Jackson Gatlin (@LockedOnRockets) sits down with Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson to discuss thoughts heading into his first season, his growing relationship with head coach Ime Udoka, shooting growth working with assistant coach Ben Sullivan, chemistry with Jalen Green, what he looks for during film study and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets opening night 116-86 blowout loss against the Orlando Magic, why fans shouldn't overreact to just one game, the two reasons the Rockets lost this game, Alperen Sengun keeping the team alive in the first half, Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks showing up during Houston's third quarter run, struggling with Orlando's size, needing A LOT more from Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., game one rookie struggles for Amen Thompson and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohosts Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) AND NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to preview the Houston Rockets season, discussing offensive and defensive expectations, Alperen Sengun defensive improvements, who the Rockets "X-Factor" is between Jalen Green & Jabari Smith Jr., a handful of BOLD predictions involving Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, the playoffs and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohosts Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) AND Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to preview the Houston Rockets season, discussing what we learned from preseason, biggest questions heading into the year, most important storylines to watch for involving Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and others, predictions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Tari Eason's injury update and how the Rockets will likely distribute his minutes while he is out, final roster updates including the choice to keep Boban Marjanovic over Jeremiah Robinson-Earl as well as Nate Williams & Nate Hinton claiming two-spots, and some important preseason stats that paint the picture of who this Rockets team will be this season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 110-104 final preseason win against the Miami Heat, which Ime Udoka treated as a full dress rehearsal for the team. Why Fred VanVleet came out so aggressive this game, how Jalen Green's return opened up the offense, Alperen Sengun getting back into a groove offensively, watching Amen Thompson learn just how unguardable he is and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 117-103 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs in which Houston was missing three starters and two key reserves, Alperen Sengun struggling A LOT on offense and why we SHOULDN'T overreact, Jabari Smith Jr. cementing himself as the No. 2 (or maybe even No. 1?) offensive option on the team, Amen Thompson struggling with Spurs defensive pressure, defending Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, Jock Landale returns to the lineup and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets trading Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second round picks to the OKC Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, finally closing the chapter on KPJ, why this trade return makes a lot of sense, rumors of Rockets interest in Talen Horton-Tucker, Alec Burks, and Malcolm Brogdon, could there be another trade on the way before the end of preseason, does JRE have a chance to make the roster, which player gets waived to cut the roster down to 15 if another trade isn't made and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 99-89 win vs the San Antonio Spurs where Houston struggled offensively early on and clearly missed Jalen Green, transition defense looking solid but issues containing Zach Collins on switches, Ime Udoka with a strong messages at halftime and early in the third quarter to Alperen Sengun, who responded well, Amen Thompson's shot confidence through the roof, Cam Whitmore with an INSANE poster slam that was waived off (thanks San Antonio), Aaron Holiday leading the RGV Vipers over the Austin Spurs in the 4th quarter and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to preview the Houston Rockets preseason game vs the San Antonio Spurs, what will the Rockets offensive look like without Jalen Green, who steps into the starting role for Houston, how Amen Thompson fits with the starters, key matchups to look for, what changes for the Spurs without Victor Wembanyama, can Jock Landale bounce back from his Indiana Pacers performance last week and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to discuss early preseason takeaways, including the Houston Rockets new structure and identity from head coach Ime Udoka, Jabari Smith Jr. looking like Houston's best player through two games, Alperen Sengun's defense, how Cam Whitmore can make rotation as a rookie this season, Jalen Green's future and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 120-87 preseason blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans and how the team won with their new DEFENSIVE identity despite struggling to shoot the ball for most of the night. Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks elite team defense setting the tone early forcing tons of turnovers, Jabari Smith Jr. scoring from all over the floor, Rockets assist rate through the roof, Alperen Sengun looking like a plus defensive big against Jonas Valanciunas, Brook's unselfish play in his first "full" Rockets game, Amen Thompson's impact off the bench and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the Houston Rockets 122-103 preseason win against the Indiana Pacers in which we saw the IME UDOKA ERA official unfold on the court with structure and accountability, Jabari Smith Jr.'s confidence scoring the ball as he leads the way offensively, Alperen Sengun as a passing hub, Jalen Green's aggressiveness and decision-making, Fred VanVleet guiding the young Rockets, Dillon Brooks EJECTED in the first five minutes, Amen Thompson struggling to make bunnies, but the process looking good, Tari Eason a one-man wrecking crew, Cam Whitmore ELECTRIC off the bench and so much more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets biggest questions heading into the preseason opener at home against the Indiana Pacers, expectations for what the offense and defense will look like, things we would like to see from individual players like Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr., previewing certain matchups with Pacers players, lineup/rotation predictions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss takeaways from the final day of Houston Rockets training camp in which rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore both shined, the Rockets second unit lineup versatility, Amen's shooting development, Cam Whitmore carving himself a rotation role, Rockets open practice a little different this year with new head coach Ime Udoka and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss and react to Houston Rockets training camp day three, including interviews with head coach Ime Udoka, Jalen Green, and newly signed Reggie Bullock, as well as about 10 minutes of scrimmage footage in which Alperen Sengun looks dominant on offense and surprisingly good on defense, Dillon Brooks being an absolute MENACE on defense, Ime and Jalen discussing Jalen's new role and being more off-ball, Zach Lowe's article about Jalen's possible year three "ascension" and so much more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to discuss and react to Houston Rockets training camp day two, including interviews with head coach Ime Udoka, Alperen Sengun, and Fred VanVleet, LOTS of focus on Sengun, expectations for the Rockets defense, Fred's leadership on full display, Jae'Sean Tate's role and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss and react to Houston Rockets training camp day one, including interviews with head coach Ime Udoka, Jabari Smith Jr., and Aaron Holiday, as well as about 10 minutes of scrimmage footage with LOTS of positives, including Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green playing well together, Amen Thompson dropping DIMES, Jae'Sean Tate running point, Jabari attacking closeouts and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses key takeaways from Houston Rockets media day for the 2023-2024 NBA season, including an official statement from the organization on Kevin Porter Jr., expectations from Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone on phase two, the veteran impact already on display from Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Jeff Green, Jalen Green says he's "tired of losing" and the hunger that the young core showcased, Jabari Smith Jr. discussing his "confidence and swagger" as well as Alperen Sengun highlighting defense and working more on that side of the ball and so much more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the biggest questions and storylines heading into Houston Rockets media day for the 2023-2024 NBA season, expectations for head coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone, Jalen Green's role as the undisputed face of the franchise now, which player will have the best media day quote, and should the Rockets pursue a Malcolm Brogdon trade with the Portland Trailblazers.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) wraps up Position Preview Week looking at Houston Rockets centers Alperen Sengun, Jock Landale, Jeff Green, and Boban Marjanovic, their projected roles, expectations for the season, what each player brings to the table on offense and defense, bold predictions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to continue Position Preview Week with Houston Rockets forwards Jabari Smith Jr. & Tari Eason, their projected roles, expectations for the season, what each player brings to the table on offense and defense, bold predictions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) continues Position Preview Week with Houston Rockets forwards Dillon Brooks & Jae'Sean Tate, their projected roles, expectations for the season, what each player brings to the table on offense and defense, bold predictions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) for Position Preview Week to discuss the Houston Rockets shooting guard slot including Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore, and Aaron Holiday, but with a large emphasis on Jalen and the question marks about backup minutes in light of the Kevin Porter Jr. situation, his projected role, expectations for the season, what he brings to the table on offense and defense, bold predictions and more.