Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@dunots) from the Red Nation Hoops hoops podcast to break down the 2026-27 Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops HERE. Follow Forrest on Twitch HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO

2:57 - Rockets’ offseason approach

12:58 - Amen Thompson’s extension and development

17:43 - The Amen Thompson-Alperen Sengun fit

26:25 - Marcus Smart’s fit

31:49 - Reed Sheppard’s development

36:20 - Jabari Smith at the 5?!?

44:49 - The Kevin Durant experience

50:21 - Will the Rockets play more in transition?

51:40 - Biggest needs

52:39 - Is Houston’s defense underrated?