Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets
1,640 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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Episodes
Houston Rockets Discipline, Defense Issues, Minutes For Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba, Bruno Fernando
December 02, 2022 16:15 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the disappointing level of the play from the Houston Rockets second game in Denver after a promising three quarters in game one against the Nuggets, how the rotations at center will likely look moving forward with Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba, and Bruno Fernado, and a deep-dive on what's happening with the Rockets defense and ideas on how it can be improved. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun ...
Houston Rockets Blowout Loss To Denver Nuggets | What's Causing Slow Starts & Defensive Issues?
December 01, 2022 17:25 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 120-100 blowout loss against the Denver Nuggets, focusing on the slow start on both sides of the ball. What changed from game one to game two against Denver, understanding the defensive issues, why the Rockets are getting off to slow starts, how this loss is NOT the end of the world and more. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets & https://www.youtube.com/@JTGatlinMedia 📲 Tw...
Rockets Rookie Tari Eason Exclusive On Offensive Growth, Competitiveness, Defensive Impact & More
November 30, 2022 20:33 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) sits down with Houston Rockets rookie forward Tari Eason (@TAR13ASON) to discuss working with the coaching staff to become a better finisher around the rim, where his competitiveness comes from, how he and Josh Christopher push each other behind the scenes, defensive impact off the bench and more. #Rockets #NBA #TariEason 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets & https://www.youtube.com/@JTGatlinMedia 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com...
Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Strong First Half, Struggle In Second Vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
November 29, 2022 19:48 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 129-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets, where they were competitive and played a strong first half, responded to multiple Denver runs in the third quarter, but didn't have an answer for the Nuggets final burst in the third period. Alperen Sengun going toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokic and receiving a HUGE endorsement from the two-time MVP after the game, Jalen Green struggling against Nuggets ball pressure, foul trouble limiting Sengun and...
Jabari Smith Jr. Exclusive On Houston Rockets Growth, Communication, Learning From Jalen Green
November 28, 2022 20:49 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) sits down with Jabari Smith Jr. (@jabarismithjr) to discuss settling into his rookie season, on and off the court growth, working with head coach Stephen Silas, using his voice on the court and in the locker room, and developing his relationship with Jalen Green. #Rockets #NBA #JabariSmithJr 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets & https://www.youtube.com/@JTGatlinMedia 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com...
Houston Rockets Quarter Season Grades For Jalen Green, KPJ, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun & More
November 28, 2022 02:12 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to do a Houston Rockets quarter season report card handing out letter grades assessing both individual and team performance across the roster. Where do Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun and the rest of the Rockets grade out at now that we are 1/4 of the way through the season? #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen Follow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBo...
Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Set Career-Highs In Houston Rockets Blowout Win Vs. OKC Thunder
November 27, 2022 12:42 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets blowout win against the OKC Thunder behind two HUGE games from Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. Jalen with a career-high 9 assists to go with his 28 points, Al-P with 21 points, a career-high 19(!) rebounds and 7 assists in his return to the lineup, Jabari Smith Jr. rebounding well and letting it fly from deep, Kevin Porter Jr. struggling early but bouncing back in the second half, Rockets showing maturity by building and *maintain...
Jabari Smith Jr. & Jalen Green Respond To Hawks Disrespect In Houston Rockets Best Win Of The Season
November 26, 2022 18:15 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 128-122 BEST win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks, focusing on the third quarter altercation between Jabari Smith Jr. and Dejounte Murray, Jalen Green having Jabari's back and how the Rockets responded from that moment onward, Jalen's superstar night and clowning Trae Young on IG, Jabari draining FIVE threes and responding to the Hawks disrespect, KJ Martin with a career-high 15 rebounds, GARRY BIRD FLIES AGAIN, Bruno Ferna...
Evaluating Houston Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas' Adjustments, Rotations, Lineups & More
November 22, 2022 17:03 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss how Rockets fans' expectations of the team and Stephen Silas have shifted from where they were coming into the season, concerns over player accountability and being able to make "hard decisions", would moving on from Silas mid-season be the right or wrong move, what needs to happen over the next month or so to generate renewed faith and more. #Rockets #NBA #StephenSilas Follow ...
Kevin Porter Jr. Leads Rockets With 30, Jabari Smith Jr. & Tari Eason Career Nights In Warriors Loss
November 21, 2022 19:25 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets competitive loss against the Golden State Warriors, going down big early, having a HUGE second quarter, and then keeping things neck-and-neck until Steph Curry hit some insane shots down the stretch to put the game away. Kevin Porter Jr. with arguably his best game of the season, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason both with career nights and sparked the Rockets comeback in the second quarter, including Bari looking MUCH more comforta...
Houston Rockets Offensive Identity, Opening Things Up For Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. & More
November 18, 2022 18:29 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the Houston Rockets drive-and-kick offensive philosophy, what it looks like when it's at it's best, how the young players struggle at time to recognize how to attack defenses, the players with the best offensive recognition on the roster, and lastly breaking down "split cut" actions that can be used to keep Jabari Smith Jr. more involved in the offense. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen Follow A...
Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba & Houston Rockets BLOCK PARTY In Win Against Dallas Mavericks
November 17, 2022 16:18 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 101-92 BLOCK PARTY win against the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks playing without Luka Doncic. Rockets with an insane 19(!) blocks, tying second-most in franchise history, including a career-high 5 blocks from Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba's defensive impact and spark off the bench, Kevin Porter Jr. closing the game out and Jabari Smith Jr. dialing in defensively in the fourth, Jalen Green's playmaking continues to impress and more. ...
How Much Does NOT Having Jae'Sean Tate Hurt The Houston Rockets? + Dallas Mavericks Preview
November 16, 2022 12:58 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Jae'Sean Tate's role for this Houston Rockets team and comments by head coach Stephen Silas and guard Kevin Porter Jr. about how difficult it is playing without him, because of both his on-court abilities and also his voice as a leader, followed by three things to watch for against the Dallas Mavericks, including a possible revenge game for former Rockets Christian Wood, and a possible huge night for Alperen Sengun. #Rockets #NBA #JaeSeanTate 📺 Sub...
Jalen Green Shows Playmaking Growth In Houston Rockets Loss, Eric Gordon Voices Frustrations
November 15, 2022 19:07 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 122-106 loss against the LA Clippers, where Jalen Green showcased his playmaking skills with a career-high-tying 7 assists along, Alperen Sengun's chemistry with JG offensively looking good, Kevin Porter Jr. with a ROUGH shooting night, Rockets getting away from moving the basketball, KJ Martin taking a vocal role in the locker room, and Eric Gordon voicing his frustrations to media and on Twitter. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen 📺 Su...
Houston Rockets Competitiveness When Jalen Green Plays Well + Tari Eason & Usman Garuba Impact
November 14, 2022 12:57 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the concerning trend of Jalen Green not getting touches at the end of close games, encouragement based on the competitive nature of the Houston Rockets when Jalen play's well, the impact of GOON SQUAD members Tari Eason and Usman Garuba, how lineups will be affected once Jae'Sean Tate and Bruno Fernando return and more. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen Follow Ben & Rockets Wire: https...
Jalen Green Drops 33 Points, Jabari Smith Jr. 15 Rebounds In Houston Rockets Loss To Zion, Pelicans
November 13, 2022 19:50 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks discusses the Houston Rockets 119-106 loss against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans, where turnovers and bad fourth quarter offense prevented the Rockets from coming away with the win. Jalen Green's scorching scoring performance, most of which coming when playing without Kevin Porter Jr., KPJ's solid night but turnovers and inability to get back to feeding Jalen in the fourth, the goon squad of KJ Martin, Tari Eason and Usman Garuba helping t...
Houston Rockets Playmaking, Jabari Smith Jr. Trending Up, Tari Eason STRONG Night Vs Toronto Raptors
November 10, 2022 18:50 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 116-109 competitive loss on the road against the Toronto Raptors with encouraging signs across the board. Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green's fantastic playmaking performances, Alperen Sengun's best defensive performance of the season, Jabari Smith Jr. with 15/10 trending in the right direction, Tari Eason SENSATIONAL off the bench despite A LOT of missed shots around the rim, KJ Martin and Usman Garuba block party and more. #Rock...
KJ Martin's Growth & Early Season Impact For Houston Rockets, Possible Contract Extension & More
November 09, 2022 00:39 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss KJ Martin's impact for the Houston Rockets this season after so much uncertainty surrounding his future with the team this offseason, what KJ provides when he's on the floor, the possibility of negotiating a contract extension and an Xs and Os breakdown of one of the Rockets regularly run offensive sets. #Rockets #NBA #KJMartin Follow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room: https://twitter.com/Rock...
Jalen Green Scores 34, KJ Martin Adds 21 To Lead Houston Rockets Past Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
November 08, 2022 17:35 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets picking up their second win of the season against the Orlando Magic 134-127 behind a HUGE 34-point night from Jalen Green. Jalen's big-time scoring night, Rockets ball movement and HOT shooting, different Rockets stepping up throughout the evening, Kevin Porter Jr. leading the response to the Magic run in the fourth, Alperen Sengun another solid 20/10 night, KJ Martin production off the bench, key moments from Tari Eason, and why ...
Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Improved Ball Movement, Collapse In Second Quarter Against Wolves
November 07, 2022 22:13 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Houston showcased some nice ball movement for 3/4 quarters, but collapsed hard enough in the second frame to keep them out of the rest of the game. Alperen Sengun continues to look strong when given minutes, inefficient nights from Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green, Rockets second quarter collapse, how the Wolves adjusted their defense throughout the game, KJ Martin continues to be a c...
Houston Rockets Trusting Alperen Sengun More Offensively, Adjusting Defensive Schemes
November 04, 2022 16:35 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss how the Houston Rockets are beginning to trust Alperen Sengun more offensively allowing him to get post touches, his growing role as a screener for Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green, issues facing the Rockets defensively when Al-P is on the floor and more. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun Follow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room: https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider & https://bit.ly/3RPThHX 📺...
Alperen Sengun HUGE Night, Jalen Green Breaks Shooting Slump As Houston Rockets Fall To LA Clippers
November 03, 2022 20:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets second straight game against the LA Clippers, this time in Houston, with a final score of 109-101, but some positive silver linings throughout the game. Alperen Sengun's huge night as a focal point of the Rockets offense, Jalen Green breaking out of his shooting slump, Kevin Porter Jr. with a strong first half, tough second half, Usman Garuba and Tari Eason providing much-needed spark and energy off the Rockets bench, possibly Jab...
Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. & Houston Rockets Offense NEED More Alperen Sengun + Nets Pick Watch
November 02, 2022 15:45 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas' decision-making and if he's coaching to WIN or coaching for development, how the Rockets offense and Jalen Green could benefit from going through Alperen Sengun and why it makes sense now to keep Al-P in the starting lineup, best Rockets rotation player so far this season, and the possible impact on the Brooklyn picks after the Nets have ...
Houston Rockets Lose In Final Seconds To LA Clippers After Big Nights From KJ Martin, Alperen Sengun
November 01, 2022 14:29 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets nail-biter against the LA Clippers, coming up just short 95-93 in the final moments of the game after some questionable decisions in the final 87 seconds. Rockets lineup change up 5 with 90 seconds to go, final possessions being drawn up for Eric Gordon, KJ Martin's big night, Alperen Sengun generating good offense, Jalen Green hopefully starting to get out of his shooting slump, solid overall night for Kevin Porter Jr., bench uni...
Kevin Porter Jr. Shines, Jalen Green Struggles & Houston Rockets Go Cold Late Against Phoenix Suns
October 31, 2022 19:07 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets hard fought game and fourth quarter collapse against the Phoenix Suns, spearheaded by a fantastic night from Kevin Porter Jr., despite Jalen Green's continued shooting struggles and Jabari Smith Jr.'s quiet night. KPJ making solid reads and LIVING at the free throw line (career-high 14 attempts), Jalen continues to shoot poorly from the floor, down to 26% over these last three games, Jabari still adjusting to the speed of the NBA,...
Houston Rockets Offensive Issues, Why Jalen Green & Kevin Porter Jr. Have Struggled & More
October 28, 2022 03:38 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the issues with the Houston Rockets offense over the last couple of games against the Utah Jazz, most notably the drastic increase in isolation plays, players falling into bad habits, spacing issues and more, why some of these problems have started popping up over the last couple games, ways the coaching staff can adjust moving forward to get things back on track, and a deep breakdown of o...
Kevin Porter Jr. Fourth Quarter Comeback Not Enough As Houston Rockets Lose Ugly Game To Utah Jazz
October 27, 2022 18:38 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets ugly game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, with one of the few silver linings being Kevin Porter Jr.'s play in the fourth, spearheading the Rockets comeback. KPJ struggling through three quarters but finding his rhythm in the fourth and clawing the Rockets back into the game, Jalen Green's individual defense continues to impress despite offensive struggles, Rockets offense devolving into ISO after ISO with little-to-no off...
Evaluating Kevin Porter Jr.'s Play Through Four Games + Houston Rockets Vs. Utah Jazz Round Two
October 26, 2022 15:14 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Kevin Porter Jr.'s performance through the first handful of games this season, how to evaluate his play as the point guard for this Houston Rockets team, whether some of the criticisms of his game are fair or not and more + the two share extended thoughts on the bench moment between Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. late against the Utah Jazz as well as the adjustments and things ...
Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. & Jabari Smith Jr. Lead Houston Rockets To Win Over Red-Hot Utah Jazz
October 25, 2022 15:10 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets picking up their first win of the season against the red-hot Utah Jazz behind 20+ nights from each of Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr. and key buckets late from Eric Gordon. Jabari starting at the five with no Bruno Fernando and no Alperen Sengun, KPJ with a big night but questionable shot diet, Jalen Green goes for an efficient 25 points through three quarters, then only gets one shot in the fourth, a small dust...
Usman Garuba Starts, Jalen Green & KPJ Struggle As Houston Rockets Get Bounced By Giannis, Bucks
October 24, 2022 02:32 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 125-105 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks, very much looking like they were playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Why did the Rockets decide to start Usman Garuba over Alperen Sengun in the absence of Bruno Fernando, Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. struggling against the Bucks defense, Giannis doing Giannis things, Garuba with an impressive night all things considered, Jabari Smith Jr. still settling in and more. #Rocket...
Jalen Green Scores 33, Alperen Sengun Adds 23, But Houston Rockets Fall To Ja Morant, Grizzlies
October 22, 2022 19:14 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets home opener of the season, an electric, high-octane battle against the Memphis Grizzlies where Jalen Green and Ja Morant went head-to-head and both had MONSTER games. Jalen's scoring burst to start the game, Morant responding after his first stint on the bench, how the Rockets struggled to contain Morant in the pick and roll, Alperen Sengun's impressive night off the bench, Jabari Smith Jr. not being involved enough offensively, t...
Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. & Houston Rockets Fight, Come Up Short Vs. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
October 21, 2022 14:28 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses takeaways from the Houston Rockets season opener loss against the Atlanta Hawks 117-107, a hard-fought game that was within striking distance until the final few minutes. The battle of the backcourts between Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, TURNOVERS (both forced and unforced), Alperen Sengun coming off the bench with Bruno Fernando getting the starting nod, trying to defend the Hawks PnR offense, rotations used and more...
Houston Rockets Culture Reset Led By Jalen Green & Kevin Porter Jr. Going Into 2022-2023 NBA Season
October 19, 2022 02:45 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the Houston Rockets culture reset and tone headed into the 2022-2023 NBA season, differences between this year and last year highlighted by Stephen Silas, the growth and maturity of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., how the Rockets are trying to unlock offensive potential with Bruno Fernando as a vertical spacing threat, key matchups between Jalen, KPJ, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and othe...
Kevin Porter Jr. Receives Contract Extension From Rockets, Calls Houston "Home"
October 17, 2022 22:25 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets bombshell news that Kevin Porter Jr. received a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension with some incredibly team-friendly terms on it, including non-guaranteed money in years two & three and a team-option in year four. Framework of KPJ's new deal, why the Rockets were able to make it work before the deadline passed, "trust" being shared between KPJ and Ra...
Jalen Green Drops 33 Points, Kevin Porter Jr. Adds 22 As Houston Rockets Win Vs. Indiana Pacers
October 16, 2022 16:25 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets final preseason game against the Indiana Pacers that saw Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. combine for 55 points as the Rockets shot lights out from long-range (46.2%) improving to 3-1 across preseason. Jalen showing exactly why he will one day lead the NBA in scoring, KPJ continues to look more confident and comfortable on the floor, Alperen Sengun bounces back from his struggles against the Miami Heat, the Houston forward brigade...
Jalen Green's Former Coach Talks His Growth With Houston Rockets, Leadership & Season Expectations
October 14, 2022 04:48 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Jalen Green's former coach Joey Fuca (@coachfuca) to discuss Jalen's adjustment to the NBA game throughout his rookie season, his leadership qualities both on and off the floor, what Jalen spent time working on this past offseason, unselfishness in wanting to get teammates involved, negative media labels, expectations for this upcoming season and more. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets & ...
Alperen Sengun Adjusting To Role + Houston Rockets KJ Martin Trade Talks With Suns, Heat & Blazers
October 13, 2022 16:48 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets updates like Stephen Silas returning from health and safety protocols + Jabari Smith Jr. returning to practice, but still being held out for the final preseason game against the Indiana Pacers, followed by highlighting Silas' thoughts on Alperen Sengun adjusting to his new role here as a starter and in the offensive system, then Jackson shares the report that the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat and Portland Trailblazers all have interest in ...
How Do The Houston Rockets Balance Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr & Alperen Sengun? + Media Negativity
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to first share thoughts on the media negativity and labels currently being attached to Jalen Green before diving into the discussion of how the Houston Rockets can balance and get the most production out of Jalen, Kevin Porter Jr. and Alperen Sengun this season, either by staggering the backcourt minutes or allowing Al-P the chance to run the second-unit. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen Follow Alykhan & ...
Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. Light It Up, Alperen Sengun Non-factor In Houston Rockets Loss To Heat
October 11, 2022 17:44 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 118-110 loss against the Miami Heat in their third preseason game of the year. Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. both getting it done offensively, scoring 20+ each... but at the expense of Alperen Sengun who's role was reduced to just setting screens, Rockets losing control of the game early in the second quarter with a questionable at best lineup off the bench, Tari Eason and KJ Martin continue to impress on the wing, Garrison Mat...
Alperen Sengun Huge Test Against Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat + Houston Rockets Roster Crunch
October 10, 2022 02:38 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by new weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the biggest storyline going into the Houston Rockets third preseason game: how will new starting center Alperen Sengun handle the upgraded competition against Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat + the looming Rockets roster crunch with the season just over a week away, who is the most likely name to be cut/traded to get the roster down to 15 players, and other storylines to pay at...
Jalen Green & Tari Eason Lead The Way As Houston Rockets Handle Toronto Raptors
October 08, 2022 07:40 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Raj Nair (@reezySZN) to discuss and react to the Houston Rockets preseason win against the Toronto Raptors 116-100, behind 23 points from Jalen Green and 24 points from Tari Eason off the bench. Jalen's electric play, scoring at all three levels, getting to the free throw line and hitting some INSANELY tough shots, Tari staking his claim for a rotation spot sooner rather than later, the Rockets wreaking havoc defensively with so many switchable wi...
Jabari Smith Jr. Injury, Jalen Green's Aggressiveness, Houston Rockets New Offensive Scheme & More
October 07, 2022 14:19 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly co-host Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the news that Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) and Eric Gordon (rest) will both be OUT for the Houston Rockets second preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. The two talk about Jabari's impact on both sides of the floor against the San Antonio Spurs, Jalen Green's aggressive mentality, how the 4-out-1-in offense has looked so far, Jabari's ability to play off of Alperen Sengun, wh...
Jalen Green & Kevin Porter Jr. Expectations, Houston Rockets Offensive & Defensive Goals & More
October 06, 2022 12:31 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets broadcaster Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) to discuss expectations for year two Jalen Green, what does Kevin Porter Jr. need to showcase to prove he is the long-term point guard, the Houston Rockets offensive and defensive goals for this season, how impressive Jabari Smith Jr. has looked through camp and the preseason opener, Alperen Sengun as an offensive hub, and the marquee matchup between the two top prospects of the 2023 NBA Dra...
Jabari Smith's Ceiling, KJ Martin's New Role For Houston Rockets, Usman Garuba's Missing Skill
October 05, 2022 03:44 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Jabari Smith's ceiling as a player after some VERY high praise from assistant coach John Lucas at Rockets practice, KJ Martin's new role(!?) as a small forward and his growth as a player, Usman Garuba's impact defensively in the preseason opener and what he needs to do to carve out a consistent role in Houston, and how impressive TyTy Washington looked in limited minutes. #Rockets #NBA #JabariSmith Follow ...
Houston Rockets New Identity, Jabari Smith & Alperen Sengun Pairing, Bruno Fernando New Contract
October 04, 2022 13:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the identity and culture forming with this young Houston Rockets team, how some fans may be undervaluing Jae'Sean Tate's importance to the organization, how well Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun play off of each other and what more we can expect from the young frontcourt, and Bruno Fernando earning a four-year deal, his role on the team, and the impact it will have elsewhere on the roster. #Ro...
Jabari Smith Jr. ON FIRE & Tari Eason DOMINANT As Houston Rockets Blowout San Antonio Spurs
October 03, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets blowout of the San Antonio Spurs 134-96 behind 21 points each from Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Jabari being ON FIRE from long range, Spurs with no answer for Tari inside, new defensive identity developing in Houston, Bruno Fernando's new contract (???) and possible backup center role, Alperen Sengun as the offensive hub, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green struggling offensively, but why that is OK, Garry Bird with only five min...
Houston-OKC Trade & Rockets Training Camp: Jabari Smith Dominant Defense + New Offensive Scheme?
September 30, 2022 06:48 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the Houston-OKC Thunder trade sending OUT David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke & Marquese Chriss for Derrick Favors, Ty Jerome, Moe Harkless, Theo Maledon and a 2025 second-round pick via Atlanta AND takeaways from Rockets training camp day three, focusing on Jabari Smith's IMPRESSIVE defensive display, how he impacts the Rockets defensive identity, new offensive schemes being implement...
Houston Rockets Training Camp: Lineups, Eric Gordon's Role, Defensive Schemes, Jalen Green's Voice
September 29, 2022 03:05 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) of the Houston Chronicle to discuss takeaways from Houston Rockets training camp day two, including potential lineups and the Rockets likely fifth starter, Eric Gordon's impact going beyond the traditional "veteran leadership" role, defensive adjustments hinted at by both Stephen Silas and players, Jalen Green becoming more vocal and more. #Rockets #NBA #Basketball Follow Jonathan and his work: https://twitter....
Houston Rockets Training Camp: Conditioning Test, Jalen Green's Shot, Usman Garuba's Role & More
September 28, 2022 04:31 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses sights, sounds and takeaways from day one of Houston Rockets training camp, focusing on Stephen Silas' conditioning test to set the tone for the group, Jalen Green working on shot mechanics with John Lucas, Usman Garuba's role and impact, Jabari Smith growing into his role as a vocal leader and TyTy Washington's mentality as a combo-guard. #Rockets #NBA #Basketball 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets & https://www.yout...
Houston Rockets Media Day! Kevin Porter Jr Maturity, Jalen Green Growth, Jabari Smith Defense & More
September 27, 2022 11:21 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses takeaways from Houston Rockets media day for the 2022-2023 NBA season, highlighted by Kevin Porter Jr.'s genuine and mature answers, Jalen Green's offseason growth, Jabari Smith's defensive prowess, Stephen Silas and Rafael Stone's vision for the season, Alperen Sengun's masterclass in english public speaking, BOBAN BEING BOBAN, Josh Christopher all about the vibes, Jae'Sean Tate describing the culture in Houston as "electric" and KJ Martin stating "...