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Given these Recent & Consistent Struggles for the Houston Rockets.. Who Holds the Most Blame in Clutch City? full 504 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:09:59 +0000 uQIOtHv2vfPGTqIjF2gcCKkd4tx5VjwZ nba,kevin durant,ime udoka,lakers,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,clutch city,h town,udoka,sengun,alperen sengun,rockets news,houston rockets news,rockets news notes,nba news notes,nba western conference,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nba,kevin durant,ime udoka,lakers,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,clutch city,h town,udoka,sengun,alperen sengun,rockets news,houston rockets news,rockets news notes,nba news notes,nba western conference,sports Given these Recent & Consistent Struggles for the Houston Rockets.. Who Holds the Most Blame in Clutch City? The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
The Lakers may have the worst defense of any playoff team… they held you to 35 second half points (12 in the 4th)
Why in the Heck Does Rockets HC Ime Udoka Get SO Angry with Reed Sheppard?!
-Meet the Texans NEW Guard for that O-Line, Wyatt Teller! + Waddle TRADED! -Milner REMAINS HOT with the Wagers Y'all! T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Tues. Night -Durant's Frustration Postgame After Rockets EMBARRASSING Loss to Lakers..
-Stoerner: "This Addition at Guard with Wyatt Teller? HUGE, Texans Fans!" -Why in the Heck Does Rockets HC Ime Udoka Get SO Angry with Reed Sheppard?! -Is Today's Addition to the OLine w/Guard Wyatt Teller Caserio's BEST Move?!
-What was THAT Embarrassment of a Loss Last Night for the Rockets?! -A Little Game of 'Real OR Fake?!' LIVE on THE DRIVE-as you hear it EVER Tuesday afternoon with the fellas! -"Join Clint & ROB(???)" on The Drive LOL! + Dolphins TRADE Waddle to Denver
-Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio STAYIN' BUSY Houston! Caserio Added Another GUARD to this Texans O-Line-Texans Fans REJOICE! -What was THAT Embarrassment of a Loss Last Night for the Rockets?!? -EVERYONE's favorite Tuesday Afternoon Game each week on THE DRIVE- 'Real OR Fake?!' with The Drive fellas with YOU weighing in! -"Join Clint & ROB(???)" on The Drive LOL! + Dolphins TRADE Waddle to Denver -Stoerner: "This Addition at Guard with Wyatt Teller? HUGE, Texans Fans!" -Why in the Heck Does Rockets HC Ime Udoka Get SO Angry with Reed Sheppard?! -Milner REMAINS HOT with the Wagers Y'all! T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Tues. Night NBA action-CASH IN YA POCKET, Drive Family!$!$
ITL opens the show discussing NCAA Tournament bracket strategy, going through some fail-safe ways people try to pick a winning bracket and the common mistakes that usually ruin one. The conversation then shifts to the Texans and Nick Caserio's offseason approach, with ITL debating whether playing it safe might actually be the biggest risk he's taken as Texans GM, depending on how the roster develops around C.J. Stroud. Around The NFL, the show breaks down league discussions about how state taxes affect the salary cap and player contracts, reacts to comments from C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and hits other headlines from across the NFL. ITL also dives into the Rockets and the concern surrounding Alperen Sengun's back, discussing whether the issue is something manageable or something that could become a bigger problem for Houston. Later, ITL takes a closer look at the Texans' offensive line and asks whether the team is finished adding at guard and whether the unit is actually better than it was last season. Lunch-Time Confessions follows with Lopez explaining how March Madness has created stress in the Lopez household. ITL also discusses the World Baseball Classic and asks whether any sporting event has elevated itself to elite status faster than the WBC. The show wraps with a conversation about a deep-dive analysis of the first wave of 2026 NFL free agency and what the early moves reveal about how teams across the league are building their rosters, before closing with Figgy's Mixtape featuring Spring Break HTX 2026 chaos from around Houston over the weekend.
ITL discusses the concerns surrounding Alperen Sengun's back and what it could mean for the Rockets moving forward.
ITL goes Around The NFL discussing the latest league conversations about the salary cap and how state taxes factor into team building and player contracts. The show also reacts to comments from C.J. Gardner-Johnson and other headlines making waves across the league. ITL then shifts to the Rockets and discusses Alperen Sengun's back issue and how concerning it could be for Houston moving forward. In The Loop debates whether the injury is something temporary the team can manage or if it could become a larger problem for the Rockets as they try to finish the season strong. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.
The next 2 games in 3 days for the hometown Houston Rockets--vs the Lakers at home is huge for seeding y'all!!
Our Guy Milner is on a LEGIT & Profitable HEATER with these Wagers Houston! T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Fri. Night NBA Action! full 752 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:27:42 +0000 hOK4lUNWMMSzR6rXIql7tO3wIwGeQiYA nba,chicago bulls,kevin durant,los angeles clippers,phoenix suns,new orleans pelicans,toronto raptors,pelicans,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,nba bets,clippers,nba betting,clutch city,jalen green,udoka,sengun,alperen sengun,alpi sengun,betting nba,best bets nba,best bets,nba best bets,nba betting picks,houston rockets news,nba news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nba,chicago bulls,kevin durant,los angeles clippers,phoenix suns,new orleans pelicans,toronto raptors,pelicans,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,nba bets,clippers,nba betting,clutch city,jalen green,udoka,sengun,alperen sengun,alpi sengun,betting nba,best bets nba,best bets,nba best bets,nba betting picks,houston rockets news,nba news notes,sports Our Guy Milner is on a LEGIT & Profitable HEATER with these Wagers Houston! T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Fri. Night NBA Action! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Houston!!! Are ya TAILING our guy Tyler Milner on these Wed. night NBA wagers after the PERFECT result of picks last night?!?!
Friend of the progrum, B. Scott-joins The Drive EVERY Wednesday afternoon at 4:40pm CT with ALL of your Houston Rockets latest! Durant & co. head to DENVER for a matchup with the Nuggets Wed. evening!
-Caserio's FREE AGENCY GRADE So Far as the Texans Moves Continue! -THERE's the O-Line Move H-Town's Been Hoping For! Texans Add a TACKLE Tues! -OH MY-CJ Gardner-Johnson Just Spoke his Real (& F-Bomb Filled) Texans Feels -Caserio's Past Struggles Finding O-Linemen vs 3 Point Shooting Hoopers..? -Rockets Welcome the RAPTORS to Toyota Center Tonight! + Caserio Adds TACKLE -'REAL or FAKE?!'- CJ Stroud is HAPPY with Caserio's Roster Moves thus Far? -T-Mil's NBA Picks for Tonight's BEST BET$! -An ASTROS UPDATE on Closer, Josh Hader! Opening Day Ready, or Nah?
-Rockets Welcome the RAPTORS to Toyota Center Tonight! + Caserio Adds TACKLE -T-Mil's NBA Picks for Tonight's BEST BET$! -The Texans CHANGES Taking Place AROUND QB-1 CJ Stroud in H-Town..
Are you TAILING or FADING Milner's Tues. night NBA wagers?!
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein where did the real Alperen Sengun go & what's happened to his game this year. Robert apologizes to Reed Sheppard & admits a mistake. Plus, what happened to the Terror Twins & the once great Rockets Defense? Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (00:27) Why didn't Rockets Draft Wemby? (1:40) Did Rockets Cause Tanking? (2:35) Robert Apologizes to Reed Sheppard but wants a 'Thank You' (6:20) Please Start Reed Sheppard! (11:49) Sheppard: 6th Man of the Year? (14:25) What happened to Terror Twin? (18:00) Tari Eason: Awful Right Now? (21:02) What's Tari's Extension? (23:42) Real Reason Rockets Defensive Dropoff? (31:10) Time to move on from Udoka? (32:39) Rockets lost Fun Factor? (35:07) What is Wrong with Sengun? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS #alperensengun #tarieason #amenthompson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After two ugly losses in three games, the Rockets (39-24) have fallen back to No. 4 in the Western Conference and are close to falling out of the top four altogether — which would mean starting the 2026 playoffs on the road.So, what should Houston fans take away after a pair of concerning defeats to San Antonio and Golden State? Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves break down the key takeaways, including signs of regression from Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason; potential team-building implications for the 2026 offseason; and why Wednesday's opponent (the Denver Nuggets) could be a friendlier matchup for the Rockets, relative to the Spurs.
-Are the Texans Setting Up to Go 'ALL-IN'?!? -An EMBARRASSING Loss for the Rockets Last Night in San Antonio.. -Weekend's Best, Weekend's Worst Around the World of Sports!
After watching last nights LOSS for these Rockets in San Antonio.. How do you feel about the Rockets, H-Town?!
-Texans BREAKING NEWS: Houston has RELEASED RB Joe Mixon; -Contract Extension for Texans Pass Rusher Danielle Hunter! PAY DAY- -An UGLY Loss Last Night for the Rockets to VERY Short Handed Warriors Squad -Time for these Texans to Open that Check Book this Offseason? -Are there some Astros JOBS Very Much 'On the Line' this Baseball Season?! -MORE Texans Breaking News on Friday! TE Dalton Schultz gets an Extension! -Texans Makin' Friday MOVES! Mixon Released, Schultz Extended, & MORE! -Putting Cash in YOUR Pockets, Drive Family! T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Fri.!$
Our guy Milner has given you 7 WINNING bets out of 10 picks over the last two days with these NBA BEST BET$ y'all!$!$
These Houston Rockets lost Thursday night to a Warriors team that they had NO business losing to folks..
ITL dives into a growing conversation around the Rockets and Alperen Sengun as the crew debates whether the current concerns with his play are temporary, situational, or something more fundamental to how the team is built. The guys break down how Sengun fits within Ime Udoka's system and whether the Rockets need to adjust around him or if he needs to adjust his game. Lunch-Time Confessions follows with a Texans-Commanders themed confession that sparks some discussion, and the hour wraps with a brand new ITL game called Fake News Roulette where the crew sorts through wild headlines to determine what's real and what's completely made up.
ITL debates whether the issues surrounding Sengun are just a temporary slump, a situational fit within the offense, or something more fundamental about his role in the Rockets' system.
ITL opens the show with a strong take on the Rockets as the crew debates whether Ime Udoka has entered a coaching malpractice portion of his tenure and whether recent decisions are making things harder than they need to be. The conversation then shifts to the Texans as the guys discuss the Danielle Hunter restructure and why it may actually be the best news the offense has received all offseason, potentially giving Houston more flexibility to build around C.J. Stroud. Around The NFL, the crew reacts to one percent of the Miami Dolphins selling at a record $12.5 billion valuation and the Chargers agreeing to terms with center Tyler Biadasz before shifting the focus back to Houston and asking what C.J. Stroud's true “superpowers” were during his rookie season and which traits will define him moving forward. ITL also dives into a growing debate surrounding the Rockets and Alperen Sengun as the guys discuss whether the concerns about his play are temporary, situational, or something more fundamental within Ime Udoka's system. Lunch-Time Confessions follows with a Texans-Commanders themed confession that sparks conversation before the debut of a new ITL game called Fake News Roulette. The show also reacts to news of the Texans meeting with an offensive line prospect and what that could mean for Houston's draft strategy as the team continues looking for ways to strengthen the protection around Stroud. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape featuring Wendy's hiring a Chief Tasting Officer, airlines rolling out new rule changes, and more wild stories from around sports and culture.
Our guy T-Mil is HEATIN' UP with these nightly betting picks Drive Fam!!
-Alpi vs Draymond. Rockets vs Warriors TONIGHT @ Toyota H-Town! -WON BIG on Last Night's Wednesday Wagers Y'all! T-Mil's Thurs BEST BET$! -What Led these Texans to the Trade Acquiring Running Back David Montgomery!
-The Fellas of THE DRIVE- Lovin' the Caserio Move Today with Trent Brown! -WON BIG on Last Night's Wednesday Wagers Y'all! T-Mil's Thurs BEST BET$! -Why ASTROS FANS should DESPISE the World Baseball Classic! (According to Tyler Milner LOL!) -Alpi vs Draymond. Rockets vs Warriors TONIGHT @ Toyota H-Town! -Producer T-Mil's Worst Astros Nightmare During Spring Happened Y'all!! -A Rodeo Houston St. Paddy's PARTY! + An Aging QB Who's Time Might be UP! -Caserio Discussed his Decision to Trade Big Tytus Howard Today-
-The Fellas of THE DRIVE- Lovin' the Caserio Move Today with Trent Brown! -Milner's WORST Spring-Time 'Stros NIGHTMARE- It Happened Yesterday! -Our Guy Ron 'The Show' had a.. INTERESTING Little League Experience LOL
-A BLOCKBUSTER Trade Wed. within the AFC! + RIP to a True Football Legend! -T-Mil's Hump Day BEST BET$ Around the NBA! + B. Scott Watching.. HOCKEY?! -These Houston Rockets, HC Ime Udoka, & the Emerging GOOD SHEPPARD!
Is the Houston Rockets' HC being a bit uh.. STUBBORN as of late, H-Town?
Friend of The Drive progrum, our guy Brandon Scott joins the show EVERY Wednesday with ALL of your absolute latest on the Houston Rockets & around the NBA!
Is Rockets' Head Coach Ime Udoka 'the guy' that can get the basketball squad in H-Town over the hump? OR-is Udoka the guy you hire to fix things on the hardwood, before ultimately handing over the reigns to a new coach in the H..?!
-Is Ime Udoka the Championship-Level Head Coach Needed in Clutch City..? -The LACK of 'Explosive Plays' for CJ Stroud/OC Nick Caley MUST be Addressed -Stock Up Stock Down: H-Town's Pro Athletes/Sports Figures! -T-Mil's Hump Day BEST BET$ Around the NBA! + B. Scott Watching.. HOCKEY?! -Young Reed Sheppard is Starting to Turn Heads for these Rockets Folks! -The Weekly Rockets Report as B. Scott Joins Live with The Drive! -How Caserio Can Make Texans Fans VERY Happy this Offseason! -Patriots RELEASE WR Stefon Diggs-Any Texans Interest..? + MARCH MADNESS!
Send a textWe rank the top 10 power forwards right now and explain the choices with role, impact, and playoff value in mind. From Aaron Gordon's defense to Giannis's crown, we weigh scoring gravity, switchability, health, and how each player scales next to stars.• Why Aaron Gordon fits at ten for defense and versatility• Bam Adebayo's edge in playmaking and switching• Lauri Markkanen's scoring gravity and second-option ceiling• Alperen Sengun's leap as a hub and scorer• Domantas Sabonis's strength, rebounding, and DHO engine• LeBron's present value versus aging curve• Paolo Banchero's rise over LeBron on two-way impact• Anthony Davis's defense and health asterisk• Kevin Durant's elite skill with near 50-40-90 efficiency• Giannis's rim pressure, playmaking, and defensive range• honorable mentions that almost cracked the listMake sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the showSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
-When Texans Brass Put an Emphasis on an Improved RUN Game for Texans.. -A Cause for CONCERN Regarding Caserio's O-Line for these Texans..? -T-Mil's TUESDAY PICKS for these Best Bet$ Around the NBA H-Town!$!$ -Demand MORE, Demand SUCCESS from Your Team You FAN For! -Now Departed & with the Cleveland Browns, BUT.. Was Tytus Howard Overrated? -EVERYBODY's Favorite Game on 'The Drive'! "REAL or FAKE?!?" -Does New RB Addition David Montgomery Match Your Texans Expectations?! -Aaron Judge Delivers the Most UN-Inspiring Speech EVER.. LOL!
-Alpi Sengun FRUSTRATION is Building in H-Town! -EVERYBODY's Favorite Game on 'The Drive'! "REAL or FAKE?!?" -Aaron Judge Delivers the Most UN-Inspiring Speech EVER.. LOL!
-Tytus TRADED & Montgomery ACQUIRED! Texans Moves on a Monday! -Is the 'OLD' Lance McCullers Jr. About to be BACK for these Astros?! -The PRESSURE is Building for Texans GM Nick Caserio & HC DeMeco Ryans! -Weekend's BEST, Weekend's WORST Around the World of Sports! -The Ongoing CURIOUS CASE-of Rockets' Alpi Sengun! -These El Tiempo Margarita Prices at Daikin Park are Gettin' OUT OF HAND! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ Around the NBA Monday Night!$!$ -MORE Impactful for Texans Today-Tytus Traded Away OR Montgomery Acquired?!
-Tytus TRADED & Montgomery ACQUIRED! Texans Moves on a Monday! -The PRESSURE is Building for Texans GM Nick Caserio & HC DeMeco Ryans! -The Ongoing CURIOUS CASE-of Rockets' Alpi Sengun!
-MORE Impactful for Texans Today-Tytus Traded Away OR Montgomery Acquired?! -Is the 'OLD' Lance McCullers Jr. About to be BACK for these Astros?! -Weekend's BEST, Weekend's WORST Around the World of Sports!
-Rockets in Action Tonight vs the Wizards! Come On Alpi.. -T-Mil's BEST BET$ Around the NBA Monday Night!$!$ -Texans Send 29-Year Old Tytus Howard to the Browns..
The curious case of Alperen Sengun continued over the weekend, Houston..
Even after losing Saturday's game at Miami, the Rockets (37-22) remain at No. 3 in the Western Conference standings. When factoring in widespread injuries throughout Houston's roster, things could certainly be a lot worse.Yet, even with Kevin Durant in All-NBA form, there are still several questions to answer as the Rockets embark upon the final weeks of the regular season and what they hope is an extended run in the 2026 playoffs. Those questions include:With Steven Adams unavailable and Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle sprain) sidelined for at least a few days, is Alperen Sengun becoming a liability at center?Should Reed Sheppard start in the backcourt?Is Ime Udoka maximizing Houston's offense?Could a potential buyout signing make a difference?Featuring Ben DuBose, Paulo Alves, and ClutchFans' Dave Hardisty, Saturday's postgame show attempts to answer those questions while also offering key takeaways from that loss to the Heat. Tune in!This episode can also be viewed in video form here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvMphBfmsgA
Our guy, Producer Tyler Milner-went 3 for 4 on Wednesday's Wagers for BEST BET$! Are YOU Tailing the Milner heater Thurs night with these NBA bets?!?
-Was Last Night the KICK START Alpi Needed in the Rockets WIN vs Kings?! -Texans & QB Coach Jerrod Johnson 'PART WAYS'-What it Means for CJ Stroud! -Astros Newcomer on the Mound-Matsuyama Takes 1 Off the Ol' SHIN Bone Thurs! -Did Caserio Give Us a Hidden HINT About CJ Stroud Today While with McAfee?! -T-Mil's Best Bet$ are Catching Fire! 4 NBA Picks for Thursday Action!$!$ -The GOOD SHEPPARD! Have Yourself a NIGHT, Reed! Rockets DUB -Chickfila Putting PRESSURE on Folks! +Stroud Predicament Given Jerrod News
-Apparently, Texans RB Joe Mixon had Surgery?!? -Caserio Put the Stroud TRADE Rumors to Rest Today at the NFL Combine! -THE DRIVE Takes You HIGHER! + Manscaping Advice for the Fellas!! -Should Rockets Be Considering a BIGGER ROLE for Jabari Smith..? -March Madness PREVIEW as Friend of the Show, Rob Dauster Joins LIVE! -Astros Manager Joe Espada's Houston Lineup in 2026-with some QUESTIONS! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for NBA Action Tuesday Night!$!$ -Is it Time for GM Caserio to be AGGRESSIVE in Approach to Running Back?! -Jammin' Creed, Girls with Choker Necklaces, & MORE! -"Yordan will play 80+ ball games for the 'Stros this Season"-Real or Fake?!
-Caserio Put the Stroud TRADE Rumors to Rest Today at the NFL Combine! -Should Rockets Be Considering a BIGGER ROLE for Jabari Smith..? -Astros Manager Joe Espada's Houston Lineup in 2026-with some QUESTIONS!
-Durant Lights up the Scoreboard in Rockets Win! + Cignetti got PAID! -Milner Went a PERFECT 4x4 on Last Night's Picks! T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Fri. -Filling the MANY Needs of the Texans Via the 2026 NFL Draft!