Houston Sports Talk

Host Robert Land asks Rockets content creator D'andre Williams what he's seen from Jabari Smith this season & if there's still All-Star potential. Did we see Jalen Green's best all-around game this week? Williams hits on that & if the Tari Eason surgery might be better news than you think.(:37) Was it Jalen Green's Best All Around Game vs. Suns?(1:30) Was Tari Eason injury good news in a way?(4:00) Jabari Smith's development this season?(5:12) Is ankle injury affecting Jabari's shooting?(7:03) Is Jabari's shooting barometer for winning?(9:45) Does Jabari still have All-Star potential and how?(12:35) Jabari Smith vs. Lamarcus Aldridge?(14:39) The Ringer's Mirin Fader on Jabari similarities to Giannis(20:20) Does Rafael Stone deserve another season?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @willlumz #jabarismith #jalengreen #tarieason #rockets

Host Robert Land asks Red Nation Hoops Host Salman Ali if the Rockets should fire Rafael Stone. We hit on the deals, Free Agency, Kevin Porter Jr, Brook Lopez, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green & the Harden trade. Let us know what you think. Jump in the comments!

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks Chron.com Texans Contributor Stephanie Stradley if the rumored Saquon Barkley to the Texans is a good fit, how she'd approach the offseason & what it meant to see Andre Johnson make the Hall of Fame.(1:26) Saquon Barkley rumors: Good fit for Texans?(8:16) How should Texans approach Free Agency?(12:30) Should Texans overpay for Edge Rusher?(15:40) Do fans understand all the Texans roster spots that need to be filled?(17:17) Why does Texans culture matter?(17:48) What did it mean to see Andre Johnson get into Canton?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @stephstradley#texans #saquonbarkley #andrejohnson

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at how the Astros are working with Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier & Jose Urquidy to fix last year's issues. Plus, we hit on Espada's new lineup, how he's using Yainer Diaz differently, what Yainer worked on over the offseason, Whitley's latest injury, the new aggression on the basepaths & the Houston Cougars are back at #1 in the country.(2:00) Cristian Javier works on last year's issues(3:45) What's Framber Valdez doing differently to fix 2nd half slump in '23?(4:44) Did Jose Urquidy find out why he got hit hard last season?(7:38) Espada changes around lineup(11:15) Yainer Diaz working on his language for pitchers?(12:46) Espada treating catching rotation different than Dusty Baker?(14:05) Espada working on baserunning(17:20) Forrest Whitley hex(20:32) Coogs back at #1(22:08) Ramon Walker injurySubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #frambervaldez #cristianjavier #astros #joeespada #forrestwhitl

Host Robert Land asks Coogs Insider & Scott & Holman Pawdcast Co-Host Sam Razz if Kelvin Sampson is in his best position to win a championship this season. He talks about beating the Longhorns, getting revenge against Iowa State, the biggest surprise this season & what he thinks about new Football Coach Fritz's recruiting & coaching staff.(:58) How'd it feel to spank Longhorns?(1:38) Differences in UH offense in last month? (LJ Cryer's shooting?)(3:25) Is the Big 12 helping Coogs?(4:50) Biggest surprise this season?(6:30) Jamal Shead's importance?(10:20) Coogs best chance to win Tourney in '24?a(12:37) Fritz's 1st recruiting class?(15:11) Who are a couple players who could impress next season?(18:30) Is Fritz's staff impressive?(21:00) How does New Football Facility look?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @shpawdcast #kelvinsampson #gocoogs #williefritz

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look back at how the Rockets handled the '23 Free Agent period this past Summer & ask if Rafael Stone & the organization screwed it up or not. Plus, we pay tribute to Robert Reid. You'll hear an interview with Reid from our archives where he talks Hakeem, Moses Malone, Ralph Sampson, Larry Bird, Rudy T & Rodney McCray.(1:17) VanVleet vs. Harden?(5:07) Was Dillon Brooks the right signing? Could they do better?(8:36) Was Brook Lopez signing bad idea in hindsight? Sliding doors moment?(11:17) Was Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday & Reggie Bullock as good as you could do?(14:27) Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend Disaster?(18:16) Robert Reid Tribute(22:47) Classic HST Robert Reid Interview on Hakeem, Moses, Ralph, Rudy T, Bird & McCraySubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #fredvanvleet #dillonbrooks #brooklopez #rockets #jeffgreen #robertreid

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks USA Today Texans Analyst John Crumpler which 5 Linebackers the Texans should target in Free Agency & what defensive linemen he'd sign over Jonathan Greenard. Plus, we get into Jose Abreu new Pilates hobby, Jeremy Peña's new batting stance & we're joined by Houston Aeros great Jack Stanfield who tells about Hockey Day in Houston coming this Saturday February 24th.(1:30) Is Frankie Luvu best LB option in Free Agency?(3:32) Is Azeez Al-Shaair a great LB option for Texans?(5:06) Should Texans bring Blake Cashman back?(6:26) Is Jordyn Brooks a great value?(7:20) Is Bobby Wagner a good option?(8:03) Can Texans afford Patrick Queen?(10:50) Is Lavonte David too old?(12:30) Any Running Backs or Defensive Tackles Texans should go after?(13:50) Who should Texans Franchise Tag?(17:50) Jeremy Peña new batting stance?(19:00) Jose Abreu takes up Pilates?(20:53) Houston Aeros legend Jack Stanfield on Hockey Day in Houston(24:04) Any hope for NHL or minor league hockey team i

Host Robert Land asks prominent Rockets social media presence Mitty (@MittyRockets) if Jalen Green's about to get benches, who's the Rockets starting 5 next year & what he's learned about Jabari Smith's defense. (2:31) Time to bench Jalen Green?(10:38) Surprising Jabari Smith defensive stat(12:30) Who should be Rockets starting 5 next season?(21:29) Rockets bad offensive trends(23:03) Rockets bad defensive trendsSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #jabarismith #amenthompson #alperensengun #rockets #camwhitmore #tarieason

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at 5 Potential Texans Defensive Tackle Free Agent targets, 3 Astros needing bounce back seasons & pay tribute to new Hall of Famer Andre Johnson with stories his teammates shared with us over the 10 yrs of our show.(1:03) Should Texans go after Chris Jones?(2:30) Justin Madubuike?(3:15) Christian Wilkins(4:11) Leonard Williams(4:56) Should Texans bring back DJ Reader?(10:15) 3 Astros need bounce back seasons - #1 Jake Meyers(12:40) #2 Jose Abreu(14:30) Can Framber Valdez & Cristian Javier return to form?(19:13) Forrest Whitley(20:30) Andre Johnson Tribute w/ teammates Glover Quin, JJ Moses, Sage Rosenfels, Case Keenum & Travis JohnsonSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #texans #nflfreeagency #astros #andrejohnson #nflhalloffame

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at the Rockets getting a rare break from the refs, what Amen Thompson's play means when VanVleet returns, Dillon Brooks' strange season, how Jabari Smith affects winning & we remember the Clyde Drexler Valentine's Day trade which changed Rockets history. You'll hear Drexler's Phi Slama Jama teammate on whether the Rockets should've drafted him in the 1st place.(:29) Did Rockets get a break from the refs?(1:06) Is Amen Thompson best Rockets Defensive player already?(3:54) Is Play-In Dreams over?(4:40) Should Amen take minutes from VanVleet or anybody else when everyone's healthy?(8:20) Is Dillon Brooks a better offensive than defensive weapon?(13:10) How important is Jabari Smith to winning?(18:30) Jalen Green thoughts(21:12) Memories of Valentine's Day Drexler trade(24:16) Phi Slama Jama Drexler teammate Reid Gettys on drafting Rodney McCray over DrexlerSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #rockets

Host Robert Land asks Kiss of Death podcast Host Michael Brown what he thought of the Rockets doing nothing at the NBA Trade Deadline. Will Rafael Stone & Udoka relationship last much longer? We look at a potential riff & what the Rockets could've done to improve the team.Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @mikebrown_2020#rockets #nbatradedeadline #imeudoka #alperensengun #jalengreen #camwhitmore #amenthompson #jabarismith #tarieason

Host Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at 5 Potential Texans Free Agent RB targets, Altuve's huge Astros contract extension, Chas McCormick's wedding & the Coogs getting crushed by the Jayhawks.(:57) Will Texans trade Dameon Pierce?(2:00) Derrick Henry(5:05 Saquon Barkley(6:44) Tony Pollard(7:27) D'Andre Swift(7:59) Zack Moss(14:30) Altuve Extension(19:35) Bregman Extension & Dubon arbitration(22:25) Baseball America ranks Astros Farm System(23:50) Astros trade for bench guy? (Trey Cabbage)(25:35) Chas McCormick marries!(27:00) Jayhawks smash UH Coogs(30:00) Houston Super Bowl anglesSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #texans #nflfreeagency #altuve #astros #coogs

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at the affects of the Fred VanVleet injury on Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore & the season. Plus, we discuss Sengun critiques, Jabari Smith's health & how the NBA Trade Deadline looks for the Rockets.(:30) Did VanVleet usage lead to injury & struggles?(2:29) How does injury help Rockets?(4:05) Does VanVleet's absence help Whitmore?(6:43) NBA Trade Deadline after injury(10:20) Is it a bad trade market?(18:35) Sengun critiques(20:12) What's wrong with Jabari Smith?(21:10) Is Rafael Stone to blame for Jalen Green trade talk?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #fredvanvleet #alperensengun #jabarismith #jalengreen #rockets

Host Robert Land asks 30 Year Astros voice Bill Brown about his new book 'Baseball's Bizarre Season', the '22 Championship & fun stories with Astros characters Jose Lima, Yogi Berra, Billy Wagner, Charlie Kerfeld & Larry Andersen. (1:00) Story behind Baseball's Bizarre Season(2:46) Cardinals Mgr Johnny Keane's Houston connection(4:13) Tim McCarver, Bob Uecker, Tim McCarver, Jack Buck & Harry Caray Broadcasters connection to '64 Cards(6:25) Surprising details of '64 season?(7:40) Thoughts on Astros '22 Championship(8:35) Brown's book on Altuve(10:40) Memories of Yogi Berra's Astros years(13:35) Charlie Kerfeld Jello story(14:30) Larry Andersen airport prank(15:30) Jose Lima & his band(17:50) Billy Wagner memories(20:10) Why did Caminiti get in Astros HOF?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #astros #billywagner #joselima #bobuecker #jackbuck #cardinals

Host Robert Land asks Rockets expert Will (with the Bradeaux & Will Show) about the Steven Adams trade, the Mikal Bridges Rockets rumors & Amen Thompson rapid growth.(:48) Amen Thompson(5:59) Steven Adams Trade Analysis(8:37) Can Adams play with Sengun?(9:39) Biyombo vs. Boban?(12:15) Mikal Bridges Trade Rumors(19:50) Do we trust Jalen Green's streak?(21:38) Is Play-In game more real?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @biasedhouston#rockets #amenthompson #jalengreen #stevenadams #mikalbridges

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at 5 potential Texans Wide Receiver Free Agent targets, remember ex Astros Manager Jimy Williams & get into the Coogs overtime win over the Longhorns.(:32) How to spend Texans Free Agent money(3:15) Top 5 FA Receiver targets: Mike Evans(5:00) Tee Higgins(5:38) Michael Pittman(6:34) Calvin Ridley(8:10) Tyler Boyd(9:10) Gabe Davis(12:30) Remembering Jimy Williams(16:50) Hector Neris ditches Astros for Cubs(20:02) 4th Ranked Coogs edge Longhorns in OTSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #texans #nflfreeagency #mikeevans #astros #jimywilliams #forthecity #longhorns

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr give out their mid-season Rockets grades for each player & explain what's important about Jalen Green's recent surging play.(1:00) Rockets Beat Down Lakers & Jalen Green resurgence(3:50) Jabari Smith's return(6:10) Grading Sengun(9:45) Grading Jalen Green(11:18) Jabari Smith(13:35) Dillon Brooks(15:38) Fred VanVleet(17:50) Tari Eason(19:45) Amen Thompson(21:32) Cam Whitmore(22:48) Jeff Green(23:43) Jae'Sean Tate(26:30) Aaron Holiday(27:45) Ime UdokaSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #jalengreen #camwhitmore #rockets #jabarismith #tarieason #dillonbrooks #fredvanvleet

Host Robert Land asks Cooper Klein (with Rockets Chop Shop & the Upside Swings podcast) to compare what he saw from Amen Thompson & Cam Whitmore pre-draft to what we've seen so far & we share some of our biggest Ime Udoka gripes with the Rockets looking quickly slipping in the standings.(1:08) How does Amen Thompson look compared to pre-draft?(6:17) How does Cam Whitmore compare to pre-draft?(10:09) How's Whitmore being used?(12:30) Ime Udoka gripes(14:20) Udoka's lack of accountability for vets(14:57) Lack of Creativity(16:15) Use of player minutes(18:03) Playing bad vets over young guys(20:20) Former Rockets Studio Host on Charles Barkley's days in HoustonSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @Alley_Oop_Coop#amenthompson #camwhitmore #imeudoka #rockets

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) look at the Texans biggest offseason questions, which Texans Free Agents they should prioritize & can they do this again next year? Plus, Shaun has a major announcement!(:30) Bijani reaction to Ravens Game?(4:36) Is Slowik ready to be a Head Coach?(10:40) Keep Dalton Schultz?(12:43) Keep Devin Singletary?(15:25) Keep Greenard?(18:43) Keep Blake Cashman?(20:44) Keep Steven Nelson?(22:15) Keep George Fant?(23:45) Tavierre Thomas or Desmond King?(25:12) Keep Sheldon Rankins?(28:40) Keep xDenzel Perryman, Noah Brown & Eric Murray?(32:13) Best & Worst Quality of Texans Season?(36:14) What does history say about Texans Future?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani#texans #cjstroud #demecoryans

Host Robert Land asks longtime Astros Broadcaster Greg Lucas about Billy Wagner getting denied the Hall of Fame again, the Josh Hader signing & new Astros Hall of Famer Ken Caminiti.(:54) Billy Wagner denied Hall of Fame again(2:32) Wagner's Hall of Fame case(4:40) Favorite Billy Wagner story(6:58) Wagner's life is a great movie(7:22) Randy Johnson on Wagner(8:17) Wagner's leadership & likeability(9:25) What was Ken Caminiti like to cover & his addictions?(11:51) Caminiti outspoken PED's(14:55) Caminiti's 1st Game(16:48) Caminiti & the Macarena(19:17) Reaction to Hader signing(22:03) How to use Hader vs. Pressly?(24:18) Hader's Postseason stats & Jim Crane's willing to spend(27:40) Minute Maid Park hex?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani#astros #billywagner #joshhader #kencaminiti