As the Rockets close out their 2026 preseason slate, what have we learned from this month’s exhibitions? In Thursday’s episode, Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves react to all the key storylines, led by encouraging showings from Fred VanVleet (returning from an ACL tear) and Tari Eason.

The show also explores a few areas of potential concern, including an uneven start for Amen Thompson and whether Reed Sheppard is likely to get sufficient minutes in his third NBA season.

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