Best Kelly Iko Podcasts (2025)

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Westbrook traded + a podcast announcement 25:23

4+ y ago25:23

25:23

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil break down the Westbrook trade and what it means for the Rockets and their future + an announcement regarding the future of Brodie and the Beard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Harden trade options and the NBA Draft 25:38

4+ y ago25:38

25:38

Kelly and Mo discuss The NBA Draft and the Covington/Ariza trade, where James Harden could be traded to, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Westbrook wants out, where to the Rockets go from here? 35:32

4+ y ago35:32

35:32

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil discuss Westbrook wanting out of Houston, is Harden soon to follow?, where does the team go from here, and what do we call the podcast now?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Rockets hire Stephen Silas 26:46

4+ y ago26:46

26:46

Mo Dakhil and Kelly Iko discuss the Rockets hiring Stephen Silas and how it will affect the future of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM 21:37

4+ y ago21:37

21:37

Mo Dakhil and Kelly Iko break down Daryl Morey leaving the Rockets, how it impacts their upcoming offseason, and the future of the Rockets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Grading Westbrook and Morey's seasons 27:27

4+ y ago27:27

27:27

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil break down Westbrook and Morey's seasons and give them a grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Grading the Rockets Season 26:38

4+ y ago26:38

26:38

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil give Rockets players and Mike D'Antoni grades for the 2019-2020 NBA Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Rockets Coaching Search & A Fake Trade 30:04

4+ y ago30:04

30:04

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil discuss the Rockets coaching search, who the candidates are, a fake trade, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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D'Antoni Gone, where do the Rockets go from here? 28:12

4+ y ago28:12

28:12

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil discuss D'Antoni not coming back to the Rockets, who the coaching candidates are, and where the Rockets go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Houston... We Have A Problem 34:00

4+ y ago34:00

34:00

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets going down 3-1 to the Lakers. What is wrong with the Rockets? Can they fix it? What happens next? and more on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Rockets Struggle in Game 2 Against the Lakers 29:01

4+ y ago29:01

29:01

Kelly and Mo break down the first 2 games of the second round against the Lakers. Can Russ bounce back from his Game 2 performance? Are the Lakers able to keep up this pace shooting 3s? That and more on todays episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The Rockets Beat the Thunder + Previewing Rockets/Lakers 27:44

4+ y ago27:44

27:44

Kelly and Mo break down a wild Game 7 against OKC, Harden's defense, and give a preview and predictions for the Rockets vs. Lakers Round 2 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Rockets Blow Game 6, Game 7 Awaits 25:32

4+ y ago25:32

25:32

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets Game 6 blunder, and what they can do to win the series in Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The NBA Walkout + Westbrook Returns 25:15

4+ y ago25:15

25:15

Kelly and Mo break down the NBA walkout and then break down the upcoming Rockets Thunder series resuming. Westbrook looks explosive, how can he make a big impact? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Can the Rockets adjust? 24:15

4+ y ago24:15

24:15

Mo and Kelly discuss games 3 and 4 of the Rockets vs. Thunder first round series. Can the Rockets overcome Dort's defense? Can they close games? Will the adjust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The Rockets Dominate the Thunder in 2 Games 32:03

5y ago32:03

32:03

Mo Dakhil, Kelly Iko and Erik Horne discuss the Rockets domination of the Thunder in the first two games of the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Rockets vs. Thunder Playoff Preview 26:58

5y ago26:58

26:58

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets first round series against the Thunder. What advantages to the Rockets have? Can small ball work against Steven Adams? How to the Rockets get by without Westbrook? and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Everything to Know about Russell Westbrook's Injury 20:21

5y ago20:21

20:21

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil go through exactly how long Russell Westbrook may be out for injury, how the Houston Rockets may adjust and who needs to step up. Plus - biggest surprise and biggest non-surprise of the Rockets bubble experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Houston Rockets guard Michael Frazier on Bubble Life and Harden's Insane Competitiveness 19:05

5y ago19:05

19:05

Mo and Kelly are joined by Houston Rockets guard Michael Frazier to discuss the differences in playing basketball in the Bubble environment, James Harden and Russell Westbrook's heightened sense of urgency and what life is actually like in the Bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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What We've Learned about the Bubble Rockets (so far) 24:03

5y ago24:03

24:03

Kelly and Mo dive into what they've learned about the bubble version of the Houston Rockets, Kelly gives an update on Eric Gordon's status and what is the deal with DeMarre Carroll and Mike D'Antoni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The Bubble Rockets the NBA's Hottest Team 24:56

5y ago24:56

24:56

Mo and Kelly discuss the surprising moments from the NBA Restart Weekend, what to make of the Rockets two huge wins against the Bucks and Mavs, plus what to watch out for going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Eric Gordon's Injury: Likely timeline, replacements and rotations 19:51

5y ago19:51

19:51

Mo and Kelly breakdown what we know about Eric Gordon's injury right now: how long it will take for Gordon to recover, who may have to fill his shoes, how it will impact the Rockets playoff seeding and the player who will have to make the biggest adjustment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Four Big Observations from the Rockets Bubble Scrimmages 24:35

5y ago24:35

24:35

Mo and Kelly dig into how the Houston Rockets look so far in their bubble scrimmages including how the team is attempting to correct their defensive issues and what 'Post-up Russ' means for the team's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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What to 👀 for from the Houston Rockets bubble scrimmages 19:19

5y ago19:19

19:19

Kelly and Mo run through the biggest development's they'll be watching during the Rockets scrimmages in Houston including the key point for Russell Westbrook's development and what to expect from Luc Mbah a Moute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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What The Rockets' Bubble Offense Will Look Like 18:59

5y ago18:59

18:59

Mo and Kelly dive into the controversy around James Harden's face mask, Russell Westbrook's arrival in Orlando, an inside perspective on what life is like for Rockets players in the bubble and what the Rockets offense will look like once the season restarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Russell Westbrook Tests Positive 18:27

5y ago18:27

18:27

Kelly and Mo react to the impactful news of Russell Westbrook testing positive for COVID-19. How will this affect the team? The guys also discuss the player activity options. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn …

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Preparation For the Bubble + Expectations 23:34

5y ago23:34

23:34

Kelly and Mo dive into the Rockets preparation leading up to their arrival in Orlando. Plus, they reveal what to expect from the bubble, and John Lucas on the importance of mental health. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your pod…

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Daryl Morey Speaks To Media 15:39

5y ago15:39

15:39

Kelly and Mo react to Rockets GM Daryl Morey speaking to the Houston media about the upcoming return to play situation. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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Thabo Opts Out + Luc Mbah a Moute Signs 23:20

5y ago23:20

23:20

Kelly and Mo are joined by Alykhan Bijani to discuss Thabo Sefolosha opting out of the bubble. They also dive into the signing of Luc Mbah a Moute, and how he’ll factor into the rotation. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your pod…

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Rockets Schedule Released 15:23

5y ago15:23

15:23

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets' remaining schedule, plus Kelly's talk with Michael Frazier. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Rockets Sign David Nwaba + Analytics in the NBA 19:17

5y ago19:17

19:17

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets' newest signing, David Nwaba; How does he fit in the squad? Plus, Kelly talks about his latest story on analytics in basketball. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about yo…

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Roster Moves To Be Made 22:29

5y ago22:29

22:29

Kelly and Mo dive into the possible roster moves that the Rockets might make leading up to the return to play in the NBA. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Austin Rivers' Thoughts on the Bubble 14:10

5y ago14:10

14:10

Kelly and Mo discuss Kelly's conversation with Austin Rivers to get his thoughts on playing in "the bubble" for the NBA's Return To Play plan. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Marcus Allen Thomas on Return To Play, Players Using Their Platforms, and more 29:47

5y ago29:47

29:47

Marcus Allen Thomas, athlete, artist and activist, joins Kelly and Mo to discuss whether or not players should return to play amongst the racial inequality movement in the country. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. …

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9-Man Rotation and Bubble Hesitation 18:28

5y ago18:28

18:28

Kelly and Mo break down how Mike D'Antoni's 9-man rotation will look like when the NBA resumes games. Which players are part of that rotation? They also discuss the health risks surrounding players and coaches. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wh…

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Russell Westbrook Attends Protest in Compton and How The NBA Can Be Used As A Social Vehicle 18:52

5y ago18:52

18:52

Kelly and Mo react to the latest protests around the country, including Compton, where Russell Westbrook used his voice to spread the word of racial injustice. They also discuss Kelly's conversation with Thabo Sefolosha about his experiences of racism and the justice system in America. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard …

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A Conversation with Thabo Sefalosha on Being Black in America and Striving for Change 26:57

5y ago26:57

26:57

Thabo Sefalosha joins Kelly Iko to talk about the nationwide protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, his experiences of racism and the justice system in America, and how he strives for change. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate,…

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Justin Allen on Training James Harden and How the Rockets Fit into Possible NBA Return Formats 35:11

5y ago35:11

35:11

Nike sponsored trainer and owner of All-En Sports Performance gym in Houston, Justin Allen joined Kelly and Mo to talk about training James Harden during the NBA shutdown. Then Kelly and Mo get into Isaiah Hartenstein's account of training in the newly opened Rockets facilities and where the Rockets fit into the possible NBA return formats. Subscri…

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NBA Sets Sights to Return at Disney World and Fertitta Talks Morey and China with Trump 31:16

5y ago31:16

31:16

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Shane Battier on Embracing Analytics and His Rivalry with Kobe Bryant 24:10

5y ago24:10

24:10

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Sam Amick on Tilman Fertitta's Hold on the Rockets and Tom Thibodeau's Potential as Coach 38:56

5y ago38:56

38:56

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2019-2020 Season Rockets Report Card Part 2 28:59

5y ago28:59

28:59

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2019-2020 Season Rockets Report Card Part 1 39:56

5y ago39:56

39:56

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Rico Rodriguez on His Rockets Fandom, Russell Westbrook, 2K Trade Simulations, and More 42:49

5y ago42:49

42:49

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The Future of the Rockets and Whose Team Is This? 31:04

5y ago31:04

31:04

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Remembering the Harden Trade with Rafael Stone, Rockets VP of Basketball Operations 42:17

5y ago42:17

42:17

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All About Chris Paul and Game Five of the 2018 Western Conference Finals 46:29

5y ago46:29

46:29

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How the NBA Season Should Play Out and Kelly's Q&A with Isaiah Hartenstein 27:07

5y ago27:07

27:07

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Rockets Risking Playoff Seeding, Inconsistent Rotations, and Pitfalls of Small Ball 35:17

5y ago35:17

35:17

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Rockets vs. Clippers Take Four and Coach Turner's Paint Defense 25:36

5y ago25:36

25:36

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