Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss:

-Cam Whitmore traded to the Wizards.

-Reacting to the details for Dorian-Finney Smith’s contract

-Why the DFS signing and the Cam Whitmore trade should be viewed as one big transaction

-Will Houston regret trading Whitmore?

-Where does Houston stack up in the Western Conference?

-Is OKC in a tier of it’s own? Are they a “Warriors’ level threat”?

-Can Houston or Denver credibly be at OKC’s level?

-How good is Kevin Durant at age 37?

-What could hold Houston back as a team?

-Is Alperen Sengun still being overlooked nationally?

-Could next season be a breakout year for Reed Sheppard?

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap the Rockets known free agency moves. Topics include:

-Could anyone have seen this summer coming for the Rockets?

-Thoughts on the Jabari Smith extension

-Does Smith still possess All-Star potential?

-Reacting to the Dorian Finney-Smith contract

-Does Cam Whitmore have a future in Houston?

-Why did Houston bring Clint Capela back?

-Are the Rockets ready to compete with the Thunder in the Western Conference?

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the Houston Rockets’ stunning acquisition of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

Topics include:

-Initial reactions to the trade

-Grading the deal for both teams

-Short and long-term ramifications for the team

-How does Kevin Durant fit in Houston?

-Will KD and Fred VanVleet get extended soon?

-What other moves can Houston make?

-Who starts for the Rockets next season? Amen Thompson or Tari Eason?

-How good is Houston next year? Can they win the title?

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