Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets impact of the Brooklyn Nets trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, what that does to the value of the Brooklyn picks Houston currently owns, the possibility of Kevin Durant being traded next and how the Rockets have unique leverage in any potential KD trade scenarios, either to land him themselves or facilitating the trade as a third team. Jackson also shares takeaways from the back-to-back games over the weekend against the Toronto Raptors and OKC Thunder, including Alperen Sengun adjusting to opposing defenses game planning for him, Josh Christopher finding his rhythm and downhill play, and why TyTy Washington should NEVER play behind Daishen Nix ever again.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss where the Houston Rockets stand one week away from the NBA trade deadline, what would be a considered a "win" at the deadline for the Rockets, evaluating Eric Gordon, KJ Martin, and Jae'Sean Tate as guys possibly on the trading block, whether the Rockets are only "sellers" at this deadline or if they are in a position to be "buyers" and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 112-106 defensive-minded win against the OKC Thunder behind a career night for rookie forward Tari Eason (20 points, 13 rebounds). How the Rockets defended OKC and held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to just 7-of-23 shooting, Tari's career night in just 19 minutes of action, Daishen Nix(!) with his best game of the season, Stephen Silas using timeouts effectively to the settle the group, Rockets closing out the game STRONG, Alperen Sengun struggling to score inside and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss and react to comments from NBA Analyst and Insider John Hollinger about the state of the Houston Rockets rebuild, calling the organization the "worst-organized, least sound" team in the NBA, also sharing heavy criticism of head coach Stephen Silas, likening him to a "substitute teacher" not suited to rein in the young players Houston has. The two also go over the selections for the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend and how Tari Eason did not make the cut.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Nathan Fogg (@NathanFogg1) to break down and discuss Houston Rockets 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Ausar Thompson, highlighting strengths (defense, athleticism) and weaknesses (outside shooting), possible NBA comps, how his skills will translate to the NBA level, fit with the Houston Rockets and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets grinding out a win on the road against the Detroit Pistons 117-114 despite missing Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun,Kevin Porter Jr. and head coach Stephen Silas behind a collective group effort and strong nights from KJ Martin and Tari Eason. KJ 4-point sequence to end the game and responding well to being benched by interim coach John Lucas in the first half, how differently Lucas coaches this Rockets team, starting Jabari Smith Jr. at the five, building up a big lead in the third and letting it slip away, winning the rebounding battle and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses some positives from the Houston Rockets 113-95 blowout loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers before tackling rumors about Houston's potential interest in Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins. Jabari Smith Jr.'s offensive flow, Alperen Sengun's defense before the game unraveled, Tari Eason's continued production and more. Then, Jackson dives into the Rockets John Collins trade interest reports. Would this be a good move for Houston? What would acquiring Collins cost? How would it impact their flexibility down the line?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 108-103 loss to the Washington Wizards where Alperen Sengun recorded another career triple-double (21/11/10), but the team collapsed after leading by as many as 19 points. Alpi's triple-double on bobblehead night, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. and Eric Gordon all struggling offensively, Jabari making a big impact on defense despite offensive issues, Rockets weathering the storm to start the second half, Kyle Kuzma goes OFF in the fourth quarter without Jabari checking him and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and react to the Houston Rockets ending the 13-game losing streak behind a career-high 42 point night from Jalen Green in a 119-114 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. How did Jalen bounce back from arguably his worst game ever and what adjustments did he make to find the success against Minnesota, Alperen Sengun being game planned for EARLY by the Wolves opening opportunities for other guys, Rockets rebounding by committee against Rudy Gobert, Tari Eason continues to be impactful as a starter, Jae'Sean Tate pushing the pace and taking pressure off Jalen as a ball handler and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss what the level of concern should be surrounding franchise cornerstone Jalen Green, the coaching staff's role in his regression, the Alperen Sengun defense narrative receiving national attention, and the Rockets reportedly turning down an offer of FOUR second round picks from the Milwaukee Bucks for veteran guard Eric Gordon as they are still seeking a first round pick.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets 13th straight loss 113-104 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and what was the worst performance of Jalen Green's NBA career. Jalen's struggles and concerning lack of effort/involvement throughout the game, Rockets unable to slow down Anthony Edwards AT ALL, Alperen Sengun continues to dominate despite the losing and the advanced numbers back it up, turnovers (23) and missed free throws (19/33) too much to overcome, Tari Eason gets his first career NBA start, Josh Christopher makes an impact off the bench and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses and reacts to the Houston Rockets ugly 122-117 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets who were without LaMelo Ball for the second half of the game. Why it feels like it's time to move on from head coach Stephen Silas, the ugliness of the loss itself with both teams playing some horrific basketball, Jabari Smith Jr. out with no timetable for return, trying to draw positives from the offensive performances of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss comments made by former Houston Rockets guard John Wall in a podcast interview about lack or organizational accountability, how Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. are being allowed to play, how he navigated being asked to not play for a year and more. What do Wall's comments prove or disprove about the Rockets organization?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and break down how Alperen Sengun proved he is a franchise cornerstone piece in the best game of his career and historic night for the Houston Rockets against LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers. Alpi's career-high 33 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assist night and above-average defensive performance including 4 blocked shots, Jalen Green's rough start but bouncing back in the second half, Jabari Smith Jr. showcasing LOTS of offensive potential, Eric Gordon locked in and playing well again, Rockets responding to Lakers runs in the fourth and keeping the game close into crunch time and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets competitive 121-100 loss to the LA Clippers despite missing Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jae'Sean Tate before a fourth quarter offensive collapse. How different the Rockets look on both sides of the floor without Jalen/KPJ, KJ Martin with one of his best games of the season, Alperen Sengun getting more offensive reps, Eric Gordon turning back the clock and looking like vintage EG, Jabari Smith Jr. growing confidence and showing flashes, late-game rotation decisions leading to fourth quarter collapse and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss Alperen Sengun's postgame comments about how the Houston Rockets offense changes without Kevin Porter Jr., how Houston can strike a balance between playing more through Sengun, but also still allowing KPJ and Jalen Green to be primary options, commentary from other NBA players about how Alpi has impressed them, why are the Rockets the only team that do not seem to recognize his talent, and hopes/goals/dreams/aspirations for the second half of the season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses and reacts to Alperen Sengun making history with his first career triple-double in the Houston Rockets high-scoring 135-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Houston running more offense through Sengun with no Kevin Porter Jr. leaving the game early (left foot contusion), Jalen Green continues to struggle with his efficiency (26 points on 25 shots), KJ Martin's HUGE night off the bench, Jabari Smith Jr. POSTERIZING Keegan Murray, Rockets with one of their best offensive quarters all season followed by a fourth quarter collapse, Jae'Sean Tate and Sengun as "offensive connectors" and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Nathan Fogg (@NathanFogg1) to break down and discuss Houston Rockets 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Amen Thompson, highlighting strengths (playmaking, athleticism) and weaknesses (shooting), possible NBA comps, how his skills will translate to the NBA level, fit with the Houston Rockets and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Austin Rivers' postgame comments about Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. needing to learn "how to play the right way" + a Houston Rockets midseason check-in now that we are at the 40 game mark. What have we learned about this team so far?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 104-96 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves where Houston led by as many as 20 points midway through the second quarter... So what happened? How the Rockets got off to such a hot start, Jalen Green facilitating despite missing shots, Kevin Porter Jr. continuing to play more off-ball, pushing the pace and getting in transition with a season-high 22 fast break points, Alperen Sengun's monster first half then struggling in the second, encouraging signs from Jabari Smith Jr., impactful play off the bench from KJ Martin, Jae'Sean Tate and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss Jae'Sean Tate's return to the Houston Rockets lineup in what was mostly a competitive game against the Utah Jazz until late in the fourth quarter. Tate's energy, presence on both sides of the floor and impact on rotations/lineups, Rockets struggling to contain Lauri Markkennan who scored a career-high 49 points, Alperen Sengun's big night on the boards, Jalen Green dropping 30 by getting to the free throw line and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets embarrassing, blowout loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, including Stephen Silas being ejected from the game at the end of the first quarter. Rockets starting the game off poorly and going down BIG early, some one-sided officiating and frustration with the game leading to Silas getting ejected, how much longer does Silas have as the Rockets head coach, Jabari Smith Jr. playing with heart despite being blow out, KJ Martin perfect 7/7 FG off the bench, John Lucas coaching decisions filling in for Silas and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets coming up just short against the Dallas Mavericks at home + their Rockets New Year's resolutions. Jalen Green shooting struggles, but aggressiveness in getting to the foul line, Jabari Smith Jr. with some fantastic defense on Luka Doncic in the first half and late in the game, what allowed the Mavs to get back into the game in the second half, Alperen Sengun returns to the lineup and makes the offense look SO MUCH better, Rockets New Year's resolutions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses Eric Gordon's damning "no improvement" comments after the Houston Rockets ugly 108-88 loss to the New York Knicks on New Year's Eve. Unpacking Gordon's FULL postgame comments and the reasons for them, was this EG's last game as a Rocket, turnovers and poor execution against the Knicks and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets frustrating 129-114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after a promising first quarter. Jabari Smith Jr. ON FIRE early in the game, but the Rockets failed to go back to him over the course of the next three quarters, lack of urgency in transition, poor body language and effort leading to defensive lapses, Alperen Sengun foul trouble, and Usman Garuba's impact + Jackson shares the BEST and WORST from 2022 in the final podcast of the year.