James Harden makes his play for the throne
Podcast: On that classic game and game within the game between James Harden's Rockets and LeBron James' Cavs on Sunday.

Podcast: On that classic game and game within the game between James Harden's Rockets and LeBron James' Cavs on Sunday.
It's Trade Deadline week. We discuss the scenario that every Rocket fan is hoping for -- a Goran Dragic return to Houston.
MK Bower joins the podcast to discuss the Blazers game, Dwight Howard's absence and the lack of production the Rockets are getting at the point.
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty to discuss the halfway point of the NBA season and how the Rockets need more on-court synergy between Harden and Howard.
MK Bower joins Dave Hardisty after Houston's home win over Portland to discuss the state of the Rockets, Corey Brewer's debut and the potential signing of Josh Smith
MK Bower and Dave Hardisty discuss the win over the Knicks, the state of the Rockets and how James Harden's play is warranting serious MVP consideration.
David Weiner (aka "BimaThug") joins Dave Hardisty to discuss Houston's bench depth issues, the possible shift in cap strategy by the Rockets and potential trades they could explore.
MK Bower joins us on the podcast to discuss Ariza's impact, Harden's defense and the impressive 6-0 start for the Houston Rockets.
Cap guru David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty to discuss all the options the Houston Rockets have as NBA free agency officially opens
After the Game 5 win, MK Bower joins the podcast to discuss the Dwight-Omer tag team on Aldridge, Jeremy Lin's transition from goat to hero and James Harden's continuing struggles.
The question posed in Houston's playoff intro seems fitting to ask about James Harden and the Rockets after their two home losses to Portland.
After Houston's shocking loss in the series opener, MK Bower joins Clutch at the Toyota Center to discuss what exactly went wrong for the Rockets.
CSNHouston's Adam Wexler joins us to discuss the matchups and burning questions about the Rockets-Blazers first round series.
Newest Rocket Troy Daniels joins the podcast to discuss how he felt signing a deal with the Houston Rockets and the path he took to get here — from his days lighting it up at VCU to his current long-range assault with the RGV Vipers.
MoiseKapenda Bower ("MK") joins the podcast as we tackle the question: Are the 36-17 Houston Rockets a legit contender in 2013-14?
CSN Houston's Adam Wexler joins us on the podcast to talk about what went wrong against Memphis, the Omer Asik injury situation and what to expect from the Rockets at the NBA trade deadline
Rio Grande Valley Vipers head coach Nevada Smith joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to talk about their three-point shooting success and how Rocket prospects Isaiah Canaan, Robert Covington and Troy Daniels are developing.
David Weiner joins Dave Hardisty on the podcast to talk about the cap and salary impact of an Omer Asik deal and the many trade possibilities around the league.
Dave Hardisty and Lance Thompson discuss the red hot preseason for the Rockets, the Asik-Dwight front court, the power forward woes, the point guard starter competition and Jalen Rose's prediction that Durant will eventually end up in Houston.
Dave Hardisty catches up with former Rockets and Celtics coach Bill Fitch, who talks about the early days of Hakeem and Ralph and how Kevin McHale accepted his 6th Man role. Fitch also puts to rest the idea that the Rockets were offered Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan in a trade for Ralph.
Dave and Lance welcome in Ben DuBose to talk about what they've seen from Media Day and training camp as the 2013-14 Houston Rockets season is on deck.
Dave, Lance and Andrew discuss the Dwight Howard signing, the future for Omer Asik and Jeremy Lin and one very interesting rumor picked up after the press conference about the Rockets and LaMarcus Aldridge.
Clutch, Lance and Andrew talk about Dwight Howard, the possibility of pairing him with Josh Smith, Asik and Lin being shopped, the Thomas Robinson trade. the NBA Draft and even a little Royce White.
It was an honor to have Rockets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager Gersson Rosas on the podcast today.
The NBA Draft is approaching. Dave, Andrew and Lance welcome in NBA Draft analyst Chris Monter of CollegeBasketballNews.com to discuss the draft and some of the prospects that the Rockets will be considering with the 34th pick on Thursday.
Will Dwight Howard and Chris Paul make themselves a package deal? In June, things can change quickly, and the buzzword these days is Chris Paul.
Well played, Rodman23 Here we go.
The NBA Trade Deadline does not just come and go without activity from Daryl Morey. The Houston Rockets made a pair of trades this week, sending Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich and Toney Douglas to the Kings for Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt, as well as sending Marcus Morris to the Phoenix Suns for a second round pick.
As LeBron James would say, "It's about damn time." The Rockets pulled off their long-awaited major trade this week, landing James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and multiple draft picks. David Weiner (aka BimaThug) joins us on the podcast to discuss the Rockets' shockingly-timed trade for The Beard.
Dwight Howard was traded. Andrew Bynum was traded. Neither were traded to the Houston Rockets.