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EP 14: MVP RACE, ROCKETS STRUGGLES, FACE OF NBA, HOUSTON COMMETS
Unguarded by Fred VanVleet›
Apr 3, 20261:33:55
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Episode 14 of Unguarded dives straight into the conversations shaping the league right now. The crew breaks down the heated MVP race—who’s really deserving it and what separates the contenders—before zooming out to the bigger question: who actually is the face of the NBA today?
They also tap into Houston’s growing basketball energy with the return of the WNBA to the city, what that means for the culture, and why it matters beyond the court. Plus, an honest look at the Rockets’ recent struggles—what’s going wrong, what needs to change, and where the team goes from here.
Real perspective, unfiltered takes, and a mix of league-wide debate with hometown insight—this one’s for the true hoops fans.
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"EP 14: MVP RACE, ROCKETS STRUGGLES, FACE OF NBA, HOUSTON COMMETS" is an episode of Unguarded by Fred VanVleet. Runtime 1 hr 33 min. Published April 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
