Podcast appearances and mentions of jabari smith

It's a basketball episode as Justin and Dan talk about the latest surrounding future, present and past Tigers on the hardwood. They open by discussing Louisville transfer James Scott after his recent visit to the Plains and how Auburn has become a true destination for big men wanting to take the next step in their careers.Then they look at the consensus 2025 NBA Draft big board and see where the opinions are right now for both Tahaad Pettiford and Johni Broome. Justin breaks down the economics of Pettiford's decision ahead of the Combine. Dan looks at potential situations that would make the most sense for Broome. After they look at Miles Kelly and Dylan Cardwell's invitations to the G League Elite Camp, the guys close with their thoughts on Jabari Smith's situation with the Houston Rockets after their playoff exit and sing the praises of The Righteous Gemstones series finale.If you're receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Kevin Durant was nearly traded by the Phoenix Suns front office without his knowledge at the trade deadline to the Golden State Warriors, and now most media and fans expect KD to be on the move to a new team this summer. Where would be the best landing spot for the all-time great who reached 30k career points this season? Gerald, Stephen and Erik take you through multiple trades with the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and Miami Heat. Including players like former Sun Mikal Bridges, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Andrew Wiggins, Rudy Gobert and Jeremy Sochan. PHNX Suns also recaps another day of NBA playoff action, of course without Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, as Kawhi Leonard with off against the Denver Nuggets to put the Los Angeles Clippers in the win column for the first time this postseason, and the Detroit Pistons striking back against the New York Knicks to steal home court from the series favorites behind an incredible performance from Cade Cunningham. Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @StephenPG3, @GeraldBourguet and @ErikRuby!  An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-accou... Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!  Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnx Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.  Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!  Waymo: Download the Waymo One App and Ride Today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waymo-o... https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Carol Royse Team: To buy/sell your home, call Carol Royse at 480-776-5231 or visit carolroyseteam.com All Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen #JusufNurkic

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop what went wrong in Rockets-Warriors Game 1. We hit VanVleet, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Sengun, Tari Eason & what adjustments Udoka can make. (:30) Why did Rockets lose? (1:27) Is Jalen Green the X-Factor? (4:53) Was Jalen scared of the moment? (6:28) Should VanVleet minutes be reduced? (8:45) Why didn't Aaron Holiday play? (14:24) Any complaints about Game 1 Sengun? (17:12) Was Jabari a positive? (22:01) Does Steven Adams Need more minutes? (25:05) How did Amen Thompson look? (29:05) How did Tari Eason look? Does he need more PT? (31:58) Why were Rockets pundits right? (34:40) NBA Playoff complaint? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #alperensengun #amenthompson

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the Lakers' win over the Rockets, highlighting key performances from role players and LeBron's clutch playmaking. Luka Doncic brought playoff intensity, while Austin Reaves and the Lakers' defense stepped up late. Jabari Smith and Dillon Brooks could be game-changers for Houston. Plus, the Pacers rally past the Kings behind Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam—can Indiana make noise in the playoffs? The Mavs, Kings, and Suns are all fighting for the final Play-In spot—who wants it most? The Celtics dominate March and take down Memphis—are they the title favorites again? Plus, Tim shares why Len Bias was his favorite player and what could have been.FOLLOW ALL NBATwitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/allcity_nba/TikTok : http://www.tiktok.com/@ALLCITY_NBAAn ALLCITY Network ProductionAll music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify!Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at  https://www.monarchmoney.com/allnbaLUCY Nicotine: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to https://lucy.co/ALLNBA and use promo code (ALLNBA) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! Just visit https://fanduel.com/allnba to join today. You'll get started with 150 in BONUS BETS if you win your first $5 bet. 21+ and present in Colorado. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-522-4700.Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ALLNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Again, create an account and redeem code ALLNBA for $20 off. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: AC35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenba. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Magic Injuries Sheppard and Thompson are out for Houton. Anthony is questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Magic 7PM ET—Houston improved to 44-25 following their 144-137 home victory to Philadelphia in overtime. The Rockets shot 48% with 42% from three. Jalen Green scored 30 points with 13 assists. Jabari Smith off the bench got 30 points and eight rebounds. Houston allowed 51% shooting to the 76ers with 49% from three. Orlando is 32-37 with their 108-103 road win at Cleveland. Magic hit 42% with 42% from three. Paulo Banchero scored 24 points with 11 rebounds. Franz Wagner chipped in with 22 points and eight rebounds. Orlando allowed 42% shooting to the Cavaliers with 25% from three.

Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Suns at Rockets Injuries Morris is doubtful for Phoenix. Sheppard and Thompson are out for Houston with VanVleet probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Suns at Rockets 8PM ET—Phoenix fell to 30-35 following their 120-118 road defeat to Memphis. Suns shot 46% with 53% from three. Devin Booker scored 36 points with nine rebounds. Kevin Durant chipped in with 35 points and five assists. Phoenix allowed 475 shooting to the Grizzlies with 37% from three. Houston improved to 40-25 with their 97-84 home victory over Orlando. Rockets hit 39% with 37% from three. Jabari Smith got 20 points with seven rebounds. Dillon Brooks pitched in with 17 points and four rebounds. Houston held Orlando to 33% shooting with 25% from three.

Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! The guys react to the Texans trade of Kenyon Green to the Eagles for a starting defensive back Rockets get another win, but Jabari Smith and Cam Whitmore irked Joel and Jeremy

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the top news items of the day and discuss their biggest waiver wire additions of the week.00:00 Intro00:45 Kyle Filipowski04:00 Other notable adds: Jordan Hawkins, Andrew Nembhard, Jarred Vanderbilt07:20 Raptors shenanigans10:20 Rudy Gobert returns15:00 LeBron, Amen Thompson injuries16:55 Raptors (again)18:15 Sarr, Sharpe, Carrington19:10 Sixers + shutdown concerns?22:00 Zach Collins23:00 Adem Bona, Aaron Nesmith24:00 Chet Holmgren25:00 Yabusele, Drummond26:15 Is Anthony Davis a drop?29:20 Strus, Edwards29:50 IR stash question30:40 Drop Paul George?32:40 Davis, George, Powell, Monk, Avdija, Kessler35:35 Tre Jones37:25 Cole Anthony38:10 Lauri Markkanen39:20 Zach Collins a drop?40:45 Lakers fantasy value without LeBron43:15 Fred VanVleet43:50 Jabari Smith, Sarr, Bona, Reid---- 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 depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign 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. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

The Houston Rockets announced today that Jabari Smith would come off the bench going forward and Amen Thompson would stay in the starting lineup with the return of Fred VanVleet. Here is why that was the right decision.

- Tary Eason, will he get suspended? - Was Shepherd drafted to do a lot this season? - Will Jabari Smith come back as a starter 

JABARI IS BACK! When Fred returns as well, what's the starting lineup?

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Adam Spolane if we should be worries about Jalen Green & Tari Eason's longterm health, if Jabari Smith could replace Dillon Brooks in the starting lineup, Amen Thompson's shocking potential, VanVleet's extension & did the Rockets miss out at the Trade Deadline. Go check out Underdog Fantasy

Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Barry Laminack filling in for Jeremy Branham Rockets win ugly but another road win nonetheless. What stood out? No chance Jabari Smith can get his job back from Amen, right? Are they for real, for real contenders? Plus Joel gets paranoid about the bump back music lol

Nick Whalen and Kirien Sprecher begin by recapping the top news of the today, including news on Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson, Bradley Beal and Mason Plumlee. The guys also discuss the fantasy fallout from Jabari Smith's injury, Jokic vs. Wembanyama, DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, Mark Williams and much more. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Kyrie Irving injury fallout 04:30 Zion Williamson update 09:25 Suns benching Beal, Nurkic 13:25 Jabari Smith injury + Amen Thompson 18:30 Jokic vs. Wembanyama showdowns 20:30 SGA vs. Jokic for MVP 23:45 Drop Beal or Kessler? 25:50 Mark Williams, Jarrett Allen 27:25 DeMar DeRozan ROS 29:30 PJ Washington, Jeremy Sochan 30:55 Targeting 3PT, FT, PTS categories 32:25 Jalen Duren, Bobby Portis 33:30 Nikola Jovic, Kel'el Ware 36:05 De'Aaron Fox, Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard for Giannis and Reaves? 37:30 Cam Johnson or Dyson Daniels? 38:50 Trey Murphy 40:10 McCollum, Turner, Poeltl, Coby White 43:00 Porzingis vs. Poeltl 44:05 Jonathan Kuminga 45:40 Trading DeMar DeRozan 47:40 Pelicans — Murray, McCollum, Missi, Ingram, Murphy, Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Butler suspended, Jabari Smith injured --- Join the Fantasy Basketball International community for free via our website - www.fbi-basketball.com --- Buckle up and get ready to talk fantasy basketball! Join Adam King as he takes you on a journey through the 2023-24 NBA season. --- Become a member of the Fantasy Basketball International community for free, and gain a competitive edge. --- Interact with fellow managers on Discord at http://discord.gg/YbvGS98bwC. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes packed with insights and expert advice https://www.youtube.com/@FBIBasketball. --- Intro credit: All I Need - Anfa Rose & Manu Crooks

Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction 12/26/2024 by Tony T. Rockets at Pelicans Injuries Brooks is out with Eason questionable for Houston. Alvarado, Ingram, Matkovic and Zion are out for New Orleans. Green and Murphy are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Pelicans 8PM ET—Houston improved to 20-9 following their 114-101 road win at Charlotte. The Rockets connected on 43% with 31% from three. Fred VanVleet had 20 points with five rebounds. Jabari Smith put up 21 points with 11 rebounds. Houston allowed 42% shooting to the Hornets with 28% from three. New Orleans drops to 5-25 after their 132-129 home defeat to Denver. The Pelicans connected on 46% with 30% from three. Jordan Hawkins off the bench put up 25 points with a rebound. CJ McCollum contributed 24 points with nine assists. New Orleans allowed 51% shooting to the Nuggets with 30% from three and 22 turnovers.

Auburn Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Ira Bowman joins Vince Wolfram and Jojo Cavanagh on a new sit-down interview episode of Straight Out The Jungle! The former Philadelphia 76er and Atlanta Hawk is the lead recruiter for Bruce Pearl's team, bringing in the likes of Isaac Okoro, Sharife Cooper, Jabari Smith, and many more, now pro players. Bowman's success is imminent, and this year's group of Tigers excites him! Vince asks about Ira's Christmas list, and there is one thing on the list: to win a national championship. TUNE IN!  

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 12/14/2024 by Tony T. Rockets vs. Thunder Injuries Houston has a clean injury report. Dieng, Holmgren, Jaylin Williams and Dieng are out for OKC. Ducas is questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets vs. Thunder—Game to be played in Las Vegas. The West in season tournament semifinal. Houston improved to 17-8 after their 91-90 home victory to Golden St. The Rockets shot 46% with 22% from three. Alperen Sengun put up 26 points with 11 rebounds. Jabari Smith chipped in with 15 points and not much else. Houston held the Warriors to 44% shooting with 32% from three. OKC is 19-5 coming off the 118-104 home win to Dallas. The Thunder hit 46% with 40% from three. SGA put up 39 points with eight rebounds. Jalin Williams had 18 points and seven boards. Oklahoma City allowed 48% shooting to the Mavs with 42% from three.

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at Azeez Al-Shaair's 3 game suspension, Caserio's reaction to it, CJ Stroud's rookie season vs. '24 season, Jabari Smith's improved play, Sengun turning into an All-Star, how Aroldis Chapman's signing with the Red Sox affects the Astros & the passing of former UH Head Coach Dana Dimmel (:40) How will Azeez suspension affect Texans? (2:07) Did Azeez deserve 3 game suspenion? (3:53) Did Azeez reputation affect NFL decision? (7:00) Joe Thomas reaction to Azeez suspension (10:42) Bad News for Bobby Slowik Haters? (12:02) Rookie Stroud vs. '24 Stroud (16:10) Rockets Fun Quotient is High! (19:14) Is Sengun becoming All-Star? (21:09) Is Jabari making 'The Jump'? (23:23) Can Udoka make Jabari at Center it work? (25:17) Best Rockets Defense Ever? (27:33) Did Aroldis Chapman New Contract help Astros? (28:50) MLB Considering Crazy New Rule? (32:16) Remembering UH Cougar Head Coach Dimel (35:20) Astros Voice looks at Don Sutton who signed 44 years ago today (40:20) Final Rockets Thoughts on Playoffs Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jabarismithjr #alperensengun #azeez #texans #astros #rockets

Houston, deuxième de la Conférence Ouest, fait forte impression. Le travail fourni par Ime Udoka porte ses fruits et le groupe, très jeune, a un avenir radieux devant lui avec Alperen Sengün, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith ou Tari Eason. Mais les Rockets, pour accélérer leur projet, n'auraient-ils pas besoin de ramener une superstar dans le Texas ? Comme de nombreuses franchises, Houston a un oeil sur Giannis Antetokounmpo...Avec Jacques Monclar et Nicolas Sarnak.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra. En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.

Portland Trailblazers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 11/22/2024 by Tony T. Nets at 76ers Injuries Thybulle is out with Ayton doubtful for Portland. Simons and Henderson are questionable. Houston has a clean injury report. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Rockets—Portland fell to 6-9 following their 109-99 road defeat to Oklahoma City. The Trailblazers shot 41% with 39% from three and 22 turnovers. Shaedon Sharpe scored 21 points with four rebounds. Jerami Grant had 14 points with six rebounds. Portland allowed 44% shooting to the Thunder with 29% from three. Houston is 11-5 with their 130-113 home defeat to Indiana. The Rockets shot 46% with 33% from three. Alperen Sengun had 31 points with 12 rebounds. Jabari Smith chipped in with 23 points and eight rebounds. Houston allowed 51% shooting to the Pacers with 23% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024 by Tony T. Rockets at Bulls Injuries Adams is out with Thompson questionable for Houston. Ball is out for Chicago. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Bulls—Houston sits at 9-4 following their 125-104 home victory to LA Clippers. The Rockets shot 48% with 43% from three. Jabari Smith put up 28 points with 11 rebounds. Alperen Sengun had 16 points with a Triple Double. Houston held LA to 38% shooting with 26% from three. Chicago is 5-8 following their 144-126 road defeat to Cleveland. The Bulls shot 51% with 48% from three. Coby White put up 29 points with three assists. Nikola Vucevic contributed 25 points with eight rebounds. Chicago allowed 55% shooting to the Cavs with 49% from three.

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at what Caserio's major flaw, if firing Slowik makes sense, if Jabari Smith is a bust, did we get fooled by Jalen Green & where the Rockets depth is failing them. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (2:15) Are Texans 3 weeks from looking elite again? (3:27) Does Texans-Cowboys spread make sense? (4:20) How can Caserio be better? (6:30) Does Caserio deserve credit? (10:21) 3 Slowik Critiques (11:51) Will Slowik firing & Jerrod Johnson hire change things? (15:11) Rockets Offense stuck in mud (16:56) Jalen Green Jump: Fooled Again? (18:55) Jabari Smith: Total Bust? (24:13) Do Rockets need Backup Center? (27:50) Does UH Coogs basketball not look like typical Kelvin Sampson team? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #jabarismithjr #jalengreen #stevenadams #rockets

New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 11/4/2024 by Tony T. Knicks at Rockets—Achiuwa and Robinson are out for New York. Payne and McCullar are doubtful. Adams and Landale are questionable for Houston. NY improved to 3-2 following their 128-98 road win at Detroit. The Knicks shot 51% with 47% from three. Jalen Brunson scored 36 points with five assists. Karl Anthony Towns had 21 points with 11 rebounds. NY allowed 51% shooting to the Pistons with 33% from three. Houston fell to 3-3 after their 127-121 home overtime defeat to Golden St. the Rockets made 41% with 33% from three. Tari Eason put up 27 points with nine rebounds. Jabari Smith produced 21 points and seven rebounds. Houston allowed 51% shooting to the Warriors with 47% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction 10/31/2024 by Tony T. Rockets at Mavericks—Adams is questionable for Houston. Exum and Kleber are out for Dallas. Houston improved to 2-2 following their 106-101 road win at San Antonio. The Rockets shot 41% with 41% from three. Jalen Green scored 36 points with two assists. Jabari Smith contributed 17 points with eight rebounds. Houston held the Spurs to 43% shooting with 30% from three. Dallas sits at 3-1 after their 120-114 road win at Minnesota. The Mavs hit 48% with 41% from three. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points with five assists. Luka Doncic got 24 points and eight assists. Dallas allowed 51% shooting to the Timberwolves with 49% from three.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets NBA Betting Pick Prediction 10/23/2024 by Tony T. Hornets at Rockets—Jeffries and Williams are out with Green questionable for Charlotte. Adams is questionable for Houston. Charlotte finished at 21-61 last season. Charles Lee takes over as head coach after stints as an assistant with the Bucks and Celtics championship teams. LaMelo Ball is healthy to start the season. Brandon Miller produced 17 points a game last year. Miles Bridges gave the team 21 points a game last year. Houston finished at 41-41 and finished 11th in the Western Conference after making a late run for a play in spot. Alperen Sengun returns healthy for the team. He averaged 21 points and 9 rebounds last year. Jabari Smith improved his shooting last year and there is some depth coming off the bench. VanVleet, Green and Brooks round up the starting five.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Red Nation Hoops Rockets Analyst Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA what was real & what was fake about the preseason. We hit on Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Jalen Green, Steven Adams, Reed Sheppard & Tari Eason. Plus, should Amen Thompson replace Jabari Smith in the starting 5? (PS Recorded just prior to Jalen's extension) (1:10) Are Jabari & Sengun legitimately stronger? Real of Fake narrative? (2:33) Is Amen Thompson's handle better & does he have more confidence in shot? (6:38) Does Jalen Green's 3 pt shot look better? Real or Fake? (8:20) Will Rockets bench be best rebounding bench ever? (9:55) Why is Steven Adams just a winning player? (11:46) Will Reed Sheppard REALLY make the rotation? And will member of young core play in G-League? (25:12) Should Amen Thompson take Jabari Smith's spot in Starting 5? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #jalengreen #jabarismithjr

Matson Montilla interviews Clemson men's basketball player Chauncey Wiggins. In this interview, they talk about the historic season Clemson had last season, where they went to the Elite Eight for the first time in 44 years. They talk about turning points throughout the season, such as beating South Carolina to begin the year. They also spoke about each step of the March Madness run, from Selection Sunday to flying to Los Angeles for the Sweet 16. Lastly, they spoke about Wiggins' time in high school, playing against players like Jabari Smith and Scoot Henderson.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets analyst Will @biasedhouston (Co-host of The Will & Bradeaux Show on Youtube) if any Rockets players can still a starting job in preseason. Plus, Will looks at how Tilman Fertitta's is perceived, the Rockets win total prediction and what 1 improvement he'd like to see from each member of the young core 6. (:45) Can any Rocket bench player still a starting job in preseason? (2:10) Has Tilman Fertitta's perception among Rockets fans changed? (4:52) Rockets realistic win total? (8:28) How should Udoka's offense change? (13:37) What's 1 improvement we need to see from Jalen Green? (14:55) 1 improvement from Alperen Sengun? (16:07) 1 improvement from Jabari Smith? (16:47) 1 improvement from Amen Thompson? (18:44) 1 improvement from Tari Eason? (19:46) 1 improvement from Cam Whitmore? (20:46) What should Rockets do with open AJ Griffin roster spot? (26:00) Who do you bet makes a big jump of Rockets young talent? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #alperensengun #amenthompson

The guys open the show by going through some listener feedback on the latest Auburn football trivia episode. Then they look at how the Tigers took home a national title in track and field and nearly grabbed another before looking at how the athletic program did from top to bottom in 2023-24.They also dissect the big basketball news of Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers — which means that, yes, Bruce Pearl will not be the next head coach at UConn. There's also a discussion of Auburn and Alabama's basketball rosters for next season, how much respect the rivalry should get on the hardwood and the confidence levels coming out of both camps.Towards the end of the episode, the guys talk about Jabari Smith coming back to Lee County for his youth basketball camp and his pitch to Auburn's top recruits. Dan also starts casting his new FX original miniseries “JetGate.”If you're receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham! This Hour Included... What Coty Davis thinks after seeing Lassiter, Kenyon Green, and the rest of the Texans at OTA's NBA Talk - Dan Hurley, Jabari Smith, and James Harden Why big money starting pitchers are a bad investment

In this episode, our diverse panel of experts delves into the thrilling showdown between the Timberwolves and the Mavs in Game 1, weighing in on standout performances and strategic plays. Amidst the excitement, they engage in a debate: Is Luka Doncic truly superior to Nikola Jokic? The conversation then shifts gears to explore the polarizing figure of Rudy Gobert, unpacking the reasons behind the scrutiny he faces. From dissecting the Celtics vs Pacers clash to predicting the frontrunners for the NBA Championship, no topic is off-limits. With insightful analysis on rising stars like Jayson Tatum and Ja Morant, and a deep dive into Ringer's The Best of the NBA's Next Generation rankings, this episode offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of all things basketball. Welcome to Players Choice Open Gym, the ultimate NBA debate show where fans take center stage to discuss, argue, and celebrate all things basketball! If you're a passionate basketball enthusiast, a die-hard NBA fan, or someone who lives and breathes hoops, you're about to enter a basketball haven like no other. Join us every week for a live, interactive experience that brings you closer to the game, invites you to share your opinions, and lets you be part of the NBA conversation.

Syracuse Basketball Five-Star High School Recruit Donnie Freeman is the best 'Cuse recruit since Carmelo Anthony in 2002, according to the FINAL ESPN 100 rankings. Orange Head Coach Adrian Autry seems to have a gem of a front-court with Donnie, Chris Bell, Jyare Davis, and Eddie Lampkin. Over the past ten seasons, Jabari Smith, Jalen Suggs, and Vernon Carey have been All Americans in their freshman season. Nine players have played in the NBA.Jackson Holzer says he has super high expectations for the McDonald's All American in year one on this edition of the Locked On Syracuse Podcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discusses the Houston Rockets winning 9 straight games and putting themselves in position to make the NBA Play-In Tournament.Topics include:-How are the Rockets winning without Sengun?-Ime Udoka's adjustments-Is Jalen Green back on track to stardom?-Dissecting Green's streaky scoring efficiency-Amen Thompson emergence-Jabari Smith's steadiness throughout the run and this season as a whole-Was the NBA's suspension justified?-Can Houston actually make the Play-In? Does it matter?All that and more.Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter:www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the biggest news of the weekend, including a potentially season-ending injury to Alperen Sengun. The guys also discuss Joel Embiid's status, the Raptors' injury issues, concerns in Utah, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith and much more. 0:00: Intro 1:35: Alperen Sengun injury + ramifications in Houston 10:00: Still waiting on Embiid? 12:45: Celtics injury report tonight 13:40: Banton vs. Scoot 16:10: Toumani Camara 18:25: Raptors injury woes + Jordan Nwora 20:25: Drop Hartenstein for Olynyk or Richards? 22:25: Tyler Herro 23:30: Royce O'Neale, Hartenstein, Keyonte George, Fontecchio, Landale, Amen Thompson, Nesmith 26:35: Amen Thompson ROS 28:35: OG Anunoby 29:15: Kispert vs. Coulibaly 30:25: Tre Mann 31:20: Saddiq Bey, De'Andre Hunter 32:25: Drop Wiggins for Toppin or LaRavia? 34:15: Micic 36:00: Why are the Lakers always on TV? 39:00: Concerns for Markkanen, Taylor Hendricks 40:30: Naz Reid 42:05: Nick and Alex's matchups this week 44:35: Check out RotoWire's daily Best Bets and RotoWire.com/picks ----- Big shout-out to Supported Intelligence for supporting this podcast! Their AI tool, Smartbracket.io, is a game-changer. If you're looking for a smarter way to fill out your brackets this March Madness, they've got you covered. Before you fill out your brackets, be sure to use Smartbracket.io. Available on the App Store and on the web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week:LeBron James reaches a STAGGERING 40,000 points, James Harden and Andre Drummond make HISTORY, and the NBA asks a BIG question: is the league TOO OFFENSIVE?Plus, injury updates on Trae Young, Scottie Barnes, and Russell Westbrook.And in our Sophomore Check-In, we see how Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith, Jeremy Sochan, Jalen Williams, and the rest of the 2023 class are FARING this season!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.

Host Robert Land asks Rockets content creator D'andre Williams what he's seen from Jabari Smith this season & if there's still All-Star potential. Did we see Jalen Green's best all-around game this week? Williams hits on that & if the Tari Eason surgery might be better news than you think.(:37) Was it Jalen Green's Best All Around Game vs. Suns?(1:30) Was Tari Eason injury good news in a way?(4:00) Jabari Smith's development this season?(5:12) Is ankle injury affecting Jabari's shooting?(7:03) Is Jabari's shooting barometer for winning?(9:45) Does Jabari still have All-Star potential and how?(12:35) Jabari Smith vs. Lamarcus Aldridge?(14:39) The Ringer's Mirin Fader on Jabari similarities to Giannis(20:20) Does Rafael Stone deserve another season?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @willlumz #jabarismith #jalengreen #tarieason #rockets

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 103-97 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares why Nikola Jokic is the NBA's ultimate closer. How much will Jamal Murray's ankle injury impact Denver down the home stretch of the NBA season? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Is LeBron James responsible for the current state of the Lakers? #volume   Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:43 - Nuggets take down Heat 11:45 - Why Nuggets starting 5 works 13:08 - Michael Porter Jr. steps up 14:41 - Nuggets hold off Miami run 18:55 - Bam Adebayo weakness 22:53 - NBA Mailbag 23:05 - How stars impact teammate development 26:40 - Jabari Smith & Keegan Murray ceilings 28:43 - How good was Jason Timpf? 34:45 - What goes into a down shooting season? 42:12 - Playoff seeding drama 43:53 - Is LeBron responsible for state of Lakers? 47:25 - Jason's guitar skills / favorite bands 50:40 - Don't panic on Bucks 51:36 - Jason does not have Jokic over LeBron all-time 53:50 - Yes, Jokic peak is higher than Steph & KDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 103-97 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares why Nikola Jokic is the NBA's ultimate closer. How much will Jamal Murray's ankle injury impact Denver down the home stretch of the NBA season? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Is LeBron James responsible for the current state of the Lakers? #volume   Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:43 - Nuggets take down Heat 11:45 - Why Nuggets starting 5 works 13:08 - Michael Porter Jr. steps up 14:41 - Nuggets hold off Miami run 18:55 - Bam Adebayo weakness 22:53 - NBA Mailbag 23:05 - How stars impact teammate development 26:40 - Jabari Smith & Keegan Murray ceilings 28:43 - How good was Jason Timpf? 34:45 - What goes into a down shooting season? 42:12 - Playoff seeding drama 43:53 - Is LeBron responsible for state of Lakers? 47:25 - Jason's guitar skills / favorite bands 50:40 - Don't panic on Bucks 51:36 - Jason does not have Jokic over LeBron all-time 53:50 - Yes, Jokic peak is higher than Steph & KDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve "Dr. A" Alexander is joined by Brian Rosenworcel to talk fantasy basketball. 2:40 All Star Weekend 7:50 Nets - Cam T, Claxton, Bridges, Simmons, DSJ 12:40 Schedule Breakdowns/Notes, 1 game, 2 games, 3 games, 5 games for Nets 17:00 Silly Season potential heroes - Sochan, Gafford, Tyus Jones, Podz, Oubre, Grizzlies, Thompson Twins 25:45 Dallas and PJW, Gafford, Josh Green, Lively 30:00 Kispert, Hayward, Eason, Duncan Robinson, E Gordon, Konchar, Olynyk, Simmons 33:40 Viewer Questions: Lively vs. Reed, Harden trade, Dosunmu, Brandon Clarke, Jabari Smith, Luka/Jokic trade, Keyonte, Tre Mann, Reed or GG Jackson, Avdija, Ivey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Robert Land asks prominent Rockets social media presence Mitty (@MittyRockets) if Jalen Green's about to get benches, who's the Rockets starting 5 next year & what he's learned about Jabari Smith's defense. (2:31) Time to bench Jalen Green?(10:38) Surprising Jabari Smith defensive stat(12:30) Who should be Rockets starting 5 next season?(21:29) Rockets bad offensive trends(23:03) Rockets bad defensive trendsSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #jabarismith #amenthompson #alperensengun #rockets #camwhitmore #tarieason

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at the Rockets getting a rare break from the refs, what Amen Thompson's play means when VanVleet returns, Dillon Brooks' strange season, how Jabari Smith affects winning & we remember the Clyde Drexler Valentine's Day trade which changed Rockets history. You'll hear Drexler's Phi Slama Jama teammate on whether the Rockets should've drafted him in the 1st place.(:29) Did Rockets get a break from the refs?(1:06) Is Amen Thompson best Rockets Defensive player already?(3:54) Is Play-In Dreams over?(4:40) Should Amen take minutes from VanVleet or anybody else when everyone's healthy?(8:20) Is Dillon Brooks a better offensive than defensive weapon?(13:10) How important is Jabari Smith to winning?(18:30) Jalen Green thoughts(21:12) Memories of Valentine's Day Drexler trade(24:16) Phi Slama Jama Drexler teammate Reid Gettys on drafting Rodney McCray over DrexlerSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #rockets #amenthompson #jabarismith #dillonbrooks #clydedrexler

Steve "Dr. A" Alexander is joined by Rick Kamla to recap a busy Wednesday night in the NBA, discuss the mid-season MVP race and much more. The guys also talk Jaime Jaquez, Brandin Podziemski, Andre Drummond, the free-falling Pistons, Tari Eason, shutdown candidates, Ja Morant, OG Anunoby and others. 2:25 MVP - Embiid, Jokic, Luka, Giannis, Tatum, LeBron, Ant Edwards 13:45 Dynasty - Jaime Jaquez or Brandin Podziemski 20:30 Pistons 27 straight losses, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey 32:00 Andre Drummond and Saddiq Bey for Tyrese Maxey in a points league? 37:00 Underdog Fantasy Lineups, Ja Morant, Jokic, Jamal Murray, DeMar DeRozan 41:00 Rockets, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith, Dillon Brooks, Jae'Sean Tate 44:15 When are players being shut down this season? 47:50 Ja Morant or Donovan Mitchell? 50:00 Is OG Anunoby a good trade candidate right now? 52:05 Is Draymond Green worth a pickup in a points league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00:Intro 0:55 Warriors (Draymond, Curry, Klay, Saric, Wiggins, etc.) 15:05 Keegan Murray 16:35 Miles Bridges 20:00 RJ Barrett 23:10 Bilal Coulibaly/Poole/Tyus Jones 28:30 Skylar Mays 32:45 Clippers/Harden 36:30 Pacers 37:40 Tyrese Haliburton 40:15 Chet & Wemby letdown 41:40 Brogdon for Keyonte? 43:35 Draymond for Keyonte or Coulibaly 46:15 Jabari Smith or Tari Eason 48:40 Bradley Beal 51:20 In-Season Tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic's Kelly Iko joins to discuss a season of heightened expectations in Houston. Topics:What the Rockets are getting in Fred VanVleet and Dillon BrooksWhy Nate thinks Amen Thompson is one of the most interesting prospects to enter the league in a long timeHow the Rockets will still rise and fall on the development of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Jr., and Alperen SengunAnd, of course, our predictions for the Rockets' season4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Corban Ford to talk about whether or not the Trail Blazers got enough for Damian Lillard, what the Heat do now, the Pacers' new starting 5, Tyrese Haliburton's place among he top guards in the East, intriguing NBA Sophomores like Jabari Smith Jr and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Corban FordTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Lloyd previews Houston Rockets 2023 fantasy basketball, highlighting sleepers and busts from Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax. He analyzes Alepren Sengun in depth, and talks about Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is presented by Basketball Monster.Enter the LOFB Bowl here https://forms.gle/6GiNdZYzqzJC3u1D7Support Us By Supporting Our SponsorsJase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.FanDuelThis episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Intro Music by Ben LloydTikTokInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Lloyd previews Houston Rockets 2023 fantasy basketball, highlighting sleepers and busts from Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax. He analyzes Alepren Sengun in depth, and talks about Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is presented by Basketball Monster. Enter the LOFB Bowl here https://forms.gle/6GiNdZYzqzJC3u1D7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Intro Music by Ben Lloyd TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After looking at the top-4 picks in the draft last week, a review of Summer League for the rest of the prospects on San Antonio, Charlotte, Portland, and Houston.What did we make of players like Nick Smith, Jr., Jabari Smith, Jr., Shaedon Sharpe, Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason, and all the rest?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM