Houston sports takes and humor delivered by Ross Bolen. Apologies not included.
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This show will be the things that interest me and hopefully you enjoy! It will range from sports, tech, music, movies, TV and whatever else is going on currently that I think is interesting.
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros sweeping the Red Sox at Fenway, Alex Bregman's bat catching fire, Kikuchi's first two starts, Arrighetti's strikeout record, Justin Verlander's continued recovery, and great news regarding Kyle Tucker. Support our sponsors: Babbel.com/BTC for up to 60% OFF! Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented b…
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Ross Bolen discusses the moves made by general manager Dana Brown at the trade deadline to add pitchers Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson, and pleads with Astros fans to chill out. Support our sponsors: Babbel.com/BTC for up to 60% OFF! Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros retaking the division lead, needs at the trade deadline, and questions that need answering with 60 games remaining. Support our sponsors: Babbel.com/BTC for up to 60% OFF! Goodr.com/BTC for FREE shipping Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Do the Rockets have too much young talent? w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * Why Summer League left Salman speechless * Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore appear too good for Summer League * In-depth observations of Reed Sheppard’s first two games * Why Sheppard is more than just a shooter * What could hold him back in the future? * Cam Whitmore builds upon his …
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How good can Reed Sheppard be? w/ Tony Jones
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba): * Analyzing the pre-draft Nets/Rockets trade * Was it smart for Houston to send Brooklyn their picks back? * The upside of the future Suns picks the Rockets acquired * Will they trade for Kevin Durant? Devin Booker? * What is Reed Sheppard's upside as a prospect? * How does…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros heating up in June, demands an apology from haters and doubters, gives credit where it's due for the turnaround, and looks ahead to what's coming in July. Support our sponsors: Babbel.com/BTC for up to 60% OFF! Lucy.co/BTC (code "BTC" for 20% OFF your first order) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingThe…
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Is Reed Sheppard to the Rockets a lock? w/ Ben DuBose
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) discuss: -Will the Rockets keep or trade the 3rd overall pick? -What sort of return would Houston want for #3? -Is trading out or trading down more feasible? -Who do we think the Rockets ultimately take? Who's going to be available? -Who do we want the Rockets to take? Best fit? -Are Donovan Cl…
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More NBA Draft talk + Can Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson play together long-term? w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * Debating one last time if Houston should keep or trade the 3rd overall pick * What player checks the most boxes that could be available at 3? * Which 3-4 prospects do we believe the Rockets should try and keep out of theoretical trade packages this summer? * Can Amen Thompson and Al…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros injury woes, continued issues closing out games, and schedule for the rest of June. Plus, where things stand in the AL West. Support our sponsors: Goodr.com/BTC for FREE shipping Lucy.co/BTC (code "BTC" for 20% OFF your first order) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: Bo…
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Analyzing the 2024 NBA Draft w/ @ChuckingDarts
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and NBA draft analyst @ChuckingDarts discuss: * How strong is the of the 2024 NBA Draft? * Which prospects are most likely to become All-Stars? * Why is there so much skepticism about Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard? * The cases for drafting Zaccharie Risacher and Matas Buzelis in the Top 5 * Is Zach Edey being underval…
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Rafael Stone extended, Rockets climb to 3rd in the draft, and more w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * An overview of the 2023-24 Houston Rockets season * Thoughts on Rockets GM Rafael Stone receiving an extension * Houston climbing to 3rd in the 2024 NBA Draft * Should Houston keep or trade the pick? What’s a good asking price? All that and more. Look for RNH on Apple, Google, Spoti…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros getting back on track during their 10-game home stand, Kyle Tucker's performance through 50 games, Framber Valdez going rogue, and Jose Urquidy's pending return. Support our sponsors: Lucy.co/BTC (code "BTC" for 20% OFF your first order) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: Bolen…
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Ross Bolen discusses how the Houston Astros can turn their season around, the Rockets winning the #3 pick in the NBA Draft, and the upcoming Texans schedule release. Support our sponsors: Goodr.com/BTC for FREE shipping Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Astros-Mariners Series, J. J. Watt's Return?
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros-Mariners series, his experience in the Diamond Club at Friday night's game, who's to blame for the team's current struggles, and J. J. Watt's potential return to the Texans. Support our sponsors: Lucy.co/BTC for 20% OFF your first order Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenM…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros picking up consecutive wins in Mexico, Joey Loperfido being called up to the majors, and the Texans draft results. Support our sponsors: Goodr.com/BTC for FREE shipping BlueChew.com (code "BTC" to receive your first month FREE) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Texans Unveil New Uniforms, Astros Still Trash
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Ross Bolen faces the ugly truth regarding the Astros continued struggles, evaluates the new Texans uniforms, and discusses complaining about officiating in professional sports. Support our sponsors: Goodr.com/BTC for FREE shipping BlueChew.com (code "BTC" to receive your first month FREE) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented b…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros and their 6-12 start, where things have gone wrong so far this season, and who to blame. Plus, a performance review for the 2023-2024 Houston Rockets. Support our sponsors: BlueChew.com (code "BTC" to receive your first month FREE) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.…
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Is Jalen Green better without Alperen Sengun? w/ Forrest Walker
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(Recorded March 31st) Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * On the Rockets continued success * Can Houston make the Play-In Tournament? * Other than shooting, where is Jalen Green improving? * Is Green playing better because of Alperen Sengun’s absence? * How does Sengun fit into Houston’s long-term plans? * Reacting to…
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Astros Swept by Yankees, Rockets Streak Ends
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Ross Bolen has a meltdown over the Astros opening their season getting swept by the Yankees at home, and laments the end of the Rockets' impressive winning streak. Support our sponsors: MyBookie.ag (code "ROSS" for 50% signup bonus up to $1,000) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Ross Bolen gets fired up for Houston Astros Opening Day and breaks down what he wants to see from each player this season in order for the team to win another World Series. Support our sponsors: TheFreezePipe.com (code "BTC" for 10% OFF) MyBookie.ag (code "ROSS" for 50% signup bonus up to $1,000) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Pre…
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Can the Rockets make the Play-In Tournament w/ Forrest Walker
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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 effi…
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Rockets Catching Stride, Texans Off-Season Moves
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Ross Bolen discusses the red hot Rockets catching stride as the NBA regular season winds down and the Texans off-season moves. Support our sponsor: MyBookie.ag (code "ROSS" for 50% signup bonus up to $1,000) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
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How excited should the Rockets be about Jalen Green's recent play? w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: * Alperen Sengun likely out for the season * Cam Whitmore out for three weeks * What are the Rockets remaining goals for the season? * Amen Thompson excitement * Reacting to Jalen Green's scoring outbursts * Where does Green rank among Houston's other prospects? All that and more. Loo…
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Dissecting Rafael Stone's tenure, the Jalen Green conundrum, and Tari Eason's season-ending surgery
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Possible fallout from Tari Eason’s season ending surgery -Reacting to Jalen Green’s latest scoring outburst -What is the proper way to react to these games? -Has Green put concerns about his starting spot to bed? -Grading Rafael Stone’s tenure as GM of the Rockets -Where does Stone r…
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Ross Bolen evaluates the Houston Rockets through 60 games, shares his frustration with the front office, and discusses where the franchise goes from here. Support our sponsor: TheFreezePipe.com (code "BTC" for 10% OFF) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros signing Jose Altuve through 2029, left-handed closer Josh Hader signing a 5-year deal, and what else the team needs to accomplish this off-season. Plus, checking in on the Rockets. Support our sponsor: FactorMeals.com/btc50 (code "btc50" for 50% OFF) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen…
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Are the Rockets still not embracing Alperen Şengün? w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Rockets bench Alperen Şengün in crunch time -Houston's reluctance to embrace Sengun as the franchise player -The continued pushback of this reality -Why is Houston still feverishly pursuing centers at the deadline? -What should they aim to achieve at the trade deadline? -Who are some…
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Should the Rockets make a panic trade? w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Why have the Rockets struggled so much since Christmas? -Is Houston regressing to the mean as a team? -If they miss the play-in tournament, is this season a failure? -What is a reasonable goal for the remainder of the season? -Should the Rockets make a trade for the sole purpose of m…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Texans getting knocked out of the playoffs by the Baltimore Ravens, the season on the whole, and how the Texans can build from here. Support our sponsor: FactorMeals.com/btc50 (code "btc50" for 50% OFF) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans beating the piss out of the Cleveland Browns, key factors in Houston's first playoff victory since 2019, potential matchups in the divisional round, teams courting offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, and the Cowboys shitting the bed yet again. Support our sponsor: FactorMeals.com/btc50 (code "btc50" for 50% O…
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Is Jalen Green still on the hot seat? w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Jalen Green's improved play -Has Green secured his starting spot? -Cam Whitmore's monster production -Is Whitmore a better prospect than Green? -How did so many teams pass on Whitmore? -The competition for Green's spot in Houston's core -Alperen Sengun's ridiculous 3-week stretch -Wi…
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Ross Bolen celebrates the Houston Texans winning the AFC South for the first time since 2019, reflects on the franchise's road back to relevancy, and mentally prepares for Wild Card Weekend. Support our sponsor: FactorMeals.com/btc50 (code "btc50" for 50% OFF) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Analyzing Jalen Green's struggles w/ Forrest Walker
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) analyze Jalen Green's recent struggles for the Rockets (late upload). Topics include: -The cause of Jalen Green's struggles -Do we still believe in Green the player? -How can the Rockets help Green out? -Ime Udoka's 4th quarter benchings of Green -Will Udoka continue to start Green? -Will the …
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Mapping out "Phase 2" of the Rockets rebuild w/ Michael Shapiro
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chron.com's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss: -What was the goal of Phase 2? Has that changed? -How long does Phase 2 last? What does Phase 3 look like? -Who are the "untouchables" on the Rockets? -How will extension negotiations with Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun look? -How have Jalen Green's struggles impacted Hou…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Texans beating the Titans, Tennessee's use of the classic Houston Oilers uniform, Houston's playoff hopes, and Scarface's Tiny Desk concert. Support our sponsor: FactorMeals.com/btc50 (code "btc50" for 50% OFF) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Texans-Jets, Shohei Ohtani, Rockets Updates
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Ross Bolen discusses the Texans losing to the Jets, Rockets fans turning on Jalen Green, and Shohei Ohtani's monster contract. Support our sponsor: FactorMeals.com/btc50 (code "btc50" for 50% OFF) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans win over the Denver Broncos, Ime Udoka telling off LeBron James, and the Astros resigning themselves to losing Alex Bregman. Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
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Re-thinking Rockets young core w/ Chuck (@ChuckingDarts)
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Chuck (@ChuckingDarts) discuss: * A deep dive into how good the Rockets have been * Did either of us expect this? * Is Alperen Sengun the franchise player? * How should the Rockets build around Sengun? * What kind of roster will the Rockets need long-term? * Is Jalen Green the most obvious co-star candidate for Sengun…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Texans loss to the Jaguars, atrocious officiating, embarrassing offensive line, and C. J. Stroud's performance. Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
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The Alperen Sengun victory lap w/ Dan Favale
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale (@danfavale) discuss: -How surprising is the Rockets hot start? -Is there an element of luck with some of this? -Dan recalibrates his views on Alperen Sengun -Has the Rockets front office regained some respect? -Ime Udoka's impact on Dillon Brooks -Why we shouldn't discredit GM Rafael Ston…
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Texans-Bengals, Rockets-Nuggets, Joe Espada
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Ross Bolen discusses the Texans win over the Bengals, Rockets win over the Nuggets, and Joe Espada being introduced as the new manager of the Astros. CALL THE HOTLINE: 888-203-2339 Support our sponsor: Birddogs.com/BTC (code "BTC" for free hat with order) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Are the Rockets good now? w/ Adam Spolane
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) talks with Sports Radio 610's Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) about the Rockets 4-game winning streak. Topics include: -What's changed from the first 3 games? -What's sustainable and what's unsustainable? -Why fans are overthinking Jalen Green -Why aren't Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun playing more together? -How have Fred Va…
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Ross Bolen discusses C. J. Stroud's record-setting performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, evaluates the Houston Texans through week 9, checks in on the 3-3 Rockets, and shares his concerns about the ongoing Astros managerial search. CALL THE HOTLINE: 888-203-2339 Support our sponsor: Birddogs.com/BTC (code "BTC" for free hat with order) Subs…
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Ross Bolen reacts to the Rangers winning the World Series, digests Dusty Baker's comments on criticism, discusses the search for a new manager, and sets expectations for this off-season. Plus, a check-in with the Rockets and Texans. CALL THE HOTLINE: 888-203-2339 Support our sponsor: MyBookie.ag (code "ROSS" for deposit bonus) Subscribe on YouTube:…
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5 Early Rockets observations w/ Michael Shapiro
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) of the Houston Chronicle come up with 5 stat-free observations for the early season Rockets. Topics include: * Alperen Sengun's undeniability * Rockets concerning bench units * Cam Whitmore's absence from the rotation * Ime Udoka resonating with the young talent * Dillon Brooks' two-way impac…
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2023-24 Houston Rockets season preview w/ Craig Ackerman
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) previews the 2023-24 Houston Rockets with play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) of Space City Home Network. Topics include: * Reasonable internal/external goals for the season? * Will Ime Udoka give Alperen Sengun a fair shake? * Is Jabari Smith due for a snap-back season? * Can Amen Thompson be in the Roo…
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Ross Bolen begins grieving the 2023 Houston Astros after a disappointing ALCS loss to the Texas Rangers, discusses what went wrong in game 7, points out which players earned their paychecks, evaluates Dusty Baker's decision-making, recaps a frustrating season on the whole, and gives hope for the future with several reasons for Houston sports fans t…
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Ross Bolen recaps and discusses the biggest moments in game 5 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and Arlington Rangers. CALL THE HOTLINE: 888-203-2339 Support our sponsor: MyBookie.ag (code "ROSS" for deposit bonus) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros dropping the first two games of the ALCS at home against the Arlington Rangers. Also, the Texans winning 20-13 over the Saints. CALL THE HOTLINE: 888-203-2339 Support our sponsor: Birddogs.com/BTC (code "BTC" for free hat with order) Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: B…
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Fantasy basketball projections for the young Rockets w/ Josh Lloyd
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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and @LockedOnFantasyBasketball host Josh Lloyd (@redrock_bball) project the Houston Rockets from a fantasy basketball perspective and, more broadly, as prospects moving forward. The two also discuss how much of an upgrade Ime Udoka could be to Stephen Silas. Subscribe to the free RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com Loo…
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