan iki maçın da kaderini son topların belirlemesi, Clippers'ın Harden-Zubac üzerinden kurguladığı Pick&Roll oyununu Kawhi Leonard ile desteklemesi, Denver'da Michael Porter Jr. ve Aaron Gordon'un performansları bu bölümde değerlendiriliyor. İkinci maçta hayal kırıklığına yaratan performansına rağmen maçı triple doube ile maçı bitiren Nikola Jokic ve uzun süre hafızalardan silinmeyecek "Prime" Kawhi Leonard performansı... Hepsi ve daha fazlası bu bölümde! 

Our guy Ronald The Show Hughley said it wasn't Jalen Green.. but FVV was the MOST disappointing aspect of the Rockets game 1 loss to the warriors as the NBA Playoffs are off & runnin'

Bubba Dub is BACK with another wild one after watching the Rockets vs. Warriors showdown!He kicks things off with some Easter and 4/20 confusion (how y’all celebrating both at the same time??) and a hilarious joke about KFC dropping chicken-flavored toothpaste!Game Recap - Rockets vs. Warriors: • Warriors snagged the W! • Jaylen Green disappeared, Fred VanVleet couldn’t hit a shot (missed 19!), and Jabari Smith Jr. gotta toughen up. • Meanwhile, Steph Curry cooked like usual, and Buddy Hield gave unexpected heat.Golden State’s championship DNA still strong!Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 1: • Lakers came out flat! • LeBron was way too passive, role players looked shaky, and Timberwolves hit a crazy amount of 3s. • Bubba Dub gives Anthony Edwards BIG props for that aggressive mindset.Real Talk and Life Lessons: • Lakers need defense and ENERGY. Rockets need more than just star showouts. • Bubba dives deep into work ethic, toxic relationships, and why supporting mediocrity gotta stop! • Drops honest gems about giving to women before taking care of mama—and admitting HE needs therapy too.NBA Playoff Predictions: • Clippers vs. Nuggets? 7-game battle! • Cavs will dominate. Heat might sneak 1 game. • Orlando Magic? Talented but ain’t ready yet.Personal Stories and Hilarious Moments: • Bubba tells a wild story about a cougar trying to move in with him… and how he ended up oiling her up like a “baby seal” (you gotta hear this one!) • Plenty of grown-folks humor and crazy visuals!Reflections and Motivation: • No, Bubba didn’t sign no $100M deal (yet)—but he’s dreaming BIG. • Encourages everyone to stay real, trust God over people, avoid drama, and focus on growth.Career Journey: • Left Blue Bell Ice Cream to chase his dream during COVID. • Talks about sacrifices, fake friends, and why loyalty beats blood. • Excited to bring new family characters and comedy flavors to the stage!Final Words: • Thanks the fans for the love and support! • Bubba Dub is locked in for 2025 — positive mindset, bigger dreams, bigger moves!#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Steiny & Guru had predictions that came true this weekend and one hurt the Warriors more than it helped... The Rockets meanwhile hurt rims, and their playoff prospects.

Is the fifth time the charm? With a first-round series against their nemesis coming up, our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves explain why 2025 should finally be the time for the Rockets to beat the Warriors in the playoffs.Discussion topics on our series preview show include key storylines to watch for; predictions for what is likely to happen; and the role of players such as Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and Fred VanVleet as potentially crucial variables for the Rockets.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets analyst (& Co-Host of The Bradeaux & Will Show) Bradeaux @BradeauxNBA if the Rockets should trade for a Superstar like Kevin Durant, if Amen Thompson should be Defensive Player of the Year, what to do about Fred VanVleet next year & why did the Coogs lose in that heartbreaking NCAA Championship Game. (1:15) Rockets silence naysayers from 2 yrs ago (2:43) Do Rockets NEED Kevin Durant? (10:58) What's VanVleet's Future in Houston? (12:19) VanVleet contract number? (13:55) Does VanVleet return hurt Sheppard? (14:39) Can Amen Thompson win Defensive Player of the Year? (20:13) Are Nuggets no longer threat in West? (22:35) Are Rockets getting enough respect to win West? (25:09) Why did Coogs lose NCAA Finals? (31:45 ) Tribute to Astros legend Octavio Dotel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #kevindurant #alperensengun

With 13 wins in their last 15 games, the Rockets (50-27) have officially clinched their first division title and NBA playoff berth in five years!Thursday's episode reflects on reasons to celebrate in Houston, along with what to watch for as the 2024-25 Rockets try to secure the West's No. 2 seed and position themselves for an extended playoff run in April and May. The latter likely requires a near-peak version of Fred VanVleet, whose health is suddenly in question again. Let's discuss!

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen hit the top news of the day as the fantasy basketball season comes to a close. The guys look back on their biggest hits and misses this season, including Fred VanVleet, Terry Rozier, Zach LaVine, James Harden, Ivica Zubac and more. 00:00 Intro00:35 Dealing with tanking teams5:25 Favorite Cooper Flagg landing spot13:30 Fred VanVleet13:50 Filipowski, Bona14:30 Payton Pritchard16:25 Jrue Holiday17:50 Dyson Daniels18:40 Anthony Davis next season20:20 Trae Young21:15 Overvaluing rookies?22:10 Kawhi Leonard24:05 Rudy Gobert26:00 Nic Claxton26:45 Derrick White27:10 Zach LaVine28:00 Harden, Powell, Zubac30:50 Amen Thompson31:35 Ingram, Embiid, PG, Zion, LaMelo, Rozier32:25 Ausar Thompson33:55 VanVleet34:30 Huerter vs. Ausar-----RebetMarch Madness is here, and if you're looking for a way to get in the game, it's time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the day and discuss waiver wire adds for their still-active leagues. But with the fantasy season nearing its end, the guys look ahead to 2025-26, talking players they're already looking forward to targeting, like Coby White, Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu and Cade Cunningham. They also bat around some early do-not-draft players for next season, all while answering live viewer questions throughout the stream.00:00 Intro02:30 KD goes down + Suns offseason plans14:15 Fred VanVleet, Malik Monk17:00 Tari Eason, Davion Mitchell17:30 Handling late-season streaming19:25 Toronto's rest outlook22:00 Jamal Shead22:50 Aaron Gordon, Risacher, Barnes24:15 Players we are drafting — and not drafting — next season24:30 Fred VanVleet, Donovan Mitchell26:00 James Harden27:25 Lauri Markkanen, LaMelo Ball29:30 John Collins30:50 Trail Blazers + Scoot34:50 Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu36:55 OG Anunoby38:30 Jaden McDaniels39:00 How high will Cooper Flagg go in fantasy drafts?-----RebetMarch Madness is here, and if you're looking for a way to get in the game, it's time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Jazz Injuries Sheppard is out for Houston with Adams and Thompson questionable. Clarkson, Collins and Markkanen are out for Utah with Harkless probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Jazz 9PM ET—Houston improved to 47-26 following their 121-114 home victory to Atlanta. The Rockets shot 45% with 28% from three. Jalen Green scored 32 points with 11 rebounds. Fred VanVleet got 21 points with four rebounds. Houston allowed 42% shooting to the Hawks with 31% from three. Utah fell to 16-57 after their 140-103 home defeat to Memphis. The Jazz shot 44% with 40% from three. Isiah Collier got 21 points with four assists. Collin Sexton chipped in with 15 points with five assists. Utah held Memphis is 53% shooting with 44% from three.

With 10 regular-season games left, the Rockets (46-26) remain at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings, though their margin has narrowed after Sunday's home loss to No. 3 Denver (45-28). Tuesday's show (sponsored by Karbach Brewing) breaks down what to watch for down the home stretch of the 2024-25 season. Topics include strategies for Houston to get back to its elite defensive play from earlier in the season; questions surrounding the usage of Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason; and a scheduling breakdown of where the Rockets stand relative to other West contenders.t.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the 76ers shutting down Paul George for the rest of the season, the Pacers' Obi Toppin turning into Reggie Miller, Fred VanVleet's ejection, Russell Westbrook's relentless energy, and the Knicks' recent play without Jalen Brunson. That, plus a quick look at the NBA awards betting favorites for MVP, Rookie, Sixth Man, etc.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the 76ers shutting down Paul George for the rest of the season, the Pacers' Obi Toppin turning into Reggie Miller, Fred VanVleet's ejection, Russell Westbrook's relentless energy, and the Knicks' recent play without Jalen Brunson. That, plus a quick look at the NBA awards betting favorites for MVP, Rookie, Sixth Man, etc.

Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! This hour included... Reaction to the Rockets come back, overtime win over the 76ers What did they think of the ejections from Tari Eason, and Fred Van Vleet? How about Coach Udoka sitting Sengun for a bit? Is there room for both Cam Smith and Zach Dezenzo on the Astros roster?

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss their top waiver wire adds of the week and try to navigate through the tanking-filled final weeks of the fantasy basketball season. The guys talk Orlando Robinson, Mavs forfeit concerns, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell, finding blocks on the wire, start/sit decisions and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Waiver wire adds04:45 Raptors + persistent tanking issues08:45 Orlando Robinson11:30 Mavs forfeit concerns14:45 Zach Collins, Jeremy Sochan16:45 Naji Marshall, Spencer Dinwiddie17:45 Fred VanVleet18:25 Toumani Camara, Justin Champagnie19:10 Keon Johnson20:30 Franz Wagner22:25 LeBron, Jalen Williams, Anthony Davis24:55 Tyrese Martin, Josh Green26:10 Moody, Nembhard, Barnes, Council27:35 Orlando Robinson, Adem Bona28:15 Collier, George, CP3, LeVert30:05 Blocks on the waiver wire31:10 Norman Powell Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Jalen Green had 29 points while Alperen Sengun scored 20 to lead the Rockets to a 111-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Houston extended their winning streak to four games. "We got back to guarding at a pretty high level," head coach Ime Udoka said. With Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet returning to the lineup, the Rockets have been given a boost as the conclusion of the regular season approaches in a tightly contested race for spots 2-5 in the Western Conference. "The luck of being totally healthy throughout the season is unrealistic," Udoka said. "That's the blessing that we have with our team is that we have a lot of interchangeable parts." Houston has seen success in rolling out bigger lineups, intermixing Smith, Sengun and Steven Adams. "Double bigs have been really good for us," Udoka said. "It comes down to a war of will with the bigs and smalls out there and who can take advantage of what." Adams and Suns center Mason Plumlee were ejected before halftime of Wednesday's matchup after the pair wrestled each other to the court. Adams' presence under the basket on both ends of the floor is a major factor in the Rockets leading the league in offensive rebounds, averaging 14.7 per game this season. "In order to be a really good offensive rebounder like [Adams] does, you have to have a great sense of where the ball is going to come off the rim. But it starts with his strength and wedging guys under, carving out that space for himself. A lot of times, he's going to get the ball, but also he commands a double, triple team on the glass, and he allows other guys to clean up and get those opportunities as well," Udoka said. The Rockets host the Mavericks on Friday in the first of a back-to-back as the Bulls will be in the Toyota Center the following night.

Jalen Green had 29 points while Alperen Sengun scored 20 to lead the Rockets to a 111-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Houston extended their winning streak to four games. "We got back to guarding at a pretty high level," head coach Ime Udoka said. With Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet returning to the lineup, the Rockets have been given a boost as the conclusion of the regular season approaches in a tightly contested race for spots 2-5 in the Western Conference. "The luck of being totally healthy throughout the season is unrealistic," Udoka said. "That's the blessing that we have with our team is that we have a lot of interchangeable parts." Houston has seen success in rolling out bigger lineups, intermixing Smith, Sengun and Steven Adams. "Double bigs have been really good for us," Udoka said. "It comes down to a war of will with the bigs and smalls out there and who can take advantage of what." Adams and Suns center Mason Plumlee were ejected before halftime of Wednesday's matchup after the pair wrestled each other to the court. Adams' presence under the basket on both ends of the floor is a major factor in the Rockets leading the league in offensive rebounds, averaging 14.7 per game this season. "In order to be a really good offensive rebounder like [Adams] does, you have to have a great sense of where the ball is going to come off the rim. But it starts with his strength and wedging guys under, carving out that space for himself. A lot of times, he's going to get the ball, but also he commands a double, triple team on the glass, and he allows other guys to clean up and get those opportunities as well," Udoka said. The Rockets host the Mavericks on Friday in the first of a back-to-back as the Bulls will be in the Toyota Center the following night.

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA betting for Wednesday. The guys are ramping up for the NBA stretch run and provide best bets. The latest episode of the NBA podcast on RJ Bell's Dream Preview, hosted by Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers, covers key NBA topics as the regular season nears its end. With around 16–17 games left, they discuss team performances, injuries, and betting angles for the Lakers, Bucks, Thunder, Celtics, Suns, Rockets, Timberwolves, and Nuggets. The Lakers' situation is a focal point, especially LeBron James' groin injury, sidelining him for 1–2 weeks. Mackenzie, holding an under 49.5 wins bet on the Lakers, sees hope as they've lost to the Celtics and Nets. With a tough schedule ahead, including games against the Thunder, Bucks, and Nuggets, he believes they may struggle to reach 50 wins despite improving as a team. Shifting to the Bucks, Milwaukee holds a 36–27 record with the sixth-hardest remaining schedule, including key matchups against contenders. Mackenzie projects them to surpass 46.5 wins and sees playoff potential, though he doubts they can challenge Boston or Cleveland. He also critiques the Kyle Kuzma trade, questioning whether he improves the team over Khris Middleton. The episode highlights a marquee matchup between the Thunder and Celtics. Boston is a 4.5-point favorite, but Mackenzie argues Oklahoma City has been the better team. He points to Boston's weak home-court advantage and statistical inferiority, supporting a bet on the Thunder. Munaf notes Oklahoma City's impressive 24-7 road record and believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will exploit Boston's defense. The Suns' fading playoff hopes are another focus. With chemistry concerns, including reports of Kevin Durant's frustration, Phoenix struggles to stay competitive. Sitting outside the play-in tournament, they must overtake the struggling Mavericks. However, Munaf and Mackenzie question their motivation, especially given recent locker-room tension. Meanwhile, the Rockets, currently fifth in the West at 40–25, are dealing with depth issues. Injuries to Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet complicate their guard rotation. Mackenzie sees value in betting on Phoenix, given Houston's instability and VanVleet's struggles. Munaf agrees, predicting strong performances from Durant and Booker. Next, the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup is analyzed. Denver, a 3.5-point home favorite, seeks revenge after losing twice in Minnesota. Mackenzie leans toward a Nuggets moneyline bet, citing their superior clutch play and Nikola Jokić's ability to dominate late in games. He notes Denver's outstanding home record, making them a solid bet. Munaf's best bet is the over (237.5) in Mavericks vs. Spurs. He highlights San Antonio's poor defense without Victor Wembanyama, leading to high-scoring games. The Spurs have allowed an average of 256 combined points in their last six contests. Despite missing key scorers, Dallas remains potent, and both teams play at a fast pace. Munaf expects a high-scoring affair. The episode concludes with discussions on March Madness contests at Pregame.com, promo codes for betting packages, and upcoming player prop bets. Munaf and Mackenzie tease their next episode, covering Friday's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA betting for Wednesday. The guys are ramping up for the NBA stretch run and provide best bets. The latest episode of the NBA podcast on RJ Bell's Dream Preview, hosted by Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers, covers key NBA topics as the regular season nears its end. With around 16–17 games left, they discuss team performances, injuries, and betting angles for the Lakers, Bucks, Thunder, Celtics, Suns, Rockets, Timberwolves, and Nuggets. The Lakers' situation is a focal point, especially LeBron James' groin injury, sidelining him for 1–2 weeks. Mackenzie, holding an under 49.5 wins bet on the Lakers, sees hope as they've lost to the Celtics and Nets. With a tough schedule ahead, including games against the Thunder, Bucks, and Nuggets, he believes they may struggle to reach 50 wins despite improving as a team. Shifting to the Bucks, Milwaukee holds a 36–27 record with the sixth-hardest remaining schedule, including key matchups against contenders. Mackenzie projects them to surpass 46.5 wins and sees playoff potential, though he doubts they can challenge Boston or Cleveland. He also critiques the Kyle Kuzma trade, questioning whether he improves the team over Khris Middleton. The episode highlights a marquee matchup between the Thunder and Celtics. Boston is a 4.5-point favorite, but Mackenzie argues Oklahoma City has been the better team. He points to Boston's weak home-court advantage and statistical inferiority, supporting a bet on the Thunder. Munaf notes Oklahoma City's impressive 24-7 road record and believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will exploit Boston's defense. The Suns' fading playoff hopes are another focus. With chemistry concerns, including reports of Kevin Durant's frustration, Phoenix struggles to stay competitive. Sitting outside the play-in tournament, they must overtake the struggling Mavericks. However, Munaf and Mackenzie question their motivation, especially given recent locker-room tension. Meanwhile, the Rockets, currently fifth in the West at 40–25, are dealing with depth issues. Injuries to Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet complicate their guard rotation. Mackenzie sees value in betting on Phoenix, given Houston's instability and VanVleet's struggles. Munaf agrees, predicting strong performances from Durant and Booker. Next, the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup is analyzed. Denver, a 3.5-point home favorite, seeks revenge after losing twice in Minnesota. Mackenzie leans toward a Nuggets moneyline bet, citing their superior clutch play and Nikola Jokić's ability to dominate late in games. He notes Denver's outstanding home record, making them a solid bet. Munaf's best bet is the over (237.5) in Mavericks vs. Spurs. He highlights San Antonio's poor defense without Victor Wembanyama, leading to high-scoring games. The Spurs have allowed an average of 256 combined points in their last six contests. Despite missing key scorers, Dallas remains potent, and both teams play at a fast pace. Munaf expects a high-scoring affair. The episode concludes with discussions on March Madness contests at Pregame.com, promo codes for betting packages, and upcoming player prop bets. Munaf and Mackenzie tease their next episode, covering Friday's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA betting for Saturday. The guys also give out best bets. The NBA Dream Preview podcast hosted by Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers provided analysis and insights for NBA games scheduled for Saturday. Munaf Manji (0:11–2:02) opened by highlighting the major news of Kyrie Irving's torn ACL injury, emphasizing its severe impact on the Dallas Mavericks. He pointed out Kyrie's exceptional season, noting he was the only player averaging over 20 points per game, 50% from the field, and 90% from the free-throw line. Mackenzie Rivers (2:03–3:54) discussed the implications of Irving's injury, stressing that while ACL injuries have shorter recovery periods today, it's significant given Kyrie's age (32) and heavy usage (39 minutes per game—the highest in the NBA post-Luka trade). Mackenzie critically noted the broader issue of heavy player workloads, suggesting the NBA's physical intensity has surpassed traditional scheduling models. Munaf Manji (3:54–4:56) agreed, proposing fewer games (65-70 instead of 82) could reduce injuries and improve player availability for playoffs. Discussing Anthony Davis's future with Dallas (4:57–6:17), Mackenzie declared the Mavericks' current championship window effectively closed. He asserted that Davis is primarily valuable as a trade asset and doubted Davis's return to significant play for Dallas. Rivers (6:37–6:56) briefly predicted a Lakers-Celtics finals matchup, highlighting these franchises' historic rivalry and current strengths. Munaf Manji (6:57–7:47) emphasized star power in the Lakers-Celtics potential finals, specifically mentioning Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, and Jalen Brown. He noted the Celtics' injury issues and their intent to keep stars healthy for playoffs. In the "I Got Five On It" segment (7:49–14:18), Mackenzie set the Lakers' over-under win total at 52.5, noting their impressive 12-2 record since acquiring Luka Doncic, making them the number two seed in the West. Munaf chose the under, citing a challenging remaining schedule and likely rest periods for LeBron and Luka. Game analysis began with Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks (14:19–20:19). Mackenzie favored Bucks at -7.5, noting Orlando's poor recent form and injury to Jalen Suggs negatively impacting both offense and defense. Munaf supported this, citing Milwaukee's historic dominance over Orlando. The Lakers at Celtics game (20:19–26:04) was assessed next. Rivers initially leaned toward Boston but cited concerns about Drew Holiday's injury and the Lakers' recent strength in clutch moments. Munaf took Lakers +6, highlighting their resilience and strong halftime adjustments. Finally, they analyzed Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors (26:06–33:45). Despite Detroit's impressive recent performance, Mackenzie expressed cautious support for the Pistons +5 due to Warriors' recent long road trip. Munaf agreed, noting Detroit's strong road performance this season. Munaf's best bet (34:10–36:34) was Houston Rockets -8 against the Pelicans, citing Houston's 3-0 head-to-head record against New Orleans and recent defensive strength. Mackenzie supported this but mentioned Fred VanVleet's questionable status as an important factor. The episode concluded with promotional announcements for pregame.com and playful banter about Irish Heritage Month (38:32–39:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss a huge weekend on the waiver wire, the Lakers' staying red-hot, Anthony Davis' timeline, Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet. Later in the show, the guys turn it over to live viewer questions on Chris Paul, Kelly Olynyk, Donovan Clingan, Collin Sexton and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Biggest waiver wire pickups of the weekend01:45 Valanciunas, Zach Collins, Davion Mitchell07:00 Richaun Holmes09:45 Anthony Davis timetable11:10 Fred VanVleet13:00 Lakers sweep the Clips17:50 Stashing injured players19:15 Norman Powell20:20 Donovan Clingan, Day'Ron Sharpe21:30 Chris Paul24:00 Sabonis timeline25:10 Nesmith vs. Keldon Johnson26:40 Olynyk vs. Valanciunas27:35 Clingan, Grimes, Collins28:30 Santi Aldama29:20 Kevin Huerter30:20 Jeremy Sochan30:40 Perils of winning your league32:05 Rudy Gobert, Scoot Henderson34:45 Top-5 fantasy players of all-time36:30 Ben Mathurin37:10 Collins vs. Holmes38:15 Monk vs. Poole38:50 Jalen Smith39:20 Collin Sexton ROS outlook-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

(1:30) – Top Headlines: Luka Doncic notches triple-double vs former team, analyzing P.J. Washington and Max Christie, making sense of Joel Embiid's injury as the 76ers continue to struggle(11:00) – More News & Notes: Spurs trends after Victor Wembanyama's injury, Fred VanVleet's return impacting Amen Thompson's production, Payton Pritchard's role amidst Celtics flurry of injuries(25:15) – Scheduling Breakdown: Examining Kyle Filipowski, Trendon Watford, Zach Collins among top streamers this week(30:00) – Buying/Selling before the Trade Deadline: LaMelo Ball, Kyrie Irving, Lauri Markkanen, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Austin Reaves 

On this week's episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three' we welcome Norm Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers and Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets. Cam opens the episode by brainstorming with Tommy different ways to fix and help all-star weekend going forward. After, Norm begins with discussing his basketball beginnings in South California and attending UCLA, the difficulties he dealt with in his college career, and more. He then opens up about his time on the Toronto Raptors, including defeating Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard's game-winner against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs, what he learned from Kyle Lowry and Demar DeRozan, resisting a roster that had himself, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siam, and OG Anunoby, and why he was upset that the Raptors traded him. He later shares what he learned about him himself from his time on the Portland Trailblazers, how James Harden is as a teammate, what he meant by his “addition by subtraction” quote about Paul George, and what has led to his jump in play and career year. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.