Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler of The A-Team recap Astros pitcher Framber Valdez's spring training debut against the Washington Nationals. Valdez struggled in his first Grapefruit League start, allowing seven of the 11 batters he faced to reach base. The Astros eventually came back and defeated the Nationals 10-8.
The Rockets lost 105-110 Thursday in the first of two consecutive games against the Suns in Phoenix. Rookie Cam Whitmore and Suns guard Devin Booker got into a heated exchange and shoving match after Booker hit his sixth three midway through the fourth quarter. Booker was called for a foul while both players received a technical. Shortly after the scuffle, center Alperen Şengün was ejected after receiving a second technical for complaining about a foul call. The Suns will host the Rockets again on Saturday.
Clanton and Wexler review Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's top five NBA players, react to NFL prospect Caleb Williams getting asked if he is "scared to compete" at the Combine, comment on Texans cornerback Steven Nelson saying he would talk trash to Eagles fans during a game and more.