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by Dave Hardisty

Welcome to the ClutchFans podcast, covering all the latest about the greatest team on the planet — the Houston Rockets. One of the largest fan communities on the web dedicated to a single team, ClutchFans has been the home away from from for Houston Rockets fans since Dave Hardisty (“Clutch”) founded it in 1996.

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  1. SHOCKING Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers! De'Aaron Fox to Spurs & Houston Rockets Trade Deadline Plans | ClutchFans Podcast

    The NBA trade deadline (Feb 6) hasn't even arrived yet and the league is already turned upside down! Luka Doncic is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers in a stunning blockbuster move, sending Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. Following that stunner, the San Antonio Spurs landed De'Aaron Fox in…

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  2. Houston Rockets Draft Decisions: Who Will Be the #3 Pick?

    It's officially NBA Draft Week! Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the options before the Houston Rockets as they approach the June 26th NBA Draft, holding the #3 pick and the #44 pick. Is it really down to Donovan Clingan and Reed Sheppard as options? The pair also discuss trade-down options...

  3. The Houston Rockets options in the 2024 NBA Draft

    Dave Hardisty and David Weiner dive into the Houston Rockets' options with the #3 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, discussing the possible selections of Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland and more. The two also discuss the Rockets going big...

  4. Rockets Trade for Steven Adams, Trade Deadline Looms

    Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Houston Rockets trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for center Steven Adams, trade rumors involving Mikal Bridges, other NBA Trade deadline possibilities for the Rockets and the current state of the young prospects like Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, Alperen...

  5. On the KPJ trade and future of the Rockets

    The Houston Rockets are back to being a professional NBA team once again. The Rockets finally ended the Kevin Porter Jr. era on Tuesday, coughing up two second-round picks in order to unload his contract to the Oklahoma City Thunder, getting back the contract of Victor Oladipo and third-year...

  6. The Houston Rockets draft... JABARI SMITH JR!!!

    Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) and David Weiner (@bimathug) discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and how the Houston Rockets came away with Jabari Smith Jr. (#3), Tari Eason (#17) and TyTy Washington (#29) -- what looks like another impressive haul for Rockets GM Rafael Stone. They also discuss possible Eric...

  7. On the NBA Draft, the Christian Wood trade and — is Eric Gordon next?

    With Draft Week here, Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Christian Wood trade and options they like for the Rockets at #3, #17 and #26 in the NBA Draft

  8. Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen

    The Houston Chronicle beat writer joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss 25+ years of covering Rockets basketball, plus what's in store for the current squad

  9. Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

    Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the lottery results and the options that the Rockets, holding the third and 17th picks, will have in the 2022 NBA Draft

  10. Recapping the Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft

    Dave Hardisty and David Weiner go in depth on the podcast on how the Houston Rockets did in the 2021 NBA Draft

  11. Houston’s options heading into the 2021 NBA Draft

    David Weiner ("BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty as they talk about Jalen Green, Evan Mobley and all the prospects potentially available to the Houston Rockets entering the 2021 NBA Draft

  12. Rockets avoid OKC trap, land #2 pick of NBA Draft

    Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss how outrageously fortunate the Houston Rockets are to come away with the #2 pick

  13. Victor Oladipo trade a big disappointment in Houston

    Podcast: How the expectations built a letdown when the Rockets actually did trade away Victor Oladipo

  14. Discussing the End of an Era: The James Harden Trade

    The sobering reality -- Dave Hardisty and David Weiner discuss the Rockets trading superstar James Harden and facing an uncertain future

  15. Podcast: Russell Westbrook is gone, will James Harden stay?

    David Weiner ("BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty as they talk about the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade and the rapidly-changing Rockets

  16. Podcast: Capela trade rumors, the deadline and Westbrook’s fit in Houston

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the "changed" Rockets and how trading Clint Capela may now be necessary

  17. Discussing the Russell Westbrook Blockbuster

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to (somewhat) try to talk him off the ledge on the Russell Westbrook trade

  18. What in the world is going on with the Rockets?

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss all the insanity going on at Toyota Center

  19. Another loss to Warriors sets up a long summer for Rockets

    Dave & MK try to make sense of another painful Rockets loss against a familiar foe

  20. Rockets show Warriors they aren’t going away

    Houston gets a huge home win in Game 4 as Dave & MK discuss how the Rockets, now in a tied series, can knock off the Warriors

  21. On Game 3, Eric Gordon’s impact and the officiating controversy

    Dave and MK discuss Houston's big overtime win over the Warriors

  22. Rockets close out the Jazz, prep for a likely Warriors matchup

    MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to wrap up the Rockets 4-1 series win and preview the juggernaut matchup likely on deck

  23. Podcast: On Game 2, Harden’s dominance and the Boogie Cousins injury

    Dave and MK discuss all things Game 2 as the Rockets take a 2-0 series lead over the Jazz

  24. Podcast: On the Rockets blowout Game 1 win and the MVP Race

    MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets big win over the Jazz and the MVP battle between Harden and Giannis

  25. On De’Anthony Melton and the Rockets 2018 Draft, plus LeBron and free agency

    For a team holding just the 46th pick of the draft, the Houston Rockets did quite well for themselves. The Rockets drafted USC guard De’Anthony Melton at 46, getting tremendous value in selecting a guy who has enormous defensive potential, but they didn’t stop there. The Rockets acquired the 52nd...

  26. The Rockets and the 2018 NBA Draft

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to discuss the 2018 NBA Draft and the role it plays in the Houston Rockets offseason

  27. A devastating Game 7 loss and what’s next for the Rockets

    Picking up the pieces of a lost opportunity as Rockets fall 101-92 in Game 7

  28. Defense shines again as Rockets take Game 5, go up 3-2 on Warriors

    Discussing the gutsy Game 5 win that came with a price -- can the Rockets now survive Chris Paul's injury?

  29. Podcast: On the Game 4 classic and the Lebron-centric offseason

    Discussing Houston's huge Game 4 win at Oracle and an early look at the tough questions Daryl Morey and the Rockets have to answer this offseason.

  30. Podcast: Defense picks up, Rockets even series with blowout win

    On Houston's Game 2 blowout win of Golden State -- the defensive adjustments, the big games from Tucker and Gordon and the Luc Mbah a Moute mystery

  31. Podcast: On the Game 1 loss and Houston’s dwindling bench

    Homecourt advantage is gone, but of bigger concern, the Golden State Warriors are playing their best basketball at the right time. Kevin Durant looked unstoppable Monday night and Klay Thompson hit several big shots as the Rockets fell 119-106 in Game 1 to the Warriors, setting up what is...

  32. Podcast: CP3 finishes off Jazz, Rockets-Warriors on deck

    Discussing Chris Paul's brilliant night, the underrated PJ Tucker, James Harden's funk/illness and a Western Conference Finals preview.

  33. Podcast: Rockets lose homecourt advantage as Jazz even series 1-1

    Discussing Game 2 -- how Utah adjusted, how the Rockets adjusted to the adjustments and can someone wake up Houston's bench?

  34. Podcast: Harden powers Rockets past Utah in Game 1 and a check-in on Russell Westbrook

    Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss the Rockets 110-96 Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz and much more.

  35. Podcast: Rockets finish off Wolves, prep for Jazz or Thunder

    Dave Hardisty talks to MK Bower about the series win over Minnesota and the possible matchups in the second round.

  36. LeBron James pursuit looms over Rockets as trade deadline nears

    How the slim chance of landing LeBron James this summer impacts the Rockets this week at the NBA trade deadline

  37. Podcast: As they near a superstar trio, Rockets go up for sale

    Discussing the addition of Chris Paul, the pursuit of Carmelo Anthony and the shocking news that the Houston Rockets are up for sale.

  38. Podcast: On the Rockets draft and their goal of a superteam in Houston

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Rockets draft and their big plans for free agency starting on Saturday.

  39. On Rockets’ struggles, Carmelo Anthony and the approaching trade deadline

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the Rockets' current woes and what trade possibilities could help them.

  40. Houston Rockets: The surprising contender

    Dave Hardisty & MK Bower discuss the OKC game, the MVP Race, the trade deadline and the surprising 28-9 Houston Rockets.

  41. Are the 2016-17 Houston Rockets a 50-win team?

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk about the Houston Rockets and expectations for the 2016-17 season.

  42. Value-Oriented Rockets set to meet the Summer of Overspending

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss how the Rockets could spend their ~$40 million in free agency

  43. Podcast: Opportunity lost, backs to the wall and the future of the Rockets

    Dave Hardisty and MK Bower discuss what happened in Game 4 and what lies ahead for the Rockets.

  44. Podcast: Rockets pass on NBA Draft for rematch with Warriors

    Were the Rockets better off missing the playoffs to keep their draft pick?

  45. Podcast: On the D-Mo Trade and Houston’s uncertain future

    David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the Donatas Motiejunas trade and what lies ahead for the Houston Rockets.

  46. What in the world is wrong with the Houston Rockets?

    On the McHale firing, the Harden enigma, the Lawson struggle, the fate of Moreyball and how the Rockets can right the ship this season

  47. Some signs of life in Harden, Rockets

    Dave Hardisty & MK Bower recap a big win by the Rockets over the Thunder and discuss how the Rockets are still a work in progress.

  48. Podcast: Talking Rockets, Vipers with new RGV Coach Matt Brase

    Former Rockets Director of Player Development and new Rio Grande Valley Vipers coach Matt Brase talks Rockets with Dave Hardisty.

  49. Podcast: Ty Lawson, Houston Rockets Point Guard

    Ty Lawson is a Houston Rocket. David Weiner joined Dave Hardisty on the ClutchFans podcast to discuss Daryl Morey's big move.

  50. Podcast: On Sergio Llull, Josh Smith and the NBA Draft

    Cap expert David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to talk Rockets offseason -- Sergio Llull, some positive buzz on Josh Smith and the NBA Draft.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the ClutchFans podcast, covering all the latest about the greatest team on the planet — the Houston Rockets. One of the largest fan communities on the web dedicated to a single team, ClutchFans has been the home away from from for Houston Rockets fans since Dave Hardisty (“Clutch”) founded it in 1996.

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