Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by three guests for another edition of Locked On Rockets fan talk Friday tackling a variety of Rockets topics. First, D.J. (@dmac21bucs) joins to discuss the Rockets general rebuilding timeline, and how delaying cap space until 2024 might present better opportunities for Houston. Then, Wes (@WesC512) joins to tackle the philosophy of angling more toward an offensive identity or defensive identity as the Rockets work to build their way back to contender status. Lastly, Tiz (@TizianoCuce) joins to discuss the WORST CASE scenario of the Rockets falling to pick No. 5 in this year's NBA Draft, the guys that make sense at No. 5 for Houston, and some interesting names that pick No. 17 could be used on.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by NBA Draft Expert and host of Locked On NBA Big Board Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) to discuss Jabari Smith vs. Paolo Banchero, what each guy bring's to the table, why Rafael likes Banchero at No. 1 overall in this year's draft to the Houston Rockets, how each of these prospects fits alongside certain members of the Rockets young core and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores Jalen Green's rookie year, highlighting expectations coming into his first NBA season, best and worst stretches, pivotal turning points, developments in his game as the season went along and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) dives into season reviews for David Nwaba and John Wall. For Nwaba, focusing on his transition from rotational player to garbage-time veteran, best game of the season and future role with the team, then for Wall debating the different pathways available to the Rockets of moving on from him this summer or next deadline via trade or buyout, possible teams that could pursue him and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares the Houston Rockets 2022 exit interview for Head Coach Stephen Silas then provides a "big question" for him as we move into the Rockets offseason, as well as takeaways from the final media availability for the season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares the Houston Rockets 2022 exit interview for General Manager Rafael Stone then provides a "big question" for him as we move into the Rockets offseason, as well as takeaways from the final media availability for the season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares the Houston Rockets 2022 exit interviews for Josh Christopher & Kevin Porter Jr. then provides a "big question" for each player as we move into the Rockets offseason, as well as takeaways from their final media availability for the season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks about the current debate around the NBA All-Rookie teams that exploded when Bill Simmons' said "F--k Jalen Green" on his latest podcast, discarding the Rockets star rookie as "empty stats" and using New Orleans' Herb Jones to prop up the agenda of "winning" basketball in regards to voting. Faulty logic, shifting goalposts, and more debunked on today's show + Jackson's picks for All-Rookie first and second team.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares the Houston Rockets 2022 exit interviews for Jalen Green, KJ Martin & Usman Garuba then provides a "big question" for each player as we move into the Rockets offseason, as well as takeaways from their final media availability for the season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares the Houston Rockets 2022 exit interviews for Alperen Sengun and Jae'Sean Tate, then provides a "big question" for each player as we move into the Rockets offseason, as well as takeaways from their final media availability for the season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to the Rockets final game of the NBA season in which Jalen Green finished his rookie campaign in with an EXCLAMATION POINT, earning a new career-high by dropping 41 points and becoming the ONLY rookie with a 40-point game this season. Jalen's showtime performance and how far he's come from the beginning of the season, favorite moments from this Rockets season, highlights from die-hard international Rockets fan Paulo Alves trip to Houston and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Andy Patton (@ScoreZagsScore) from Locked On Zags to do a deep dive on Chet Holmgren as one of the top prospects in this year's 2022 NBA Draft. The two focus on offensive and defensive strengths and weaknesses, where they see Holmgren landing on the draft board, floor and ceiling evaluation's of Chet's talent, concerns over his frame and more. What is Holmgren's best offensive skill? Does Chet have superstar potential? How many ways can he impact the game defensively? What does taking a lesser role at Gonzaga say about Chet's desire to win? Where do we rank Holmgren's basketball IQ?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for another edition of Locked On Rockets Film Room to discuss Josh Christopher's growth on both sides of the ball this season. Offensively, how Jaygup utilizes mid-range, but almost exclusively inside the paint, finishing ability inside and more, defensively, Christopher's ball pressure and pick and roll defense being able to impact the game. The two then discuss the new "Iverson Cut" the Rockets have incorporated into their offensive sets as of late for Jalen Green and Josh Christopher before Alykhan reveals to Rockets fans which team he ACTUALLY roots for.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to the Rockets loss against the Brooklyn Nets, in which Kevin Porter Jr. had his most productive offensive game of the season (36 points) but struggled to get other's involved offensively in the early stages of the game, Jalen Green scores 30 for the FIFTH CONSECUTIVE game, joining an elite group of Hall of Famers as just the 10th rookie in NBA History to do so, Alperen Sengun's involvement in the Rockets offense and Houston now controlling it's own fate regarding the NBA Draft Lottery and finishing as the worst team in the NBA this season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by HTX Chop Shop Contributor Frank (@ftank58) to discuss how Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. have played off each other this season, differences between now and pre-All-Star Break, do the advanced stats back up the eye test when it comes to the Rockets young backcourt + is the Garrison Mathews honeymoon period over?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks the CHAOS ROCKETS in a wild game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in which Jalen Green and Josh Christopher BOTH go OFF for 30-point games, making NBA history, Alperen Sengun bullies Karl Anthony-Towns on the glass, KJ Martin SportsCenter top-10 moment, Stephen Silas gets EJECTED due to some heinous officiating, Usman Garuba showing some flashes over the weekend and a pair of wins that have made the Tankathon race to the bottom a two-man game between Houston and Orlando.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks about Josh Christopher's impressive play this season, carving out a role in the Rockets rotation after spending time at the G League level to refine his game, and how Jaygup's play style (and numbers) remind him of another fairly impressive NBA two-way guard + an overview of some of the variables to consider when looking at the Rockets timeline for rebuilding upon the end of this season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to the historic pair of games from Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. against the Sacramento Kings, with the Rockets ultimately falling 121-118 and keeping hope alive of a guaranteed top-5 pick in this year's NBA Draft. Jalen ties his career-high with 32 points, including multiple insane highlight reel dunks, KPJ notches the first (official) triple-double (30/12/12) of his career and joins some elite company under the age of 22, the Rockets backcourt being included in records alongside legends like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, Usman Garuba gets the starting nod in place of the injured Alperen Sengun, the LEGEND of Bruno Fernando grows as the big man posts 17/10 in 22 minutes off the bench, and lastly a tankathon hypothetical regarding the Brooklyn Nets pick owed to Houston.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by founder of clutchfans.net Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) to discuss the Rockets upcoming decisions regarding Christian Wood and Jae'Sean Tate, how those two DO or DON'T fit into the Rockets long-term rebuilding plans, the idea of consolidating assets this offseason, followed by a discussion of the top-4 prospects in the NBA Draft (Chet Holgren, Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey) and which player Jackson & Dave think makes the most sense for the Rockets to take take No. 1 overall.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets 123-120 loss against the San Antonio Spurs with KJ Martin ALMOST forcing overtime with a last-second three-pointer that just barely rimmed out. Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. both go OFF, with Jalen now leading all rookies in 30-point performances and showing moments of his future superstardom, KPJ getting to the rim more effectively than in recent weeks, solid all-around night for Alperen Sengun starting in place of Christian Wood, Josh Christopher ELECTRIC off the Rockets bench, scoring at will inside and in the mid-range, Daishen Nix and Usman Garuba with some legitimate non-garbage time run and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets back-to-back wins against a completely depleted Portland Trailblazers team over the weekend, in which Jalen Green showed off his strength as a true three-level scorer + an area of his offensive game that isn't getting enough attention, Alperen Sengun with a CAREER-HIGH 27 points, continuing to show what he can do when given enough time on the floor, the implications these two wins will have on lottery standings come the end of the season, the race to the bottom of the standings taking a look at the records of the Orlando Magic & Detroit Pistons, a catch 22 situation with the Brooklyn game later this season and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by one of the hosts of Locked On NBA Draft Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to discuss current top-4 big board projections, how Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey compare to one another, what makes Jabari so special, floor/ceiling of the top prospects in this year's NBA Draft, lack of "Superstar" potential at the top of the draft and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets getting outworked in the second half against the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks, officiating throughout the game, physicality of both teams, Alperen Sengun being the Rockets bright spot (again), Stephen Silas' thoughts on the success of the double-big lineup post NBA All-Star break, Brooklyn Pick Watch™ heats up and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets HUGE comeback win down 23 to beat the Washington Wizards, rallying around Christian Wood and his EIGHT made threes on his way to a career-high 39 points, including a huge poster on Kristaps Porzingis that ignited his play in the second half. Second half comeback, an important lineup decision made by Stephen Silas that helped keep the Rockets momentum going late in the game, Jalen Green's best "all-around" performance of the season, maybe Christian Wood can be a long-term fit but NOT at the five and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to the Rockets 122-98 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, which was made better by the ALPEREN SENGUN MASTERCLASS in the third quarter, giving the Rockets some much-needed life after a lethargic first half, including multiple dunks and highlight plays, Kevin Porter Jr. & Christian Wood being pulled much earlier than usual in the third quarter due to lack of energy, Jalen Green's streak of double-figure scoring games is broken, KJ Martin & Dennis Schroder with solid contributions off the bench, Jabari Smith stock falling, but Jaden Ivey stock rising?