The Right Time: Vinnie Goodwill on the Nets' balance, the Warriors & MVP contenders

Bomani Jones and Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports discuss the ups and downs of the NBA season thus far (1:00), including the possibility that NBA players will get the COVID-19 vaccine (4:48), the balance of the Nets several games into James Harden’s run with the team, and whether or not Kevin Durant’s game looks any more “fun” than it did in Golden State (22:47). Plus, the performance of the Warriors thus far (41:49), as well as some discussion on the MVP as it relates to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Joel Embiid (49:49).

Shaq insists it's championship or bust for Harden (1:43)

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The Hoop Collective: Possible Roster Moves For Contending Teams

Brian Windhorst, Ohm Youngmisuk and Tim MacMahon discuss an apparent change in chemistry for the Clippers, potential landing spots for Bradley Beal should he become available, as well as some teams who could look to make big roster moves this season. Plus, the amazing Lou Dort.

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Ayton has season-high 26 points, Suns beat Rockets 109-103

— Deandre Ayton had season highs with 26 points and 17 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 109-103 on Wednesday night to end a two-game skid.

Wood goes coast to coast for the tough bucket (0:19)

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Courtside: Chris Holtmann previews Ohio State's showdown against Purdue. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on Baylor's Kim Mulkey

Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich tip off the podcast discussing Kim Mulkey’s comments about playing college basketball during a pandemic, if there’s a home court advantage this season, not panicking over Michigan’s loss, Auburn’s Sharife Cooper bursting onto the scene, Gonzaga Watch and Iowa’s roster construction. Then, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann joins the show to talk about Kyle Young’s throwback style, an update on Seth Towns, Dakich wanting to take a bullet for Holtmann, Jae’Sean Tate making an impact with the Rockets and the happiest he’s ever seen his team. Later, quick hitters on Baylor, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas Tech.

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Oladipo touts Rockets' potential after debut

Victor Oladipo exuded optimism about the Rockets after his franchise debut, saying, "I know that better days are ahead for the Houston Rockets, and I'm looking forward to being a part of those special days."

Oladipo's 32-point debut not enough for Houston in loss (2:10)

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Bulls beat Rockets 125-120; Oladipo solid in Houston debut

— Zach LaVine scored 33 points, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a strong effort by Victor Oladipo in his Houston debut, beating the Rockets 125-120 on Monday night.

Bulls clear lane as Wood flies through with the tomahawk (0:18)

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Oladipo gets first bucket with the Rockets (0:19)

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NBA Power Rankings: Where the James Harden trade sends the Nets

How does the trade that shook up the NBA shake up our latest rankings?

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Rockets GM: Draft pick haul the 'best currency'

Rockets GM Rafael Stone cited the "flexibility" provided by the historic haul of first-round draft picks the franchise received in the James Harden trade as the reason he chose to deal the perennial MVP candidate to the Nets over other offers.

Rockets GM excited by flexibility of Harden deal (1:02)

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Spurs end 4-game home skid, top short-handed Rockets 103-91

— DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Dejounte Murray had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the undermanned Houston Rockets 103-91 on Saturday, snapping a four-game home losing streak.

Rockets' Mason Jones drains the jumper while falling (0:19)

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Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate gets to the basket for and-1 (0:19)

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Nwaba, Jones connect in traffic for the and-1 bucket (0:21)

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Tate sends Murray's shot off the court (0:17)

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Wood dishes behind-the-back pass to Kurucs for the bucket (0:20)

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Harden: No disrespect to Rockets on way out

New Nets guard James Harden says he doesn't believe he was disrespectful to anyone at the end of his career in Houston but regrets the way the situation unfolded.