Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets NBA Draft Lottery Luck: Pick Lands Top-4? Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Stephon CastleHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss what happens if the Houston Rockets land a top-4 pick via the NBA Draft Lottery (27.4% chance) and which targets at the top of the draft make the most sense from a fit and talent perspective, like NBL's Alex Sarr, and the duo from UConn Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle, strengths and weaknesses, NBA comps and more.#Rockets #NBA #DraftFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Amen Thompson Houston Rockets Season Review: Defensive Ace, Growing Guard Skills, Key Stats & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Amen Thompson's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his rookie season, adapting to new and different off-ball roles throughout the season, immediate impact as an ace defender, areas of needed growth like ball handling and shooting, floor/ceiling outcomes, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #AmenThompsonFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Cam Whitmore Houston Rockets Season Review: Rookie Impact, Earning Rotation Spot, Superstar Upside?Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Cam Whitmore's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his rookie season after an impressive Summer League earning MVP honors, important areas of growth like offensive and defensive court awareness, rotations, and playmaking, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #CamWhitmoreFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Why Houston Rockets Make Sense As Opt-In Trade Partner For Paul George & LA ClippersHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses whether or not the Houston Rockets should pursue a trade for LA Clippers star Paul George this offseason, why PG13 could be available in the first place by leveraging his ability to opt-in to the final year of his contract and be traded to a team of his choosing, what the deal could like from the Rockets perspective, how PG's role would be different in Houston than LA playing off of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun and more.#Rockets #NBA #PaulGeorge

Jabari Smith Jr. Houston Rockets Season Review: Shooting & Defensive Growth, Big Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Jabari Smith Jr.'s Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his second season, important areas of growth like three-point shooting and defensive versatility, can Jabari grow into an elite play finisher, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #JabariSmithJrFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Tari Eason Houston Rockets Season Review: Highest Floor Prospect? Key Stats, Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Tari Eason's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his second season, disappointment and frustration at a season cut short (22 games) due to injury, areas of growth, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #TariEasonFollow Ben & Rockets Wire:https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Should Houston Rockets Keep OR Trade 2024 NBA Draft Pick? Targets? Dalton Knecht, Kel'el Ware & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss whether or not the Houston Rockets should keep their 2024 first round pick via the Brooklyn Nets or look to trade it for a "win now" roster upgrade, the difficulties in upgrading a position unless it's a star-level player, why keeping the pick and adding another young piece makes a lot of sense, should Houston's draft philosophy shift from best player available to best fit available, names to pay attention to like Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and Indiana's Kel'el Ware and more.#Rockets #NBA #DraftFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Should Houston Rockets Offer Jalen Green 5-Year $160 Million Extension? + Key Offseason Dates & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses whether or not the Houston Rockets should offer Jalen Green a 5-year $160 million extension as suggested by ESPN's cap guru Bobby Marks, the reasoning behind wanting to get it done this offseason vs waiting until next offseason, and what makes the most sense for Houston. Then, Jackson tackles important Rockets offseason dates including the Draft Lottery, NBA Draft, and certain contractual deadline dates, as well as sharing thoughts on the newly resurfaced Fred VanVleet vs James Harden debate after Harden's fantastic Game 4 for the LA Clippers against the Dallas Mavericks.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen

Alperen Sengun Houston Rockets Season Review: All-Star Talent, Defensive Growth, Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Alperen Sengun's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into year three, Alpi growing into an All-Star talent, tremendous defensive growth, questions around his shooting, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Jalen Green Houston Rockets Season Review: Overall Growth, Key Stats, Consistency, Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Jalen Green's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into year three, areas of growth across the board like defense, rebounding, and playmaking, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Alperen Sengun Most Improved Player Finalist + Houston Rockets Mailbag: Draft, Free Agents & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun finishing as a finalist for the NBA's Most Improved Player award, the growth he showed this past season, and why he ultimately fell short of the honor + tackling listener mailbag questions about the NBA Draft, Free Agency, next year's roster, Jalen Green and Alpi contract extensions and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun

Houston Rockets Surprises, Disappointments & More | Jalen Green's Growth, Alperen Sengun's DefenseHost 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 #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun #JabariSmithJrFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Contract Extension, Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Contracts & MoreHost 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 and Alperen Sengun, confidence in the team taking another step next season, plans to keep the core 6 all together and more.#Rockets #RafaelStone #ImeUdoka #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

Houston 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?#Rockets #AlperenSengun #FredVanVleet #JalenGreen #JabariSmithJrFollow Ben & Rockets Wire:https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Houston 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 #JalenGreenSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/Monopoly GO! – Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.Yahoo Finance – For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com. Nissan – Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the  capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.  eBay Motors – For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicks – Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Fred VanVleet Drops 37 & Defense Stops Paolo Banchero In Houston Rockets Win Vs Orlando MagicHost 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 games, Jalen Green making the right reads while getting doubled all night and more.#Rockets #NBA #FredVanVleet

Houston Rockets Missed Free Throws & Late Game Execution Costs Them In Overtime Loss To MavericksHost 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, Jalen Green's hot start and ice cold finish, Ime Udoka trolling about Luka Doncic and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen

After 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 FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDONNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Ime Udoka Calls Out Soft Play As Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Hopes Ended By Golden State WarriorsHost 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 capitalizing on the Warriors sloppy first quarter play, Jabari Smith Jr. showing up offensively but struggling to match the Warriors physicality, Jalen Green playmaking at a high level but not "stepping up" as a star needs to, why this season is still a huge success and more.#Rockets #NBA #ImeUdokaFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Wins COTM, Positives From Wolves Loss, Importance Of Warriors GameHost 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 and a reason the vets (Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks) might be struggling as of late, and the importance of the Thursday matchup with the Golden State Warriors, both for the slim chances of making the NBA play-in tournament and it's importance beyond that.#Rockets #NBA #ImeUdoka

How Can Ime Udoka & Houston Rockets Solve Jalen Green Double-Teams? + Realistic Schedule GoalsHost 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 conspiracies surrounding comments by Ime Udoka's sister on a recent podcast and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/FULL MFON UDOKA INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz3ukUcdiuI&ab_channel=HoustonRoundballReview