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Locked 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.

  1. NO MOVES: Rockets Stay QUIET During NBA Draft Round One | BEST Players Still Available In Round Two?

    16h ago

    NO MOVES: Rockets Stay QUIET During NBA Draft Round One | BEST Players Still Available In Round Two?

    NO MOVES: Rockets Stay QUIET During NBA Draft Round One | BEST Players Still Available In Round Two? Houston Rockets stand pat as Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft unfolds. Did the front office miss a key opportunity to reset the franchise timeline or strengthen the roster with fresh talent? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to misses, rumors, and what the lack of aggressive moves means for Houston’s direction as teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs make savvy picks and strategic trades. Key topics include the Rockets’ best options for Round 2—including prospects like Trevon Brazile, Emanuel Sharp, and Henri Veesaar—plus analysis of late-first round targets and ongoing trade scenarios involving Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and the possibility of landing Jaylen Brown. Gatlin breaks down what Houston must do to compete with powerhouses like the Thunder, questions the organization’s asset management at the margins, and challenges whether Rafael Stone will seize this chance at reinvention. #Rockets #NBA #Draft 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo – Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Rugiet – Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  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) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  2. Braden Smith Rockets NBA Draft Profile: Houston's SOLUTION To Much-Needed Backup PLAYMAKING?

    1d ago

    Braden Smith Rockets NBA Draft Profile: Houston's SOLUTION To Much-Needed Backup PLAYMAKING?

    Braden Smith Rockets NBA Draft Profile: Houston's SOLUTION To Much-Needed Backup PLAYMAKING? Houston Rockets target Purdue’s Braden Smith as answer to their backup point guard puzzle—can an undersized floor general elevate Houston’s offense? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) examine Smith’s elite playmaking, passing vision, and three-point shooting, weighing these strengths against his defensive limitations and slight frame. With Fred VanVleet’s future uncertain, is Smith the insurance policy the Rockets need to keep Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr. operating efficiently in the half-court? Discussion also covers Smith’s NBA draft range, potential comps like Tyus Jones and Pablo Prigioni, and his fit within Ime Udoka’s system. The hosts debate whether Smith’s basketball IQ and ability to run sets can offset his size, especially in late-second-round consideration. Will Houston take a gamble on a traditional floor general to address their playmaking and turnover woes, or seek a higher-upside prospect with a different skillset? #Rockets #NBA #Draft #BradenSmith 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo – Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Rugiet – Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  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) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min
  3. Bucks TRADE Giannis To Heat | Rockets IMPACT + Can Houston CAPITALIZE In The Aftermath?

    1d ago

    Bucks TRADE Giannis To Heat | Rockets IMPACT + Can Houston CAPITALIZE In The Aftermath?

    Bucks TRADE Giannis To Heat | Rockets IMPACT + Can Houston CAPITALIZE In The Aftermath? Giannis Antetokounmpo lands with the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade, sending shockwaves across the NBA and officially removing the Houston Rockets from the superstar sweepstakes. How will this seismic move impact Houston’s offseason and the league’s power structure? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the ramifications for the Rockets, exploring potential fallout for Bobby Portis, Tyler Herro, and the shifting trade market. Key topics include the ripple effects on Houston’s draft strategy, possible trade avenues involving Jaylen Brown and Myles Turner, and whether the Rockets should sacrifice depth for star power. With the NBA Draft now split across two nights and late first-round trades swirling—could Houston make a surprise move? Get essential insights on team direction, player fit, and what the future holds for Rockets fans after a turbulent league shakeup. #Rockets #NBA #GiannisAntetokounmpo 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo – Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Rugiet – Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  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) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min
  4. Emanuel Sharp Rockets NBA Draft Profile: GRITTY 3-And-D Wing Could Be The NEXT Dillon Brooks

    2d ago

    Emanuel Sharp Rockets NBA Draft Profile: GRITTY 3-And-D Wing Could Be The NEXT Dillon Brooks

    Emanuel Sharp Rockets NBA Draft Profile: GRITTY 3-And-D Wing Could Be The NEXT Dillon Brooks Houston Rockets eye Emmanuel Sharp as a gritty 3-and-D weapon in the NBA Draft—could he fill the team’s defensive void left by Dillon Brooks and potentially Tari Eason? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to spotlight Sharp’s physical defense, deep-range shooting, and unshakable confidence that has NBA teams across the league intrigued. With comparisons to Jevon Carter, Josh Okogie, Jae Crowder, and Dillon Brooks, the question remains: will Sharp's heart and toughness compensate for his undersized frame at the next level? The conversation covers Sharp’s shooting volume, catch-and-shoot prowess, and fierce on-ball defense for the University of Houston. They analyze his NBA draft range, discuss whether his lack of elite measurables will hurt his stock, and debate his fit as a second-round steal for Houston. Sharp’s ability to bring energy off the bench and impact winning basketball could be exactly what the Rockets need to round out their roster. #Rockets #NBA #Draft #EmanuelSharp 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo – Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Rugiet – Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  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) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  5. Trevon Brazile Rockets NBA Draft Profile: Arkansas' VERSATILE Two-Way Big PERFECT FIT For Ime Udoka?

    4d ago

    Trevon Brazile Rockets NBA Draft Profile: Arkansas' VERSATILE Two-Way Big PERFECT FIT For Ime Udoka?

    Trevon Brazile Rockets NBA Draft Profile: Arkansas' VERSATILE Two-Way Big PERFECT FIT For Ime Udoka? Houston Rockets eye explosive potential with Trevon Brazile’s NBA Draft profile—could his elite athleticism and versatility transform the Rockets’ front court? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) explore whether Brazile’s 7'4" wingspan, above-the-rim finishing, and developing three-point shot make him a second-round steal for Houston’s roster overhaul. Comparisons to NBA defensive anchors like OG Anunoby, Aaron Gordon, and Serge Ibaka frame the conversation about Brazile's upside and the missing ingredient of true vertical spacing on the Rockets. Key topics include Brazile’s projected draft range, strengths as a switchable defender, offensive limitations, and how Ime Udoka could unlock his two-way ceiling. Moore offers NBA comps from Dwight Powell to Jonathan Isaac and examines the strategic fit alongside Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. Can Brazile’s mix of rim protection and floor-spacing give the Rockets a new identity? Get the full breakdown and debate on Houston’s second-round priorities in this must-listen NBA Draft edition. #Rockets #NBA #Draft #TrevonBrazile 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo – Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Rugiet – Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  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) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
  6. SHOOTING WOES: Houston Rockets MUST FIX 3-Point Game Around Kevin Durant & Alperen Sengun

    4d ago

    SHOOTING WOES: Houston Rockets MUST FIX 3-Point Game Around Kevin Durant & Alperen Sengun

    SHOOTING WOES: Houston Rockets MUST FIX 3-Point Game Around Kevin Durant & Alperen Sengun Houston Rockets face a pivotal offseason as questions mount about their direction—will the team double down on Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson or reshape the roster for a modern NBA attack? Shooting woes, three-point attempts, and non-shooters in the starting lineup put the spotlight on Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, and potential targets like Landry Shamet, Jose Alvarado, and Myles Turner. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by sports reporter for Chron.com Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) to discuss Ime Udoka’s strategic offensive preferences, the future of Dorian Finney-Smith, and how the Rockets balance defense with much-needed floor spacing. Can Houston secure the prime-time shooters and rim protectors needed to contend, or will contract management and luxury tax worries limit bold moves? Don’t miss this action-packed breakdown of trade rumors, player development, and the critical decisions that will define the Rockets’ trajectory in the Western Conference. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant Follow Michael and his work https://www.chron.com/author/michael-shapiro-chron/ & https://x.com/mshap2 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo – Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Rugiet – Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  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) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min
  7. ALL IN: Rockets STAR TRADE Targets | Do Kawhi Leonard Or Donovan Mitchell Make Houston CONTENDERS?

    Jun 17

    ALL IN: Rockets STAR TRADE Targets | Do Kawhi Leonard Or Donovan Mitchell Make Houston CONTENDERS?

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Locked 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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