The NBA In Texas

Rockets vs. Thunder Preview

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 04:31:16 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis detail what they will be watching for in Tuesday’s preseason premier featuring the Houston Rockets vs the Oklahoma City Thunder before playing a game of “what’s more likely to happen” for the upcoming year.

Chris Axmann Talks Carmelo Anthony Trade & Dwyane Wade to Cleveland

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:03:00 +0000

Chris Axmann of Almighty Baller Radio joins the show to talk about the New York Knicks trading Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dwyane Wade choosing to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Axmann's favorite general manager, Sam Presti.

The NBA In Texas #227: Dwyane Wade to Cleveland, Worst Front Offices

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:54:22 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis react to the news of Dwyane Wade rejoining his old friend and banana boat co-captain LeBron James in Cleveland before discussing the worst front offices in the NBA.

The NBA In Texas #226: Carmelo Anthony Traded…Not to Houston

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:04:19 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis analyze winners and losers from the trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, project the Rockets rotation now that we can expect Ryan Anderson to be here and identify potential trade targets for the Rockets with Anthony off the market.

The NBA in Texas: 2nd Year Player Expectations

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 03:48:49 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis take a look at which second-year players are primed to take a step forward in the 2017-2018 season as well as some news around the NBA and CBA.

The NBA In Texas #224: NBA 2k Ratings Discussion

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:49:48 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis welcome Damian Murphy back to the NBA In Texas as our resident NBA 2k expert dishes on the latest batch of ratings including a lively back and forth on Kristaps Porzingis and the merit of his rating.

The NBA In Texas #223: Tilman Fertitta Purchases The Houston Rockets

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 04:02:43 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss some instant takeaways from the news of Tilman Fertitta purchasing the Houston Rockets and take a look at some 2014 rookies who are eligible for extensions and what they might command on the market.

SB Nation’s Tim Cato Talks Dallas Mavericks, Nerlens Noel, Dennis Smith Jr.

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 09:34:22 +0000

Bill Simpson talks to Tim Cato about what the upcoming season looks like for the Dallas Mavericks, including the expectations of Dennis Smith Jr., contract situation of Nerlens Noel, of course some Dirk talk and more.

The NBA In Texas #221: San Antonio Spurs Preview

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:42:32 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis break down the San Antonio Spurs offseason and how it will impact their standing in the Western Conference next year before locking in some long-term futures bets for the NBA season.

The NBA In Texas #220: Western Conference Over/Unders

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:31:52 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss the over/under projections for the Western Conference and offer some of their favorite plays ahead of the 2017–2018 season.

The NBA in Texas #219: Ben Golliver Talks Kyrie Irving Trade, Eastern Conference

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:40:47 +0000

Sports Illustrated's Ben Golliver joins the show today to break down the trade that sent Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Brooklyn's 2018 unprotected first-round pick. Did either team get better in the short term? How will LeBron James and Isaiah Thomas gel in Cleveland? We then break down the status of the Eastern Conference, why it's been so bad for so long and how we enjoy being Western Conference elitists.

The NBA in Texas #218: Kyrie Irving Traded to Boston Celtics

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:31:33 +0000

Bill and Dimitri break down the Kyrie Irving trade to Boston for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Brooklyn's 2018 unprotected first-round pick. They give their initial reactions, a grade for each team A-F and their overall thoughts on how it impacts the upcoming season.

The NBA In Texas #217: Which NBA Teams Will Regress and Which Will Improve?

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:11:02 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis take a look at which teams could outperform and regress from last season’s win total, which coach could be the first to get fired and which team will be the worst in the NBA next season.

The NBA In Texas #216: Houston Rockets 2017–2018 Schedule Analysis

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:26:15 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss key takeaways from the recently-released Houston Rockets schedule including toughest stretches, national games and record predictions.

The NBA In Texas #215: Rockets/Knicks Trade Talks, New Jerseys and NBA Schedule Release

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:52:13 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis talk about the “news” regarding Melo trade talks (no news at all) before dishing on the new Rockets jerseys that were unveiled last week and some of the best games from the NBA’s newly-released opening week and Christmas schedule.

The NBA In Texas #214: Doc Rivers Demoted; Blake Griffin, Deandre Jordan and the New-Look Los Angeles Clippers

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:48:56 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss the recent news of the Doc Rivers demotion and the impact it will have on the new-look Los Angeles Clippers who begin the post “Lob City” era.

The NBA In Texas #213: Kyrie Irving & Carmelo Anthony Trade Talk, Pau Gasol and Derrick Rose

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:35:54 +0000

Bill and Nick Murphy talk Kyrie Irving’s trade request, the current Carmelo Anthony situation, Derrick Rose’s contract and more.

The NBA In Texas #212: Rockets For Sale!

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:45:21 +0000

With the shocking news of the Houston Rockets being put up for sale by owner Leslie Alexander, Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis get into some instant reactions as well as analysis on the Rockets recent signings of Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Tarik Black.

The NBA In Texas #211: Summer League Reactions July 12, 2017

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:49:15 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis recap the day of NBA Summer League Action from Wednesday, July 12 including a Rockets vs Nuggets recap and some takeaways from their favorite performances from the desert.

The NBA In Texas #210: Get Paid James Harden, Get Paid

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:00:33 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis react to the news of James Harden’s historic new extension with the Houston Rockets before recapping the first two games in Rockets Summer League action.

The NBA In Texas #209: Free Agency Buy or Sell, Updated Favorite 2k Teams, Top Remaining Free Agents

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 23:16:39 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis take a look at some of the best and worst deals handed out so far in free agency as well as how those moves impact NBA 2k18 rosters and what remaining free agents are worth going for.

The NBA in Texas #208: Houston Rockets Free Agency and Rotation

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:22:51 +0000

Bill Simpson is joined by Ben DuBose to talk all things Houston Rockets free agency. Particularly they look at the current rotation as the roster is currently constructed, what’s the deal with Zhou Qi and more.

The NBA in Texas #207: Utah Jazz Lose Gordon Hayward, Spurs Free Agency

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:25:26 +0000

Bill Simpson and Aaron Gladstone discuss the current situation with the San Antonio Spurs so far through 2017 NBA free agency before they break down Gordon Hayward’s decision to sign with the Boston Celtics.

The NBA in Texas #206: NBA Free Agency Breakdown

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:33:42 +0000

Bill and Nick Murphy break down the first three days of free agency, as they look at the current rotation and salary cap situation for the Houston Rockets, a buy/sell on some big contracts signed and a look at the potential Western Conference rankings as of now.

The NBA In Texas #205: A Deeper Look Into the Chris Paul Acquisition

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:45:07 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis continue to kick around the big trade that sent Chris Paul to Houston and some free agents the Rockets could target with their Mid-Level an Biannual Exceptions.

The NBA In Texas #204: Fresh From Morey’s Sleeve — Chris Paul is a Rocket

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:28:24 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis take a moment to recap the trade that sent Chris Paul from the LA Clippers to the Houston Rockets and what it could mean for the future of this team.

The NBA In Texas #203: NBA Award Reactions

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 01:09:14 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis run through the results of the first ever NBA awards show before breaking down the first night of action in the BIG3 league.

The NBA In Texas #202: NBA Season Award Talk

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:05:34 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis some final predictions on who will take home some hardware from the first ever NBA Awards Show.

The NBA In Texas #201: 2017 NBA Draft Recap

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:35:56 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis recap all the action from the 2017 NBA Draft including analysis on the lone selection of the night for the Houston Rockets — Isaiah Hartenstein — before dissecting some winners and losers from the night around the league.

The NBA In Texas #200: Latest on Paul George and a Look at Daryl Morey’s Prior Draft Tendencies

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 01:30:48 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis catch up on the most recent updates and rumors swirling ahead of this Thursdays NBA Draft and look back on Daryl Morey’s drafting track record as well as his tendencies regarding need vs. “best player available.”

The NBA In Texas #199: Weekend News Recap — Celtics Trade Top Pick, Paul George Demands Trade

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:52:17 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis catch up on the piping hot rumors swarming out of the NBA this past weekend including the now-official trade of the №1 overall pick in the 2017 draft from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George’s request to be traded from the Indiana Pacers.

The NBA In Texas #198: NBA Draft Preview Part 8, The Top Dogs

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:45:12 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis dish on some of the current headlines around the NBA like Steve Kerr’s interview with Bill Simmons and Kyrie Irving vs Allen Iverson before comparing the games of top 2017 NBA Draft prospects, Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball.

The NBA In Texas #197: NBA Draft Preview Part 7

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:34:30 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis break down four more NBA prospects as part of their look at the 2017 NBA Draft.

The NBA In Texas #196: NBA Finals Recap

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:29:11 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis take a look at some of the popular story lines around the NBA in the wake of Game 5 of the NBA Finals which saw the Golden State Warriors secure their second championship in three seasons.

The NBA In Texas #195: NBA Finals Game 4 Recap and Game 5 Predictions

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:15:02 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis look back on the unexpected Game 4 victory (which Dimitri predicted) by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Golden State Warriors before making some predictions on what they both agree is likely the final night of the NBA season.

The NBA In Texas #194: NBA Draft Preview Part 6— Into The First Round We Go

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:53:17 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis debate whether the NBA Finals are over already or not before diving into four more 2017 NBA Draft Prospects: Jawun Evans, Caleb Swannigan, Jordan Bell and Jonah Bolden.

The NBA In Texas #193: NBA Draft Preview Part 5— Here Come The Seven Footers

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:40:05 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis offer NBA Finals Game 3 predictions before continuing their look at The Ringer top 50 draft prospects.

The NBA In Texas #192: NBA Draft Preview Part 4— Rim-Runners, Combo Guards and Small-Ball Centers OH MY!

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 01:13:44 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis continue their look at the 2017 NBA Draft, but not until after they give their take on the firs two games of the NBA Finals.

The NBA in Texas #191: President & General Manager of the Texas Legends, Malcolm Farmer

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 04:42:29 +0000

Bill speaks with Malcolm Farmer, President & General Manager of the Texas Legends about the state of the newly-minted Gatorade League, the relationship between the Legends and the Mavericks and more.

The NBA In Texas #190: NBA Draft Preview Part 3 — Will Milwaukee Add another Unique Big?

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:29:48 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis touch on some NBA Finals discussion before continuing their look at the top 50 NBA Draft prospects as ranked by The Ringer.

The NBA In Texas #189: NBA Draft Preview Part 2 — You Need Joe Ingles Insurance?

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:10:47 +0000

Bill continues the 2017 NBA Draft preview by discussing the similarities between Alec Peters and Arnoldas Kulboka, Houston’s perfect pick in PJ Dozier and Frank Mason’s potential destiny.

The NBA In Texas #188: NBA Draft Preview Part 1

Tue, 30 May 2017 04:17:30 +0000

Bill and Dimitri discuss the best and worst skill sets of Jaron Blossomgame, Tyler Dorsey, Johnathan Motley and Sindarius Thornwell, as well as what NBA players they can compare to and which teams might draft them.

The NBA In Texas #187: President of the Erie BayHawks, Matt Bresee

Wed, 24 May 2017 23:45:25 +0000

Dimitri speaks with Matt Bresee, President of the Erie BayHawks, about how his career began, the location of Erie as a sports market and the benefits of the growing relationship between the D-League and NBA.

The NBA In Texas #186: Chief Marketing Officer of the Texas Legends, Christie Nelson

Tue, 23 May 2017 18:34:04 +0000

Bill speaks with Christie Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Texas Legends about her career, day-to-day responsibilities with the Legends and more.

The NBA In Texas #185: Look Back at Our All NBA Predictions

Tue, 23 May 2017 01:35:15 +0000

Bill and Dimitri look back at their All NBA predictions and discuss the voting power of journalists on player contracts.

The NBA In Texas #184: Chris Murphy, President of the Santa Cruz Warriors

Wed, 17 May 2017 23:48:18 +0000

Dimitri gets a chance to catch up with Chris Murphy, President of the Santa Cruz Warriors to discuss his road to landing his current position with the Warriors as well as the developing relationship between the NBA and the NBADL.

The NBA In Texas #183: Jeff Feld, Manager of Basketball Operations for the Windy City Bulls

Wed, 10 May 2017 23:46:58 +0000

Bill interviews Jeff Feld, the Manager of Basketball Operations for the Windy City Bulls, about his day-to-day responsibilities, thoughts on the D-League and his career as a whole.

The NBA In Texas #182: Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Game 5 Pre-Game Show

Tue, 09 May 2017 22:11:29 +0000

Bill and Dimitri try to predict how the new Rockets rotation with Ryan Anderson coming off the bench will impact the result of the all-important Game 5.

The NBA In Texas #181: Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Post-Game Show

Mon, 08 May 2017 22:05:02 +0000

Bill and Dimitri gauge the impact Nene’s injury will have on the Rockets as the series shifts back to San Antonio for a crucial Game 5.

The NBA In Texas #180: Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Post-Game Show

Sat, 06 May 2017 21:05:28 +0000

The NBA In Texas welcomes Aaron Gladstone to break down how the Spurs stopped the historic Houston offense for a second straight game and what adjustments the Rockets may make when they play for their season on Sunday in Game 4.

The NBA In Texas #179: Kent Lacob General Manager for the Santa Cruz Warriors

Fri, 05 May 2017 23:21:58 +0000

Kent Lacob joins the NBA In Texas to discuss his quick rise to become the General Manager of the Santa Cruz Warriors as well as some of his best and worst moments from year one on the job.

The NBA In Texas #178: Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Game 2 Post-Game Show

Thu, 04 May 2017 23:28:06 +0000

Bill and Dimitri look at what went wrong for Houston in their Game 2 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

The NBA In Texas #177: Matt Dykstra, Director of Sports Media Relations for the Sioux Falls Skyforce

Wed, 03 May 2017 23:12:14 +0000

Bill has an enjoyable discussion about all things D-League and NBA with Matt Dykstra, including his role with this Sioux Falls Skyforce.

The NBA In Texas #176: Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Game 1 Post-Game Show

Tue, 02 May 2017 23:28:07 +0000

Well that was fun. Bill and Dimitri look at how the Rockets were able to dismantle the Spurs in game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinal Series.

The NBA In Texas #175: Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs Game 1 Pre-Game Show

Mon, 01 May 2017 23:35:50 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis are back with Rockets vs Spurs round 2 breakdown - key storylines, X-factors, series predictions and much more.

The NBA In Texas #174: Jed Kaplan of the Iowa Energy and Memphis Grizzlies

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:31:40 +0000

In this special Friday edition of The NBA In Texas, Bill Simpson catches up with Jed Kaplan — a managing partner and minority owner of the Iowa Energy and Memphis Grizzlies to discuss his thoughts on the growing relationship between the NBA and the NBADL.

The NBA In Texas #173: Bert Garcia of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:58:28 +0000

In this episode of The NBA in Texas, Dimitri interviews Bert Garcia — President of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers — about his personal experience working in basketball and the growing relationship between the NBA and the NBADL.

The NBA In Texas #172: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5 Post-Game Show

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 23:26:16 +0000

Bill and Dimitri wrap up the Houston Rockets first round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The NBA In Texas #171: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 & 4 Post-Game Show

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:34:35 +0000

Bill and Dimitri recap the weekend in this Western Conference First Round Playoff series between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The NBA In Texas #170: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 Pre-Game Show

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:54:52 +0000

Bill and Dimitri preview the all-important Game 3 matchup in the western conference first round series between the Rockets and Thunder.

The NBA In Texas #169: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 Pre-Game Show

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:49:49 +0000

Bill and Dimitri dish on what adjustments Thunder Head Coach Billy Donovan might make in game two, which Rockets player may step up and will #PlayoffBev continue to dominate?

The NBA In Texas #168: Ryan Krueger Interview

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 23:05:12 +0000

Bill and Dimitri talk about the epic post-game rant from Memphis Head Coach David Fizdale and share a conversation with the assistant coach of the Grand Rapids Drive, Ryan Krueger, discussing the growing relationship between the NBA and the developmental league.

The NBA In Texas #167: Game One Breakdowns

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:29:51 +0000

After a compelling round of game one action, Bill and Dimitri break down all of the playoff action with a focus on the Houston Rockets game-one route of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The NBA In Texas #166: 2017 Postseason Awards with Rhys Tong-Jones

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 22:45:11 +0000

Bill and Rhys Tong-Jones give their postseason award winners for the 2017 season. The Rockets may or may not win four of them.

The NBA In Texas #165: Houston Rockets Playoff Preview and Postseason Award Prediction Review

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:10:10 +0000

Bill and Dimitri look ahead to the Rockets’ first-round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder

The NBA In Texas #164: Houston Rockets — Minnesota Timberwolves Pre-Game Show

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:19:44 +0000

Alas, we are here. The final game of the year and for the first time in forever it is meaningless for the Houston Rockets. Nonetheless, Bill and Dimitri break down game No. 82 before making Finals MVP and All-NBA selections.

The NBA In Texas #163: Houston Rockets — LA Clippers Pre-Game Show

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:33:19 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri break down the matchup between the Houston Rockets and LA clippers before previewing the first round series between LA and Utah.

The NBA In Texas #162: Houston Rockets — Detroit Pistons Pre-Game Show

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:25:06 +0000

Bill and Dimitri look ahead at the Rockets penultimate home regular season game against the Detroit Pistons and continue their look at the end of season awards with Defensive Player of the Year and all defensive teams.

The NBA In Texas #161: Houston Rockets — Denver Nuggets Post-Game Show

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:59:10 +0000

Did the Rockets and Nuggets just play defense? Bill and Dimitri talk what went right, wrong and everything in between in the Rockets’ 53rd win.

The NBA In Texas #160: Houston Rockets — Denver Nuggets Pre-Game Show

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:16:06 +0000

No Harden on the injury report so is it time for him to make his MVP presence felt again? Bill and Dimitri look at how that might happen against the Denver Nuggets tomorrow night as well as some NBA All-Rookie Team, Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player award races.

The NBA In Texas #159: Houston Rockets — Phoenix Suns Post-Game Show

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:13:32 +0000

Bill and Dimitri break down all the action from the weekend including Pat Beverley’s near-perfect James Harden impression.

The NBA In Texas #158: Houston Rockets — Portland Trailblazers Pre-Game Show

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:57:15 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis look ahead at the matchup between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trailblazers and also solidify their pick for who will win the 2017 NBA championship.

The NBA In Texas #157: Houston Rockets — Golden State Warriors Post-Game Show

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:41:28 +0000

Surprise, surprise the team with more threes won. And it wasn’t the Houston Rockets. Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis break down how Houston stayed in the game despite the lock down performance from the Golden State defense.

The NBA In Texas #156: Houston Rockets — Golden State Warriors Pre-Game Show

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 01:11:16 +0000

In their first show since Pelicans pre-game last Thursday, Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis break down all the game action from the weekend before diving into the upcoming storylines in their upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors.

The NBA In Texas #155: Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Pre-Game Show

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:31:01 +0000

Will Solomon Hill be the reincarnation of prime Scottie Pippin again tomorrow night? Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss why that may not be so out of the question.

The NBA In Texas #154: Which NBA Personality Would Be The Best Teammate?

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:41:41 +0000

With no Rockets game in sight until Friday, Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis kick around some names of the NBA players they’d most want to play with based on personality.

The NBA In Texas #153: Best Current NBA Rivalries

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:18:00 +0000

With no Rockets game action until Friday, Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis veer off the beaten path to discuss favorite current rivalries in the NBA and their favorite typecasted actors.

The NBA In Texas #152: Denver Nuggets — Houston Rockets Pregame Show

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:52:59 +0000

On a night where both the Rockets and Nuggets were unconscious from three, Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis hone in on the intricacies of the game that lead to the Rockets win. Hint: James Harden is good at basketball.

The NBA In Texas #151: New Orleans Pelicans — Houston Rockets Pregame Show

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 22:39:17 +0000

Before checking in on their favorite non NBA basketball league — the Chinese Basketball Association — Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis look ahead to the Rockets vs Pelicans game.

The NBA In Texas #150: LA Lakers — Houston Rockets Pregame Show

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:37:23 +0000

Is Ice Cube’s new BIG3 league the personification of a vintage NBA in Texas segment? We think so. Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis get into that as well as a look at the Rockets’ upcoming showdown with the tanking Lakers.

The NBA In Texas #149: Cleveland Cavaliers — Houston Rockets Postgame Show

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:38:28 +0000

How did the Rockets regroup at the half after giving up 41 second-quarter points to the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers to come back and win the game? Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis wrap up the wild win before touching on a few other key NBA storylines from the weekend.

The NBA In Texas #148: Chicago Bulls — Houston Rockets Pregame Show

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:30:02 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis preview the match up with the Chicago Bulls before discussing which current teams would benefit the most from adding their franchise legend this year.

The NBA In Texas #147: Utah Jazz-Houston Rockets Postgame Show

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:04:03 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis hash out what went right, wrong and everything in between in the Rockets 115–108 loss to the Utah Jazz.

The NBA In Texas #146: Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Pre-Game Show

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 03:36:16 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis look ahead at the match up between the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets, including a optimistic/pessimistic/realistic player comparison for Jazz center Rudy Gobert.

The NBA in Texas #145: San Antonio Spurs-Houston Rockets Postgame Show

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:46:13 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss Houston’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs 112–110.

The NBA in Texas #144: Memphis Grizzlies-Houston Rockets Preview

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:41:21 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss Houston’s win against the Los Angeles Clippers before they preview their upcoming battle against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The NBA in Texas #143: Trade Deadline Talk

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 01:32:26 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss their favorite trade deadline deals and how it affects the Houston Rockets.

The NBA in Texas #142: Los Angeles Clippers — Houston Rockets Preview

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:36:11 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis preview the Los Angeles Clippers — Houston Rockets game.

The NBA in Texas #141: Pacers-Rockets Recap

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:20:35 +0000

The NBA in Texas #141: Pacers-Rockets Recap

The NBA in Texas #141: Playoff Match Ups and Midseason Runs

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 01:06:55 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss the match ups they’d most want to see in the upcoming playoffs as well as some teams who have made runs or fallen out of the playoff picture recently.

The NBA in Texas #140: Best Bromances and Former Role Players Who Could Be A Lot Richer Now

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:32:44 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis list their best bromances and then discuss former NBA athletes who could have cashed in with the new salary cap figures upon us these days.

The NBA in Texas #139: Magic @ Rockets Recap, Worst Management

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:37:22 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis recap the Magic-Rockets game before they give their opinions on the worst managed teams in the league.

The NBA in Texas #138: Best and Worst Player Turnarounds, Tanking Strategies

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:09:35 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis list their best player turnarounds, positive or negative, and discuss tanking strategies.

The NBA in Texas #137: Classic Teams That Should Be On 2K

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:47:24 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis list teams they think should be on NBA 2K’s classic teams available to play after they breakdown Houston’s battles against Atlanta and Chicago.

The NBA in Texas #136: Dunk, 3 Point and Skills Challenge Predictions for 2017 All-Star Weekend

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:07:19 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis predict the NBA Dunk Contest, 3-point contest and Skills Challenge winners.

The NBA in Texas #135: Kings-Rockets Recap, Fact or Fiction

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:08:09 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis recap the Sacramento Kings getting blown out by the Houston Rockets in Houston last night before they play some Fact or Fiction.

The NBA in Texas #134: Best Offseason Moves

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:54:28 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss the best and worst offseason moves so far this season.

The NBA in Texas #133: Optimistic, Realistic and Pessimistic Expectations for Boogie Cousins

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:00:55 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis list their realistic, optimistic and pessimistic expectations for Boogie Cousins.

The NBA in Texas #132: Celtics-Rockets Recap and Best/Worst Morey Draft Moves

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:44:58 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis discuss Boston’s win over the Houston Rockets before breaking down Daryl Morey’s draft picks and moves.

The NBA in Texas #131: All Star Reserve Predictions, Was He An All Star?

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:52:32 +0000

Bill Simpson and Dimitri Skoumpourdis each give their All Star reserve predictions and then play a game of “Was He An All Star” (game credit to The Starters of NBA TV).