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In the 2nd part of our trial on Rockets GM Rafael Stone, Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Draft Expert Cooper Klein (Host of the Upside Swings podcast) about Stone's trades & free agent pickups. He looks at VanVleet, Steve Adams, Dillon Brooks, Finney-Smith, Jock Landale, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday and all the contracts & extensions. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Thunder vs. Spurs (1:11) NBA Championship Odds (1:42) VanVleet: Overpaid & Bad Contract? (3:40) Dillon Brooks: Good or Bad Move? (6:08) Jock Landale: Underrated? (7:40) Reggie Bullock: Good or Bad Process? (8:23) Boban: Love or Hate? (10:47) Steven Adams: Best Move? (12:05) Jalen Green, Sengun & Jabari Extensions: Hit or Miss? (16:18) Finney-Smith: Are we too hard on Stone for the move? (19:00) Harden & Nets Trades: Any gripes? (21:20) Biggest Stone Gripe! (24:16) What separates Stone from Best GM's? (28:00) Closing Statements in Rafael Stone Trial! (31:33) 40th anniversary of Ralph Sampson Buzzer Beater (Rodney McCray remembers the pass) (36:22) Should UH Coog Chris Cenac get out of draft? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Sean discuss how frustrated they are with the Rockets, their problems being way bigger than just missing VanVleet and Adams, what Will Anderson had to say about his extension and relationship with DeMeco, and react to what Mike Vrabel had to say addressing the media for the first time since the Russini drama surfaced.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Timberwolves vs. Rockets Injuries Gobert and Ingles are out for Minnesota. Dosunmu, Edwards, Hyland and Randle are questionable. VanVleet is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Timberwolves at Rockets 9:30PM ET— Minnesota fell to 47-33 following their 132-120 road defeat against Orlando. Timberwolves shot 50% with 41% from three. Terrence Shannon came off the bench with 33 points and five assists. Jayden McDaniels chipped in with 18 points and two assists. Minnesota allowed 54% shooting with 41% from three. Houston is back-to-back after hosting Philadelphia on Thursday night and winning 113-102.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. 76ers vs. Rockets Injuries Broome and Payne are out for Philadelphia. Van Vleet is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats 76ers at Rockets 8PM ET—Philadelphia fell to 43-36 following their 115-102 road defeat against San Antonio. 76ers shot 38% with 31% from three. Joel Embiid scored 34 points with 12 rebounds. Paul George chipped in with 16 points with four rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 49% shooting with 34% from three. Houston improved to 43-36 following their 119-105 road victory against Phoenix. Rockets hit 45% with 37% from three. Kevin Durant led with 24 points with four rebounds. Amen Thompson contributed 22 points with 11 rebounds. Houston allowed 43% shooting with 23% from three.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Bucks vs. Rockets Injuries Giannis, Porter and Portis are out for Milwaukee. Rollins and Kuzma are probable. VanVleet is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Bucks at Rockets 8PM ET— Milwaukee is back-to-back after hosting Dallas on Tuesday and winning 123-99. Houston is back-to-back after hosting the Knicks and winning 111-94.

NY Knicks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Knicks vs. Rockets Injuries Shamet is out with McBride questionable. VanVleet is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Knicks at Rockets 8PM ET— NY fell to 49-27 following their 111-100 road defeat against OKC. Knicks shot 44% with 43% from three. Jalen Brunson led with 32 points with five assists. Karl Anthony Towns chipped in with 15 points with a Triple Double. NY allowed 47% shooting with 36% from three. Houston improved to 45-29 with their 134-102 road win against New Orleans. Rockets hit 47% with 41% from three. Alperin Sengun scored 36 points with 13 rebounds. Kevin Durant contributed 20 points with six assists. Houston allowed 43% shooting with 31% from three.

On March 30, 2026, hosts Will Alimonos and co-host (and Duke fan) Zach Bishop break down one of the wildest Elite Eight finishes in recent memory — Duke's shocking collapse against UConn. A 19-point lead disappears in the second half, momentum swings on officiating, and late turnovers, poor execution, and rebounding failures culminate in a chaotic final sequence ending with a half-court dagger. Will and Zach relive the defining moments, missed rotations, and decision-making that flipped the game. They dive into player performances — Cam Boozer's late involvement, Isaiah Evans' struggles, Cade's pivotal turnover and postgame reaction — and debate where the blame falls between execution and coaching under John Scheyer. The conversation also highlights Dan Hurley's impact, UConn's path, and how seeding and timing shaped the matchup. From there, the episode expands across the tournament and beyond: Michigan State's identity and Izzo's future, Purdue and Braden Smith's outlook, Illinois' ceiling, Final Four predictions, and coaching carousel moves like Will Wade to LSU. The show closes with NBA storylines (Tatum, Celtics, Rockets, Orlando, VanVleet), WNBA relocation news, betting takes, and raw fan reactions from the aftermath of a brutal Duke loss. Timestamps (00:01:10) I have a lot of thoughts. I don't even know where to start (00:02:31) Duke vs. UConn Showdown (00:05:26) The Pressure of Expectations (00:06:21) Reflecting on Duke's Journey (00:08:22) UConn's Surprising Performance (00:09:42) Analyzing Game Strategy (00:10:49) The Final Moments (00:12:38) The Importance of Communication (00:14:09) Last Play Breakdown (00:16:33) Emotions After the Game (00:20:41) The Miraculous Shot (00:24:11) Coaching Decisions Under Pressure (00:28:26) The Future of Duke Basketball (00:30:57) UConn's Upcoming Challenges (00:34:25) Michigan State's Outlook (00:37:27) NBA Futures Recap (01:05:27) WNBA Team Relocation

Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Heat vs. Rockets Injuries Jaquez, Rozier and Wiggins are out for Miami with Larsson questionable. Fontecchio is probable. Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Heat at Rockets 8PM ET—Miami fell to 38-32 following their 134-126 home defeat against LA Lakers. Heat shot 51% with 32% from three. Bam Adebayo scored 28 points with ten rebounds. Tyler Herro chipped in with 21 points and eight rebounds. Miami allowed 53% shooting with 44% from three. Houston is back-to-back after hosting Atlanta on Friday and winning 117-95.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Hawks at Rockets Injuries Kuminga is out for Atlanta. Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Hawks at Rockets 8PM ET—Atlanta improved to 38-31 following their 135-120 road victory against Dallas. Hawks shot 54% with 40% from three. CJ McCollum led with 24 points with seven assists. Nickeil Alexander Walker contributed 22 points with two assists. Atlanta allowed 49% shooting with 39% from three. Houston drops to 41-27 with their 124-116 home defeat against LA Lakers. Rockets shot 49% with 34% from three. Alperin Sengun scored 27 points with 10 assists. Amen Thompson chipped in with 26 points with 11 rebounds. Houston allowed 61% shooting with 47% from three.

LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Rockets Injuries Kleber is out for LA. Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers at Rockets 9:30PM ET— LA improved to 43-25 following their 100-92 road win against Houston. Rockets fell to 41-26 in defeat. Lakers shot 44% with 24% from three. Luka led with 26 points and six rebounds. LeBron James contributed 18 points with five assists. Houston hit 48% with 19% from three. Jabari Smith scored 22 points with five rebounds. Amen Thompson chipped in with 19 points with 12 rebounds.

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets' big week this week with a couple important games vs the Lakers, Fred VanVleet talking mess about the Spurs on his podcast, and react to Kendrick Perkins ranting about Alperen Şengün yet again.

LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Rockets Injuries Kleber is out for LA. Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston with Sengun questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers at Rockets 9:30PM ET—LA is 42-25 with their 127-125 home victory against Denver. Lakers hit 52% with 33% from three. Austin Reaves scored 32 points with seven rebounds. Luka contributed 30 points with a Triple Double. LA allowed 46% shooting with 39% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Nuggets Injuries Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. Watson is out with Johnson and Murray probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Nuggets 10PM ET— Houston is back-to-back after hosting Toronto on Tuesday night and winning 113-99. Denver fell to 39-26 after their 129-126 road defeat against Oklahoma City. Nuggets shot 46% with 41% from three. Nikola Jokic led with 32 points with 14 rebounds. Tim Hardaway came off the bench with 28 points with two assists. Denver allowed 51% shooting with 40% from three.

Golden St Warriors vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Warriors vs. Rockets Injuries Seth Curry, Steph Curry, Moody, Porzingis and Richard are out for GSW with Payton questionable. Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. Sengun, Smith and Thompson are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Warriors at Rockets 7:30PM ET—Golden St fell to 31-30 following their 114-101 home victory against LA Clippers. Warriors shot 39% with 35% from three. Brandin Podziemski led with 22 points with seven rebounds. Nate Williams came off the bench with 18 points and two rebounds.

Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Wizards Injuries Smith, Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. Black, Davis, Russell, Sarr and Young are out for Washington. George, Gill and Vukcevic are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Wizards 7PM ET— Houston fell to 37-22 following their 115-105 road defeat against Miami. Rockets shot 43% with 25% from three. Kevin Durant led with 32 points with eight assists. Amen Thompson chipped in with 20 points with 11 rebounds.

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Jazz vs. Rockets Injuries Nurkic is out with George questionable for Utah. Markkanen is probable. VanVleet is out for Houston with Tate probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Jazz at Rockets 9:30PM ET—Utah drops to 18-39 following their 123-114 road defeat against Memphis. Jazz shot 49% with 38% from three and 24 turnovers. Isaiah Collier led with 24 points and five assists. Ace Bailey chipped in with 20 points and six rebounds.

LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Clippers vs. Rockets Injuries Garland is out for LA. VanVleet is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Clippers at Rockets 8PM ET—LA improved to 25-27 following their 115-96 road victory against Minnesota. Clippers shot 51% with 52% from three. Kawhi Leonard led with 41 points and eight rebounds. John Collins chipped in with 15 points and four rebounds. LA allowed 45% shooting with 24% from three. Houston is 32-19 after their 112-106 road victory against Oklahoma City. Rockets hit 46% with 35% from three. Tair Eason led with 26 points and eight rebounds. Jabari Smith contributed 22 points and ten rebounds. Houston allowed 45% shooting with 39% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Thunder Injuries Tate and VanVleet are out for Houston. SGA, Mitchell, Topic and Jalen Williams are out. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Thunder 3:30PM ET—Houston fell to 31-19 following their 109-99 home defeat against Charlotte. Rockets shot 46% with 35% from three. Kevin Durant led with 31 points with three rebounds. Jabari Smith chipped in with 17 points with seven rebounds. Houston allowed 41% shooting with 40% from three. Oklahoma City drops to 40-12 after their 116-106 road defeat against San Antonio. Thunder shot 40% with 40% from three. Kenrich Williams scored 25 points with nine rebounds. Jaylin Williams contributed 24 points with 12 rebounds. OKC allowed 45% shooting with 33% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Pacers Injuries Durant and VanVleet are out for Houston. Toppin is out for Indiana. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Pacers 7PM ET—Houston improved to 30-17 following their 111-107 home victory against Dallas. Rockets shot 42% with 38% from three. Amen Thompson scored 21 points with nine assists. Jabari Smith contributed 19 points with eight rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mavericks at Rockets Injuries Davis and Irving are out for Dallas. VanVleet is out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Mavericks at Rockets 12PM ET—Dallas fell to 19-29 following their 123-121 home defeat against Charlotte Hornets. Mavericks shot 47% with 33% from three. Cooper Flagg led with 49 points with ten rebounds. Klay Thompson contributed 16 points with three rebounds. Dallas allowed 47% shooting with 49% from three. Houston improved to 29-17 after their 104-86 road victory against Atlanta. Rockets hit 42% with 39% from three. Kevin Durant led with 31 points with five rebounds. Jabari Smith chipped in with 14 points and eight rebounds. Houston allowed 37% shooting with 31% from three.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Spurs vs. Rockets Injuries Sochan is questionable for San Antonio. Adams and VanVleet are out for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Spurs at Rockets 9:30PM ET—San Antonio fell to 31-16 following their 104-95 home defeat against New Orleans Pelicans. Spurs shot 40% with 27% from three. Wemby scored 16 points with 16 rebounds. Keldon Johnson came off the bench with 15 points and two rebounds.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Grizzlies vs. Rockets Injuries Clarke, Edey, Jerome, Morant and Pippen are out for Memphis with Aldama questionable. Adams and VanVleet are out for Houston with Holiday probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Grizzlies at Rockets 8PM ET—Memphis fell to 18-25 following their 133-127 home defeat against New Orleans. Grizzlies shot 49% with 38% from three. Jaren Jackson scored 26 points with 12 rebounds. Jock Landale contributed 24 points with 11 rebounds.

Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Pistons Injuries Adams, Holiday and VanVleet are out for Houston. LeVert is doubtful with Cunningham questionable for Detroit. Holland and Robinson are probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Pistons 7PM ET—Houston is on a back-to-back after playing at Philadelphia on Thursday and losing 128-122 in overtime. Detroit improved to 32-10 following their 112-104 road victory against New Orleans. Pistons shot 44% with 38% from three. Jalen Duren led with 20 points with 15 rebounds. Daniss Jenkins chipped in with 17 points with four assists. Detroit allowed 42% shooting with 22% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction Rockets vs. 76ers Injuries Adams and VanVleet are out for Houston with Holiday questionable. George is questionable for Philadelphia with Embiid probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at 76ers 7PM ET—Houston improved to 26-15 following their 111-106 home victory against San Antonio. Rockets shot 52% with 37% from three. Reed Sheppard came off the bench with 21 points and four assists. Alperin Sengun contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Spurs vs. Rockets Injuries Vassell is doubtful for San Antonio. Adams and VanVleet are out for Houston with Eason questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Spurs at Rockets 8PM ET—San Antonio is on a back-to-back after hosting Utah on Monday afternoon and winning 123-110. Houston improved to 25-15 following their 119-110 home victory against New Orleans. Rockets shot 50% with 36% from three. Jabari Smith led with 32 points with eight rebounds. Alperin Sengun chipped in with 21 points and eight rebounds. Houston allowed 50% shooting with 38% from three.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pelicans vs. Rockets Injuries Alvarado and Murray are out for New Orleans with Jones questionable. VanVleet is out for Houston with Eason questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pelicans at Rockets 7PM ET— New Orleans fell to 10-34 following their 127-119 road defeat against Indiana. Pelicans shot 50% with 42% from three. Zion led with 27 points with seven assists. Trey Murphy contributed 22 points with five assists. New Orleans allowed 51% shooting with 35% from three. Houston improved to 24-15 after their 110-105 home victory against Minnesota. Rockets hit 46% with 43% from three. Kevin Durant scored 39 points with seven assists. Alperin Sengun supported with 25 points and 14 rebounds. Houston allowed 46% shooting with 37% from three.

Clemente and Hunter discuss the Thunder's blowout win over the Rockets in Houston plus more on Chet Holmgren and the Rocket's offense without VanVleet. Tune in! 

Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets vs. Kings Injuries Eason and VanVleet are out for Houston with Sengun questionable. Murray, Sabonis and Schroder are out for Sacramento. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Kings 9PM ET—Houston fell to 22-13 following their 111-105 road defeat against Portland. Rockets shot 42% with 23% from three. Kevin Durant scored 30 points with 12 rebounds. Amen Thompson contributed 24 points with nine rebounds. Houston allowed 42% shooting with 36% from three. Sacramento is 22-13 with their 137-103 road defeat against Golden St. Kings hit 50% with 26% from three. DeMar DeRozan led with 24 points and three assists. Zach Lavine chipped in with 15 points and three rebounds. Sacramento allowed 55% shooting with 42% from three.

Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Suns vs. Rockets Injuries Green is out with Allen questionable for Phoenix. Sengun and VanVleet are out for Houston with Adams questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Suns at Rockets 8PM ET—Phoenix is back-to-back after hosting Oklahoma City on Sunday and winning 108-105. Houston fell to 21-11 following their 110-104 road defeat against Dallas. Rockets shot 39% with 24% from three. Kevin Durant scored 34 points with seven assists. Amen Thompson contributed 20 points with 12 rebounds. Houston allowed 55% shooting with 38% from three.

Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pacers at Rockets Injuries Jackson and Toppin are out for Indiana. Huff, McConnell and Sheppard are questionable. VanVleet are out for Houston with Sengun questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pacers at Rockets 8PM ET—Indiana fell to 6-26 following their 142-116 road defeat against Miami. Pacers shot 49% with 32% from three. Pascal Siakam led with 33 points with seven rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin supported with 25 points and six rebounds. Indiana allowed 51% shooting with 39% from three. Houston improved to 19-10 with their 117-100 home victory against Cleveland. Rockets hit 49% with 46% from three. Kevin Durant scored 30 points with seven assists. Reed Shepard came off the bench for 18 points and eight assists. Houston allowed 43% shooting with 31% from three.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cavaliers vs. Rockets Injuries Nance and Strus are out for Cleveland. VanVleet is out with Sengun questionable for Houston. Recent Box Score Key Stats Cavaliers at Rockets 8PM ET—Cleveland fell to 17-15 following their 126-124 road defeat against NY Knicks. Cavaliers shot 52% with 44% from three. Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points with six assists. Darious Garland chipped in with 20 points with ten assists. Cleveland allowed 47% shooting with 48% from three. Houston improved to 18-10 after their 119-96 road victory against LA Lakers. Rockets hit 53% with 33% from three. Amen Thompson led with 26 points and seven rebounds. Kevin Durant contributed 25 points and eight assists. Houston allowed 51% shooting with 37% from three.

Houston Rockets vs. LA Lakers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets at Lakers Injuries Finney-Smith and VanVleet are out for Houston. Vincent is out with Hachimura and Hayes questionable. Doncic is probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Lakers 8PM ET— Houston fell to 17-10 following their 128-108 road defeat against LA Clippers. Rockets shot 50% with 30% from three. Kevin Durant scored 22 points with five rebounds. Amen Thompson chipped in with 19 points and nine rebounds.

Send us a textIn this Play it Again episode from Season Fout of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Becky Van Vleet, an award-winning multi-genre author, about her children's picture book, Angelina the Traveling Angel. The book follows Angelina, a magical Christmas tree topper, as she travels from home to home and questions her worth. Becky shares the inspiration behind the book, which is part of her traveling series based on objects passed down through generations in her family. She discusses the importance of preserving family stories and memories and the impact of her own writing journey. Becky also recommends the book Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers and shares her favorite children's book author, Patricia Palocco. Takeaways Preserving family stories and memories is important for passing down traditions and creating a sense of identity.Children's books can convey important messages, such as the gospel, in a fun and engaging way.Writing can be a fulfilling and unexpected journey, even for those who may not have considered themselves writers before.Books have the power to impact and inspire readers, shaping their perspectives and values. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 The Inspiration for Angelina, the Traveling Angel07:21 The Message of Angelina, the Traveling Angel12:49 The Value of Family Stories and Memories16:18 Becky's Writing Journey21:48 Impactful Books in Becky's Life23:18 Favorite Children's Books25:42 Upcoming Projects27:54 Where to Find Becky and Her Books29:01 ConclusionHome - Becky Van Vleet Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

Bleav Host Robert Land asks USA Today Rockets Wire & ClutchFans Co-Host Ben DuBose about the hope for a VanVleet Playoff Return, Steven Adams new weapon, Finney-Smith injury update compared to Tari timeline, Rockets trade needs, what went wrong against the Jazz & if Sheppard's ability is wasted as a starter. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:24) Rockets mishandling Back-to-Backs? (4:00) Hope for Finney-Smith return? (6:31) Why no DFS Timeline? (10:09) Steven Adams new weapon? (13:45) Hope for VanVleet Playoff Return? (17:43) Ben Betting on Texans over Chiefs? (20:00) Is Sheppard optimized as a Starter? (24:02) Trade Deadline Needs? (27:40) Will VanVleet No-Trade Matter? (31:20) Regular Season Rockets concerns? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #reedsheppard #stevenadams #rockets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA action to get you ready for season tip-off. Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers tip off the final preseason Dream Preview pod before the 2025-26 NBA season, reviewing win-total moves, roster news, and championship outlooks. They note minor market shifts after injuries: VanVleet's torn ACL drops Houston slightly, LeBron's sciatica lowers the Lakers from 48.5 to 46.5 wins, and Westbrook joins Sacramento on a one-year deal while Keegan Murray nurses an injury. Their power rankings open with Denver, Golden State, Houston, and Minnesota in a near tie, joined by the Cavs, Clippers, and Thunder. Munaf edges Denver over Golden State for balance and depth, while Mackenzie touts the Clippers' underrated strength versus market skepticism. Both put Oklahoma City and Cleveland atop the league, debating whether Giannis's future or trades could reshape the field. They agree Minnesota's Anthony Edwards is elite yet not proven as a true championship alpha; he scores big but lacks sustained playoff efficiency. The Rockets intrigue with Kevin Durant's arrival but lose VanVleet's stabilizing playmaking; Amen Thompson's defense and Reed Sheppard's shooting are swing factors. Mackenzie fears spacing issues; Munaf sees potential if Sheppard hits threes. They finalize top fives: Thunder, Cavs, Clippers, Nuggets, Warriors for Mack; Thunder, Cavs, Denver, Warriors, Knicks for Munaf. Title odds show Thunder +245, Nuggets 6-1, Cavs 7.5-1, Knicks 8.5-1, Rockets 11-1. Mack picks Thunder over Cavs; Munaf predicts Knicks emerge from the East, citing depth, health, and Brunson's leadership, while both name Golden State the best non-Thunder Western threat. They expect Knicks-Thunder Finals (12-1 exact) with Knicks as a value play at 30-1. In division futures, they call the Cavs locks in the Central, Magic favorites in the Southeast, Bulls as a win-total over sleeper, and Thunder runaway winners in the Northwest. Spurs, led by Wembanyama's ascendance, are their pick to challenge Houston in the Southwest; Dallas could surprise if Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis mesh. They project the Pacific race between Warriors (+185) and Clippers (+175), favoring Golden State's health and chemistry. Discussion closes on Jonathan Kuminga's two-year $48 M deal—potential trade chip more than core piece. Best bets: Mackenzie likes Milwaukee under 43.5 wins due to defensive decline and Giannis uncertainty; Munaf backs Memphis under 41.5 given injuries to Bane, Clark, and weak defense. They also praise Orlando's continuity, fade Atlanta overhype, and recommend Thunder futures as the smart chalk. Closing plugs remind listeners to grab Mackenzie's season package and enter Pregame's Beat Dave Esler contest for $500 prizes. Both hosts sign off energized for tip-off and weekly NBA coverage ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Álvaro Martín, el Coach Carlos Morales y Martín Zeitune (CM de @RitmoNBA) analizan diversos temas de la actualidad de la NBA a un par de semanas de arrancar una nueva temporada.00:00 Intro01:31 Rockets pierden a VanVleet (y la maldición de Kevin Durant)13:26 Para el comisionado, la NBA es una liga de highlights27:16 Entrenadores en la cuerda floja esta temporada48:52 Russell Westbrook, un MVP que busca equipo ¡Síguenos y suscríbete!https://linktr.ee/ritmonbaRitmo NBA#nba #nbaenespañol #nbaespañol #alvaromartin #ritmo #baloncesto #basquetbol #basquet #carlosmorales #coachmorales #martinzeitune

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Co-Host of the Bradeaux & Will Show, Rockets Analyst Bradeaux, about his preseason takes, Sengun's improvement, how Amen looks, what he's seeing from Sheppard, if the Rockets can beat the Over/Under Win Total and if Steven Adams is ahead of his time. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (1:16) Is Sengun Rockets PG? (2:25) Sengun shooting improving? (3:07) Amen Thompson more fluid shooter? (4:29) Has Amen's handle gotten better? (5:19) Forget labels with Rockets? (7:39) Is Reed Sheppard 5th starter? Who should be? (11:05) Better Rockets Ball Movement? (14:00) Over/Under win total without VanVleet? (17:04) Championship off table without VanVleet? (18:35) Durant makes it look easy! (19:26) Warning for Udoka on KD? (22:21) Is JD Davison legit? (25:40) Is Steven Adams part of the future of sports? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #amenthompson #reedsheppard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys are back! A catchup on Kevin's vacation and a look back at last week's episode with Justin and Chase Bunker plus of course, some Jacksonville talk. In Warm Up Jumpers, Fred VanVleet has torn his ACL during an offseason workout. What this means for Houston's standing in the West and what their options will be moving forward. Then, the Sixers are back being the Sixers. Jared McCain suffers a setback with a torn UCL and it's still unclear when Joel Embiid and Paul George will play. The guys also talk Quentin Grimes new deal and what it means long term. Next, a trip to the Bay as the Warriors re-sign Jonathan Kuminga, ending a long offseason saga. They also talk the Warriors adding Al Horford. Finally, Who's Ballin Who's Fallin and another round of Immaculate Grid.

Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the major injuries that have occured during the offseason to a few teams accross the league and how that can change the landscape of the NBA. The guys also speak about the bizzare 11 pm start time to some games this season.

En este episodio, nos vamos a fondo con los Rockets de Houston y nos ponemos al día con las noticias más importantes de días recientes.Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

Nesta semana, Denis Botana e Danilo Silvestre trazem o terceiro dos SEIS episódios de PREVIEW da temporada 2024-25 da NBA. Analisamos uma divisão por semana e hoje é o dia da DIVISÃO SUDESTE. Hora de falar do Orlando Magic, liderado pela dupla Paolo Banchero e Franz Wagner e que agora tem a ajuda de Desmond Bane. Também temos o intrigante Atlanta Hawks de Trae Young, o sempre perigoso Miami Heat e dois dos piores times da NBA, o Charlotte Hornets e o Washington Wizards. Também falamos da lesão que tirou Fred VanVleet da próxima temporada do forte Houston Rockets.Temos uma planilha que vamos usar para guiar nossos previews e vocês podem ter acesso a ela também. Lá tem campanha do ano passado, pontos fortes e fracos de cada time, quem chegou e quem saiu e o elenco completo.Como já é TRADIÇÃO, quem guia nosso Preview é nossa parceira KTO. Usamos as odds da página deles para ver qual a expectativa de total de vitórias de cada um dos times e apostamos se vai ser mais ou menos que esse previsto. No Both Teams Played Hard respondemos perguntas sobre nossa rotina e a história da enterrada. ...NESTE EPISÓDIOIntrodução ao tema - 0:40Carinha do Jabá - 3:30Rockets sem VanVleet - 5:03 Orlando Magic - 16:08Atlanta Hawks - 28:43Miami Heat - 45:31Charlotte Hornets - 57:32 Washington Wizards - 1:06:10Both Teams Played Hard - 1:20:08...|OS PARÇAS DO BOLA PRESA|ASSINE O BOLA PRESA E RECEBA CONTEÚDO EXCLUSIVO São planos de R$14 e R$20 reais e mais de 80 podcasts para apoiadores.O BOLA PRESA É PARCEIRO DA KTO Faça suas apostas na NBA ou em qualquer outro esporte na KTO =) .CAMISETAS INSIDER Com nosso cupom BOLAPRESA você tem 15% OFF, já aplicado automático se usar o link abaixo:

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Houston Rockets' outlook after Fred VanVleet's devastating ACL injury and reveal just how big a blow it is to Houston's contender status. Can Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard fill that void or does losing VanVleet put the brakes on their title chase, even with KD on the team? Plus, Dan shares insights from Knicks Media Day with fresh details on Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns.(2:35) The Big Number: Fred VanVleet's injury(15:37) Little Numbers: Amen Thompson Net Rating(22:08) Little Numbers: Reed Sheppard 3PT shooting(26:30) Little Numbers: Rockets $1,255,588 under first apron(32:07) Little Numbers: Rockets future first round picks(39:11) New York Knicks media day recap

Seth and Sean discuss Rockets G Fred VanVleet's ACL tear and assess Tim Bontemps of ESPN's thought that it will allow the Rockets to unleash Amen Thompson this season.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bryson AKA ⁨@RedNationBlogga⁩ about Fred VanVleet's injury and its effect on the Rockets. Who replaces VanVleet's production & value on the roster? Are there title hopes gone? What are a couple potential trade options? (:41) How Tough is it to replace VanVleet? (3:00) Is Depth an issue? (8:58) Was VanVleet injury avoidable? (10:42) Should Lakers Title Odds Have Jumped Rockets? (15:53) How does Amen Thompson's role change? (18:00) New Starting Lineup? (23:17) Is Reed Sheppard ready for more? (31:00) Is Coby White Trade Option? (33:18) Is Malik Monk Trade Option? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #fredvanvleet #amenthompson #reedsheppard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet's potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets' hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year's NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron's future and much more! Plus, some referee points of emphasis for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth and Sean discuss Rockets' G Fred VanVleet's ACL tear being just the most recent devastating thing to happen in Houston sports. Who worships these sports gods and why?!

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Knicks storming back again to stun the Celtics, Mitchell Robinson's fantastic game (besides the airball FT), Porzingis' illness, SGA scoring 34 points in three quarters, the Thunder's swirling defense on Jokic, and more. That, plus whether the Warriors can survive without Steph Curry for a week, VanVleet and the Rockets pushing back the deadline date on his $44.9 million team option, and overall good guy, Jrue Holiday.▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Rudy Gobert dominating the small-ball Lakers to help the Wolves advance, LeBron's odd postgame comments regarding AD, VanVleet and Amen Thompson helping the Rockets avoid elimination, Steve Kerr waiving the white flag, and Dillon Brooks admitting to deliberately attacking Steph's injured thumb. That, plus Dyson Daniels wins Most Improved Player and a Cavs-Pacers series preview.

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Rudy Gobert dominating the small-ball Lakers to help the Wolves advance, LeBron's odd postgame comments regarding AD, VanVleet and Amen Thompson helping the Rockets avoid elimination, Steve Kerr waiving the white flag, and Dillon Brooks admitting to deliberately attacking Steph's injured thumb. That, plus Dyson Daniels wins Most Improved Player and a Cavs-Pacers series preview.