Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to discuss the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka, reflections from the 2022-23 season, biggest roster needs, free-agency targets, the James Harden rumors, trade possibilities and much more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️

0:00 – INTRO
1:26 – The Ime Udoka hire
3:33 – Ime Udoka’s introductory presser
15:54 – What to expect from Ime Udoka’s impact on the roster
17:35 – Thoughts on the core players
17:56 – Jalen Green
22:14 – Alperen Sengun
26:31 – Jabari Smith Jr.
33:22 – Tari Eason and Kevin Porter Jr.
36:41 – K.J. Martin
39:08 – Biggest roster needs
41:58 – How the 2023 NBA draft will inform the Rockets offseason
44:08 – The James Harden rumors
50:09 – How aggressive will the Rockets be this offseason independent of James Harden?
58:07 – Potential trade targets, Jaylen Brown, Mikal Bridges

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