Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets
1,640 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 372 ratingsLocked On Rockets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Houston Rockets and the NBA. Hosted by Houston native and credentialed media member, Jackson Gatlin, the Locked On Rockets podcast provides your daily Rockets fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Rockets franchise. Locked On Rockets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Rockets’ locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Rockets podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Houston Rockets Surprises, Disappointments & More | Jalen Green's Growth, Alperen Sengun's Defense
April 19, 2024 18:46 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHouston Rockets Surprises, Disappointments & More | Jalen Green's Growth, Alperen Sengun's Defense Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and reflect on the Houston Rockets season, tackling biggest surprises (like Amen Thompson's versatility) and disappointments (the first 2/3 of Jalen Green's season), most encouraging signs (Alperen Sengun's defense), as well as best games of the year. #Rockets #NBA #Jale...
Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Contract Extension, Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Contracts & More
April 18, 2024 22:50 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHouston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Contract Extension, Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Contracts & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the news of Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and assistant general manager Eli Witus' contract extensions, why it makes sense to extend the current front office, as well as important takeaways and notes from the end of season press conference with head coach Ime Udoka and Stone, the approach to contract talks with Jalen Green a...
Houston Rockets Season Awards For Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet & More: MVP? DPOY? Most Improved?
April 16, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHouston Rockets Season Awards For Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet & More: MVP? DPOY? Most Improved? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Houston Rockets end of season awards, including MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, Most Improved, and also the Unsung Hero and Dawg of the Year awards. Which awards do Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and more walk away with? Who do YOU think deserves awards for this season? #Rocket...
Houston Rockets Finish With 41-41 Record | Was This Season A Success? Biggest Offseason Questions?
April 15, 2024 14:49 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHouston Rockets Finish With 41-41 Record | Was This Season A Success? Biggest Offseason Questions? Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 116-105 win on the road vs the LA Clippers in their final game of the season, finishing .500 for the first time in years with a 41-41 record. Was this Rockets season a success and what are the biggest questions facing the organization as we dive into the offseason? #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen Subscribe to the Locke...
Fred VanVleet Drops 37 & Defense Stops Paolo Banchero In Houston Rockets Win Vs Orlando Magic
April 11, 2024 15:53 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFred VanVleet Drops 37 & Defense Stops Paolo Banchero In Houston Rockets Win Vs Orlando Magic Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 118-106 win vs the Orlando Magic in their final home game of the season behind a sensational season-high 37 points from Fred VanVleet. Fred's hot start and carrying the Rockets offensively, how the defense stopped Paolo Banchero, growth from game 1 of the season vs Magic up to now, one of Jabari Smith Jr.'s best all-around ...
Houston Rockets Missed Free Throws & Late Game Execution Costs Them In Overtime Loss To Mavericks
April 08, 2024 01:12 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHouston Rockets Missed Free Throws & Late Game Execution Costs Them In Overtime Loss To Mavericks Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 147-136 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks, a game that they SHOULD have won. Missed free throws and defensive execution on the final possession of regulation, the Rockets strong defensive start, Amen Thompson's Flagrant 2 ejection, referees changing the whistle mid-game, Kyrie Irving taking over the fourth quarter, ...
POSTCAST: Rockets Fall Apart Late Against Mavs
April 07, 2024 23:10 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBAfter a blazing start by Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets, the Dallas Mavericks stormed back. Following a blown opportunity to make it a five point game with just seconds left, the Mavericks sent the game to overtime with a buzzer beater. Michael Connor breaks down a brutal OT loss on the Locked On Rockets Postcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDON Nissan Our friends at Nissan ...
Ime Udoka Calls Out Soft Play As Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Hopes Ended By Golden State Warriors
April 05, 2024 04:19 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIme Udoka Calls Out Soft Play As Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Hopes Ended By Golden State Warriors Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets all but officially being eliminated from the NBA Play-in Tournament race after their 133-110 loss to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Ime Udoka calling out the Rockets soft play saying "the moment was too big" for certain guys, Rockets not cap...
Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Wins COTM, Positives From Wolves Loss, Importance Of Warriors Game
April 04, 2024 18:41 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHouston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Wins COTM, Positives From Wolves Loss, Importance Of Warriors Game Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka winning the Coach of the Month award for March after the team went an NBA best 13-2 and how that month signifies the growth of this team from the start of the season until now, takeaways from the Rockets 113-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves including Jalen Green's encouraging downhill play against Rudy Gobert ...
How Can Ime Udoka & Houston Rockets Solve Jalen Green Double-Teams? + Realistic Schedule Goals
April 02, 2024 02:58 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHow Can Ime Udoka & Houston Rockets Solve Jalen Green Double-Teams? + Realistic Schedule Goals Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss reasons for and possible solutions for the aggressive double-teams the Dallas Mavericks (and likely other teams) will start using against Jalen Green, realistic end of season schedule goals for the Houston Rockets aside from the NBA play-in tournament push, debunking some tinfoil hat c...
Houston Rockets Win Streak Ended By Mavericks, Why Defensive Scheme Vs Luka Doncic Was A DISASTER
April 01, 2024 05:32 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHouston Rockets Win Streak Ended By Mavericks, Why Defensive Scheme Vs Luka Doncic Was A DISASTER Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 11-game win streak being snapped by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a 125-107 loss at home. Why the Rockets defensive scheme and lack of adjustments against Luka was a disaster, how the Mavs completely took Jalen Green out of the game with doubl...
Why Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green Fit Perfectly + Houston Rockets Rent Free In Draymond Green's Head
March 29, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWhy Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green Fit Perfectly + Houston Rockets Rent Free In Draymond Green's Head Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka pushing pack on the idea that Jalen Green's success is because of Alperen Sengun's injury, why the duo works so well together, Amen Thompson's impact as a starter and how he unlocks new things for the Rockets, Tari Eason Vs Draymond Green on so...
Jalen Green Superstar Night & Jabari Smith Jr CLUTCH In Houston Rockets Overtime Win Vs OKC Thunder
March 28, 2024 04:53 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJalen Green Superstar Night & Jabari Smith Jr CLUTCH In Houston Rockets Overtime Win Vs OKC Thunder Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets biggest game of the season AND the past few years as they get the 132-126 overtime win vs the OKC Thunder, extending the win streak to 10 straight games and keeping their play-in tournament hopes alive. Jalen Green's superstar performance to the lead ...
Houston Rockets & Golden State Warriors Play-In Tournament Race: How We Got Here, Predictions & More
March 26, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHouston Rockets & Golden State Warriors Play-In Tournament Race: How We Got Here, Predictions & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz (@Locked On Warriors) for a crossover episode to discuss the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors race for the 10th seed and final play-in tournament spot, how both teams got to this point in the season, coaching impacts of Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr, schedule predictions and more. #Rockets #Warriors #NBA 📺 Subscribe On YouTube:...
How Jalen Green Sparked Houston Rockets Third Quarter Comeback With Offense AND Defense Vs Blazers
March 26, 2024 04:04 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHow Jalen Green Sparked Houston Rockets Third Quarter Comeback With Offense AND Defense Vs Blazers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss how the Houston Rockets came back after a rough start to beat the Portland Trailblazers 110-92 after being sparked by Jalen Green's offense AND defense in the third quarter. Why the Rockets got off to a slow start with only Jock Landale showing up in the first quarter, Ja...
Jalen Green & Fred VanVleet Combine For 75 Points As Houston Rockets COOK Utah Jazz With Threes
March 25, 2024 04:51 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJalen Green & Fred VanVleet Combine For 75 Points As Houston Rockets COOK Utah Jazz With Threes Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 147-119 blowout win against the Utah Jazz behind some insane three-point shooting and a combined 75 points from Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. How the Rockets have embraced a new offensive identity since the All-Star break by shooting more threes, Jalen G...
Jalen Green Scores 26, Dillon Brooks & DeMar DeRozan EJECTED In Houston Rockets Win Vs Chicago Bulls
March 22, 2024 03:51 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBJalen Green Scores 26, Dillon Brooks & DeMar DeRozan EJECTED In Houston Rockets Win Vs Chicago Bulls Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 7th straight win 127-117 vs the Chicago Bulls behind 26 points from Jalen Green and some incredible performances off the Rockets bench. Rockets hot start to the game, Bulls getting back into it with their double-big man lineup, HUGE bench contributio...
How Jalen Green & Amen Thompson Ignited Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Washington Wizards
March 20, 2024 19:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBHow Jalen Green & Amen Thompson Ignited Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Washington Wizards Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 137-114 blowout win against the Washington Wizards, ignited by career-high scoring nights from both Jalen Green (42) and Amen Thompson (25). How Jalen scored against the Wizards defense efficiently at all three levels including getting to the free throw line, Amen growing in his new role as the primary screener and rolling p...
Jalen Green Wins Player Of The Week Award + Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Tournament Chances
March 19, 2024 00:16 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBJalen Green Wins Player Of The Week Award + Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Tournament Chances Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Jalen Green winning the Western Conference Player of the Week award after leading the Houston Rockets to a 3-0 record averaging 26.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, how Jalen's play post-All-Star break feels different than previous stretches of his career and has the making...
Jalen Green & Fred VanVleet Lead Houston Rockets In Impressive Blowout Win Vs Cleveland Cavaliers
March 17, 2024 18:44 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBJalen Green & Fred VanVleet Lead Houston Rockets In Impressive Blowout Win Vs Cleveland Cavaliers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets impressive 117-103 blowout win vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. How the Rockets outplayed the Cavs from the jump, pace and space key to attacking Cleveland's defense, gang rebounding and matching Cavs physicality, balanced scoring approach from starters led ...
Fred VanVleet & Jock Landale Lift Houston Rockets In Win Vs Victor Wembanyama & San Antonio Spurs
March 13, 2024 04:59 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBFred VanVleet & Jock Landale Lift Houston Rockets In Win Vs Victor Wembanyama & San Antonio Spurs Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 103-101 nail-biter win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, led by Fred VanVleet and Jock Landale. How Jock impacted the game at a high level on BOTH ends and finished a team-high +15 off the bench, Steady Freddy leading the way offensiv...
Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Avoids Serious Injury, Recovery Timeline, Rotation Impact & More
March 12, 2024 00:01 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHouston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Avoids Serious Injury, Recovery Timeline, Rotation Impact & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the incredible news that Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun has avoided any serious injuries after his scary fall against the Sacramento Kings, his current recovery timeline, immediate and long-term ramifications from this injury, impact to the Rockets starting lineup, rotations...
Alperen Sengun Badly Injured In Houston Rockets Comeback Win Vs Sacramento Kings | Is Season Over?
March 11, 2024 03:58 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAlperen Sengun Badly Injured In Houston Rockets Comeback Win Vs Sacramento Kings | Is Season Over? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 112-104 comeback win vs the Sacramento Kings and Alperen Sengun's horrible injury at the very end of the game. How bad Sengun's injury looked, how it happened, what we know about it so far, and timeline on updates from the Rockets. The two then talk ab...
Ime Udoka Reflects On Houston Rockets Season & Alperen Sengun's Growth + How It Almost Didn't Happen
March 08, 2024 16:11 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIme Udoka Reflects On Houston Rockets Season & Alperen Sengun's Growth + How It Almost Didn't Happen Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss head coach Ime Udoka's thoughts reflecting on the Houston Rockets season so far, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green's growth, his coaching style, playing with more pace post-All Star Break and more as well how different this year would be for the Rockets and Sengun if they had signed Brook Lop...
How Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Failed Crunch Time Execution In Loss To James Harden & Clippers
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHow Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Failed Crunch Time Execution In Loss To James Harden & Clippers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and react to the Houston Rockets 122-116 loss to the LA Clippers after leading by as many as 20 points and a monster 23/19/14 triple-double from Alperen Sengun. How the Rockets failed their late-game execution on BOTH sides of the floor, free throw shooting continues to...
How Alperen Sengun DOMINATED Victor Wembanyama In Houston Rockets Win Vs San Antonio Spurs
March 06, 2024 18:59 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHow Alperen Sengun DOMINATED Victor Wembanyama In Houston Rockets Win Vs San Antonio Spurs Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 114-101 vs Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs behind the best game of Alperen Sengun's career with 45 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals. Why Sengun was able to dominate Wemby and the Spurs, how the Rockets neutralized Wemby on offense, turning defense into offense and getting out in transition, Jalen Green ...
Should Houston Rockets Compete For NBA Play-In Tournament OR Tank To Try And Keep Their Draft Pick?
March 05, 2024 13:48 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBShould Houston Rockets Compete For NBA Play-In Tournament OR Tank To Try And Keep Their Draft Pick? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets remaining strength of schedule while also looking at the SOS of the LA Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Utah Jazz to paint the picture of whether or not a play-in tournament push is realistic, the pros and cons of competing to closeout the season and make the NBA play-in tournament vs tanking and trying to bottom out to increase ...
How Jalen Green Led Houston Rockets In Revenge W Vs Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal EJECTED & More
March 04, 2024 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHow Jalen Green Led Houston Rockets In Revenge W Vs Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal EJECTED & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets getting a good revenge dub against the Phoenix Suns 118-109 led by Jalen Green's 34 points in one of the best games of his career. How the Rockets got off to a strong start on offense AND slowing down Devin Booker and Kevin Durant defensively, Jalen letting...
Jalen Green Scores 34 & Alperen Sengun EJECTED In Houston Rockets Close Loss To Phoenix Suns
March 01, 2024 14:38 - 34 minutes - 32 MBJalen Green Scores 34 & Alperen Sengun EJECTED In Houston Rockets Close Loss To Phoenix Suns Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the Houston Rockets 110-105 loss to Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. Why Houston got off to a slow start and allowed Booker to score 20 first quarter points, Jalen Green singlehandedly keeping the Rockets in the game with 21 first half points, Alperen Sengun struggling with foul trouble and ulti...
Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Outclassed By Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC Thunder In Rematch
February 28, 2024 17:54 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBAlperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Outclassed By Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC Thunder In Rematch Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 112-95 loss in their rematch against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. How the Rockets fought hard to stay in the game but were ultimately outclassed by the better team, offense running through Alperen Sengun leading to open looks but shooters ...
How Ime Udoka Is Asking Alperen Sengun To Unlock Houston Rockets Offense + Needed Adjustments
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHow Ime Udoka Is Asking Alperen Sengun To Unlock Houston Rockets Offense + Needed Adjustments Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss why Ime Udoka coaches Alperen Sengun harder than any other player on the roster, how Udoka wants Sengun to bait opposing defenses to generate good offense, the adjustment from Sengun in recognizing double and triple-teams, why the Rockets play better when Sengun is used as an offensive ...
Houston Rockets Need More From Alperen Sengun & Jabari Smith Jr's MONSTER Game Not Enough Vs Thunder
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 123-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. A fantastic first 18 or so minutes of play from the Rockets leading by as many as 16 before unraveling the rest of the way, defensive gameplan on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, needing more from Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.'s MONSTER double-double night, no answer for Chet Holmgren in the fourth quarter, the c...
Jalen Green Safe As Ime Udoka Says "No Change" To Houston Rockets Starting Lineup. Good Or Bad Move?
February 22, 2024 18:50 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJalen Green Safe As Ime Udoka Says "No Change" To Houston Rockets Starting Lineup. Good Or Bad Move? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the latest news from Houston Rockets practice, including Ime Udoka's decision to NOT change the starting lineup after hinting at a change before the All-Star break, what this says about the approach with Jalen Green, whether or not this is a good or bad move, update on Tari Eason (surprise...
What Are Houston Rockets Biggest Concerns, Questions & Most Underrated Storylines This Season?
February 21, 2024 16:59 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat Are Houston Rockets Biggest Concerns, Questions & Most Underrated Storylines This Season? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets biggest concerns, biggest questions, and most underrated storylines this season, including whether or not they have a superstar player within the core six of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, and Cam Whitmore, how will Rafael ...
Brooklyn Nets Pick Stock Rising, Houston Rockets Draft Targets, Trading Vs Keeping 2024 Pick & More
February 20, 2024 14:52 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBBrooklyn Nets Pick Stock Rising, Houston Rockets Draft Targets, Trading Vs Keeping 2024 Pick & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Brooklyn Nets firing head coach Jacque Vaughn and their plans to build around Mikal Bridges, how that team building strategy helps the value of the Nets picks the Houston Rockets still own from the James Harden trade, whether or not to trade the 2024 Nets pick, possi...
Jalen Green Frustrated With Role & Usage? Are Houston Rockets & Ime Udoka Doing Enough To Help Him?
February 19, 2024 20:50 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBJalen Green Frustrated With Role & Usage? Are Houston Rockets & Ime Udoka Doing Enough To Help Him? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the report and story from good friend of the program Roosh Williams about his conversation with Jalen Green, including Jalen's mentality toward not being utilized properly by the Rockets and that he is not a 6th man, have the Rockets coaching staff done enough to put Jalen in positions to be successful, any concerns with Jalen moving forward because o...
Who Belongs In The Houston Rockets Starting Lineup? Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Or Tari Eason?
February 16, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWho Belongs In The Houston Rockets Starting Lineup? Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Or Tari Eason? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss Ime Udoka's comments about changing the starting lineup, why Jalen Green is the most obvious player to move to the bench and which other starters could ALSO get get moved, pros and cons to each of Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, and Tari Eason and how each one would fit with the other Rockets star...
Amen Thompson Only Silver Lining In Houston Rockets Ugly Loss To Injury-Depleted Memphis Grizzlies
February 15, 2024 21:10 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAmen Thompson Only Silver Lining In Houston Rockets Ugly Loss To Injury-Depleted Memphis Grizzlies Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 121-113 loss to the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies. Lack of energy and focus to start the game, offense continues to be a disaster especially without Fred VanVleet to steer things, Rockets three-point shooting numbers in February, Amen Thompson's play as the only silver lining from this loss, Ime Udoka's postgame co...
Houston Rockets Get Win Vs New York Knicks After Questionable Call Late + GM Rafael Stone Comments
February 13, 2024 05:55 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHouston Rockets Get Win Vs New York Knicks After Questionable Call Late + GM Rafael Stone Comments Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets holding on the for the win 105-103 vs the New York Knicks after a questionable foul call put Aaron Holiday on the free throw line with the game tied and 0.3 seconds left in regulation. Was the foul call on Jalen Brunson good or bad, how the Rockets got...
Why Houston Rockets Made NO MOVES At NBA Trade Deadline, Possible Big Picture Plans & Star Chasing
February 09, 2024 03:14 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWhy Houston Rockets Made NO MOVES At NBA Trade Deadline, Possible Big Picture Plans & Star Chasing Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets making NO MOVES at the NBA Trade Deadline, why the Rockets chose to do nothing, the moves we probably *should* have seen them attempt, choosing to maintain flexibility for star hunting by trade or free agency, the associated risks with star hunting, how Ime Udoka is possibly the Rockets secret weapon when it comes to p...
Houston Rockets NBA Trade Deadline Preview: What Happens With Jalen Green? Tate & Landale Gone?
February 08, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHouston Rockets NBA Trade Deadline Preview: What Happens With Jalen Green? Tate & Landale Gone? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss expectations and goals for the Houston Rockets heading into the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, biggest roster needs to make a play-in tournament push this season, possible trade targets like centers Kelly Olynyk or Andre Drummond and shooters like Bojan Bogdanovic or Buddy Hield, not "overp...
Jalen Green's 30 & Amen Thompson Clutch Defense Not Enough As Houston Rockets Lose To Indiana Pacers
February 07, 2024 17:34 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJalen Green's 30 & Amen Thompson Clutch Defense Not Enough As Houston Rockets Lose To Indiana Pacers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 132-129 loss to the Indiana Pacers despite 30 points from Jalen Green and some insane defense from Amen Thompson. How Ime Udoka's lineup choices lost this game, lack of offensive hierarchy without Fred VanVleet steering the ship, Jalen with another well-rounded scoring performance, Amen making a HUGE impact in his se...
How Will Houston Rockets Handle Fred VanVleet's Injury? + Latest NBA Trade Deadline Rumors
February 06, 2024 18:46 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHow Will Houston Rockets Handle Fred VanVleet's Injury? + Latest NBA Trade Deadline Rumors Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the news that Fred VanVleet is OUT with no timetable for return due to a left adductor strain, the severity of the injury and who steps into the starting lineup with Fred gone, the latest Houston Rockets Trade Deadline rumors, including the Chicago Bulls calling about a Jalen Green for Zach LaVine swap, why the Brooklyn Nets are posturing so aggressively when ...
Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson & Cam Whitmore Lead Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Toronto Raptors
February 03, 2024 19:02 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAlperen Sengun, Amen Thompson & Cam Whitmore Lead Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Toronto Raptors Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 135-106 blowout of the Toronto Raptors, focusing on the career nights of rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. How Amen was able to carve up the Raptors defense, Cam owning his role as a bench scorer, Alperen Sengun's playmaking on display again because the Rockets are finally CUTTING well, defense keeping Toronto i...
Houston Rockets Trade For Steven Adams + Jalen Green Offered To Brooklyn Nets For Mikal Bridges?
February 02, 2024 07:19 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHouston Rockets Trade For Steven Adams + Jalen Green Offered To Brooklyn Nets For Mikal Bridges? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss and react to the Houston Rockets trading Victor Oladipo and three second round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for veteran center Steven Adams, why the move makes sense for Houston, what it says about the Rockets approach at this NBA Trade Deadline, is Jalen Green the only part of the "core 6" ...
New Houston Rockets Trade Rumors: Jalen Green Being Shopped? + Interest In Robert Williams
January 31, 2024 16:32 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBNew Houston Rockets Trade Rumors: Jalen Green Being Shopped? + Interest In Robert Williams Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the newest Houston Rockets trade rumors, starting with the reported interest in Ime Udoka being reunited with his former Celtics center Robert Williams. what a deal could look like with the Portland Trailblazers to get it done, and if it makes sense or not, then the two dive into Jalen Gre...
Jalen Green's Best Game Ever As Houston Rockets CRUISE Past LeBron James & Los Angeles Lakers
January 30, 2024 05:22 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBJalen Green's Best Game Ever As Houston Rockets CRUISE Past LeBron James & Los Angeles Lakers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets cruising past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119, led by Jalen Green in arguably his best game ever with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. How Jalen was able to be so effective against the Lakers and why his success feels sustainable compa...
Houston Rockets Midseason Grades: Jalen Green Dilemma, Jabari Smith Jr. Growth, Amen Thompson Shines
January 26, 2024 12:06 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBHouston Rockets Midseason Grades: Jalen Green Dilemma, Jabari Smith Jr. Growth, Amen Thompson Shines Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for part two of a two-part discussion to talk about and assign Houston Rockets midseason grades as the team sits at 20-23 and just on the outskirts of the NBA play-in tournament, focusing on the dilemma and next steps surrounding Jalen Green and his inconsistent play, major year-two growth from Jabar...
Worst Loss Of The Season? Why Houston Rockets Choked In Overtime To Portland Trailblazers
January 26, 2024 00:41 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWorst Loss Of The Season? Why Houston Rockets Choked In Overtime To Portland Trailblazers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 137-131 overtime loss to the Portland Trailblazers in easily the worst loss of the season so far. Why were the Rockets struggling against the Blazers, what happened in the third quarter, how did Portland manage to force overtime, why did the Rockets go away from Alperen Sengun late and more. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun 📺 Sub...
Why Houston Rockets Are Committed To Jalen Green + D'Angelo Russell & Malcolm Brogdon Trade Targets?
January 24, 2024 13:06 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWhy Houston Rockets Are Committed To Jalen Green + D'Angelo Russell & Malcolm Brogdon Trade Targets? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Houston Rockets injury updates to Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Fred VanVleet, and Jeff Green ahead of Wednesday night's matchup with the Portland Trailblazers, why the Rockets are stilling committed to finding Jalen Green a role on a winning team, and D'Angelo Russell and Malcol...