The Houston Rockets have a projected $43 million in space and could get enough for 2 max slots if they shed a little more salary. Why they could make a really good pitch to Kevin Durant that he should at least listen to.  If no Durant, what are the backup plans?

At 31:00 we go through the latest news on player options and international basketball commitments.  Then (43:00) we turn to a scouting report on Croatian draft prospect Dragan Bender, an intriguing 7’1 stretch four/point forward who is capable of switching out on the perimeter.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).