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ESPN Texans reporter D.J. Bien-Aime joins Paul Gallant to break down the Texans’ massive offseason, the growing questions around C.J. Stroud’s future, Houston’s revamped offensive identity, Kamari Lassiter contract projections, and why the Texans might be even BETTER in 2026.

Has rock bottom even happened yet?

This NFL ball knower KNOWS ball.

Varun Shankar joins the show to break down the end of a frustrating season for the Houston Rockets and what comes next. We discuss: • Houston’s playoff collapse • Whether the Rockets are overrating this core • Amen Thompson & Sengun fit concerns • Tari Eason’s uncertain future • Coaching staff questions • The Kevin Durant burner controversy • Why Rockets fans are so divided • NBA media access issues • Whether Houston is REALLY close to contention

If you're not sick of C.J. Stroud after his disastrous playoff performance, you'll DEFINITELY be sick of hearing his name by the end of this offseason... Plus, Houston Chronicle Rockets beat reporter Varun Shankar ( @Byvarunshankar ) weighs in on the end of this Rockets season. And can the Astros be ANY MORE of a disaster right now?? Or is it possible for them to go lower???

The Houston Rockets season is officially over… and the more we learn, the worse it looks. Paul breaks down a frustrating, confusing year that somehow ends with the Rockets thinking they’re close — despite another first-round exit, major offensive issues, and a roster that still doesn’t make sense. Are they stuck? And is the front office being a little delusional about where this team actually stands? Then… the Kevin Durant burner account drama. New reports suggest it wasn’t just “Twitter nonsense” — it may have been a real distraction inside the locker room that never truly got resolved. So why didn’t anyone in Houston media dig deeper into the biggest story of the season? Plus — we pivot to the Texans: The franchise isn’t going anywhere (no relocation drama here) CJ Stroud...looks locked in?? And more! 🎙️ Watch Gallant Says LIVE: Mondays & Thursdays at 8PM CT (plus after major Houston sports moments)

The Rockets are still alive… somehow. We start with what we’re actually watching right now — a team that refuses to go away, what it means, and whether any of it is sustainable. Then it’s an Astros reality check. The injuries, the pitching issues, and where this team actually stands right now — not where we want them to be. From there, we dive into the Texans draft and what really matters coming out of it. Does Houston finally have an identity? Are they building the right way around CJ Stroud? And what should expectations be going forward? Plus, Lance Zierlein joins the show to break down the Texans’ approach, the offensive line shift, and how the league viewed their picks.

Lance Zierlein joins the show to break down the Texans’ draft — and why Houston may have finally figured out what they want to be offensively. We get into: The Texans’ new identity up front Why they’re prioritizing physical, “ass kicker” offensive linemen How this helps CJ Stroud moving forward What the league really thought of Houston’s picks Plus, we get into draft terminology (yes… it gets weird), positional value, and how teams actually evaluate talent behind the scenes.