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The Locked On Rockets Podcast, hosted by Houston native and credentialed media member Jackson Gatlin, is the BEST and ONLY daily (Mon-Fri) Houston Rockets basketball podcast. Every day Jackson shares the latest news, speculation and analysis on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Porter Jr., Jae'Sean Tate, Josh Christopher, Tari Eason, the Draft, Free Agency and the rest of the NBA. Previous guests include former Rockets Matt Bullard and Vernon Maxwell, legendary broadcaster Bill Worrell, current players Armoni Brooks, Jae'Sean Tate and more.


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Former Rockets Star James Harden Calls 76ers GM...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses former Houston Rockets star James Harden publicly calling former Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey a "liar" and how he is refusing to be a part of any organization Morey is involved with, why the Harden/Morey situation got to this point and boiled over in such impressive fashion, how the Rockets dodged a MASSIVE bullet by not bringing Harden back to Houston, and how the 76ers fallout could benefit Houston down the line.
30 min
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Dillon Brooks Mixed Bag In FIBA Play, Houston R...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to discuss newly signed Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and his FIBA performance in Canada vs. Germany, concerns over his fit with the Rockets, what an ideal shot profile looks like for him next season, best case and worst case outcomes, an Alperen Sengun rabbit hole and more.
34 min
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Alperen Sengun DOMINATES With 24 Points In Turk...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses how Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun dominated in Turkey's 87-84 win against Poland in FIBA action with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and assists in 26 minutes OFF THE BENCH. How Sengun was able to spearhead Turkey's comeback in the second half, why he makes his teammates better, ways Turkey uses Sengun defensively and more.
31 min
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Tari Eason Offseason Q&A On Houston Rockets Sum...
37 min
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Houston Rockets 24th In Offseason Power Ranking...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets landing at 24th on ESPN's offseason power rankings, whether they should be higher or lower on the list, what the projections say about their chances to make the playoffs next season, and how the Rockets young core stacks up compared to the young cores of other teams.
41 min
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NBA Performance Coach Mike Guevara On Working W...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by special guest NBA performance coach and co-owner of GBG Hoops Mike Guevara (@MrDoItMoving) to discuss his journey to the NBA, how NBA performance training works, players that he's worked closely with like Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, working with Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, the dynamic shared between those two during their workouts, how performance training translates to the court and more.
38 min
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Why Jalen Green Needs A Leap Next Season, Houst...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Jalen Green's offseason work, why and how he needs to make a year three leap next season, Houston Rockets coaching philosophies from assistant coach Ben Sullivan as an extension of head coach Ime Udoka, Jaylen Brown's supermax contract and what it means for pursuing him down the line, but also how the Rockets might face a similar tough decision down the line with their core 6 players and more.
39 min
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How Houston Rockets Could Pursue Joel Embiid If...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to discuss Ime Udoka's importance in this next phase of the rebuild and the cachet he has with players around the association, how the Houston Rockets could easily be in the mix of teams monitoring the Joel Embiid situation with the Philadelphia 76ers and might be ready sooner rather than later to make a splash by trading for an established star player, and then the two play Rockets Barbies Vs Oppenheimers.
38 min
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Evaluating Phase 1 Of Houston Rockets Rebuild: ...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to evaluate phase one of the Houston Rockets rebuilding process, areas of success and failure, how the big picture goals were achieved, important decisions made along the way, is Rafael Stone proven or unproven at this point, Ime Udoka's importance and role moving forward and more.
44 min
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Ranking Houston Rockets Core 6 Draftees: Jalen ...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss how they rank the core six draftees of the Houston Rockets rebuild (Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, and Cam Whitmore) focusing on their ceiling and floor outcomes, what we know about each of the players so far, expectations for how they grow under head coach Ime Udoka, team construction, as well as which two players NEED to pan out for the rebuild to be successful.
42 min
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Houston Rockets Cam Whitmore Wins NBA Summer Le...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Cam Whitmore being named NBA Summer League MVP and how well he showcased his skills after sliding down to the Houston Rockets at pick 20, the difficult decision the Rockets will face in training camp with their wing rotation, Matthew Mayer and Nate Hinton as training camp names to keep an eye on, and Ime Udoka's goals for Jalen Green to take a leap next season.
31 min
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Cam Whitmore Shines On Both Ends In Houston Roc...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Cam Whitmore's insane performance (26 points, 8 steals) in the Houston Rockets 118-101 win against the Golden State Warriors, clinching them a spot in the Summer League playoffs. How much more comfortable Cam has looked as Summer League has progressed, his different roles each game, turning defense into offense with a ridiculous 8 steals, Trevor Hudgins doing a great job running the show since Amen Thompson went down, how the Rockets squad has compared to other teams despite losing their best players, the amazing Rockets fan turnout for the watch party at Big City Wings, expectations for Summer League playoffs and more.
34 min
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How Amen Thompson Showed Star Upside In Houston...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss how impressive Amen Thompson looked in his Houston Rockets debut and the two-way star potential he showcased, Jabari Smith Jr. and his evolving game becoming more comfortable handling the ball offensively and expectations for how the Rockets plan to use him at the five this season, and is Tari Eason's ceiling being a 3-and-D role player or something more?
35 min
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How Cam Whitmore Can Grow, Houston Rockets Coac...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses how Cam Whitmore has looked through three Houston Rockets Summer League games so far with each game feeling different due to lineup changes, how improving the handle will open things up more, how this new Rockets coaching staff compares to last summer's coaching staff, two-way player possibilities in Jermaine Samuels Jr. and Jay Huff, and how the NBA in-season tournament is supposed to work and what it means for the Rockets.
32 min
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Cam Whitmore Settling In, Jabari Smith Jr Domin...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses takeaways from the Houston Rockets 113-101 win against the Detroit Pistons in their second Summer League game, focusing on Cam Whitmore's poise and approach after his debut against the Blazers, Jabari Smith Jr. looking absolutely unstoppable and how we could see him take a major leap this season, and Dillon Brooks media availability discussing why Houston was the right place for him and what he believes he brings to the Rockets.
30 min
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Jabari Smith Jr Game-Winner & Amen Thompson Ele...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and breaks down the Houston Rockets 100-99 Summer League win against the Portland Trailblazer off of a game-winning three-pointer from Jabari Smith Jr. to cap off his 33-point night. Jabari struggling in the first half and how he got back on track in the second, Amen Thompson's electric Rockets debut playmaking and defending at a high level, but leaving early with an ankle injury, Cam Whitmore with some strong rebounding and solid plays, but lots of room to grow, Tari Eason dominating both ends on his way to a 20/10/5/4 BLK stat line and more.
29 min
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NBA Skills Coach Aaron Miller On Cam Whitmore's...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to interview special guest NBA Skills Coach Aaron Miller (@EBTMiller on Twitter & elitebballtraining on Instagram) on working with Cam Whitmore, what the pre-Draft process was like, who Cam is as a person, his most underrated skill, how Whitmore will fit in with the young Rockets core, differentiating workout plans for young guys vs. veterans, the life of an NBA skills coach, other players he's worked with (including Rockets fan favorite Patrick Beverley) and more.
34 min
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Latest Houston Rockets Reports & Rumors: John L...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the latest Houston Rockets reports and rumors, including head coach Ime Udoka officially announcing his staff, John Lucas joining the front office, why Jabari Smith Jr. & Tari Eason are likely on the Rockets Summer League roster, Jock Landale's recent interview with ESPN Australia, Rockets looking to add one more guard via free agency, and Jae'Sean Tate's role on this team moving forward.
34 min
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Grading Houston Rockets Free Agency: Fred VanVl...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to grade the Houston Rockets Free Agency moves so far (Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale, and Jeff Green) as well as tackling the topic of asset management and how Houston mismanaged it's resources coming into this offseason, forcing trades for players like KJ Martin & TyTy Washington, and lastly the two tackle Jalen Green's harsh new reality on the Rockets moving forward.
36 min
45
Houston Rockets Free Agency & Trades: Dillon Br...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and breaks down the newest Houston Rockets Free Agency moves, including the signings of Dillon Brooks (4years/$80M), Jock Landale (4years/$32M), and Jeff Green (1year/$6M) and the impact they will have moving forward, how negotiations fell apart with Brook Lopez and forced Houston to pivot to other names, the news that the third year of Fred VanVleet's deal is a team option, the outgoing names of KJ Martin, TyTy Washington, Josh Christopher, Usman Garuba and why these players were ultimately moved, how Houston could still be active depending on the structure of some of their agreed upon deals and more.
33 min
46
Houston Rockets Sign Fred VanVleet At 3-Years $...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and breaks down the Houston Rockets signing guard Fred VanVleet to a 3-year, $130 million deal as their first major move of free agency. What VanVleet ultimately brings to the Houston Rockets both on AND off the court, how he fits with the current team, why this was Houston's biggest priority this offseason, the pivot from James Harden to FVV, why the contact might be better than it actually seems, Brook Lopez staying with the Milwaukee Bucks and how that impacts next steps for Houston and more.
25 min
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Houston Rockets Free Agency Rumors: Fred VanVle...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the latest Houston Rockets reports and rumors on the eve of NBA Free Agency, starting with the team picking up the team option on KJ Martin's deal and what that says about his future in Houston, Daishen Nix being waived, Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks at the top of the Rockets free agent wishlist, is Brook Lopez still in play, could we see one of Jae'Sean Tate or Kevin Porter Jr. traded ahead of the start of free agency, final predictions for what happens with Houston's cap space and more.
41 min
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Houston Rockets Free Agency Reports & Rumors: A...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to preview Houston Rockets Free Agency and the available guards on the market this offseason, including Austin Reaves, Fred VanVleet, Bruce Brown, Donte DiVincenzo, and Jordan Clarkson, their potential fits on the Rockets, what each player would bring to the team, contract cost/market value and more.
37 min
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Houston Rockets Free Agency Reports & Rumors: K...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to preview Houston Rockets Free Agency and the available wing players on the market this offseason, including Khris Middleton, Cam Johnson, Harrison Barnes, Grant Williams, and Dillon Brooks, their potential fits on the Rockets, what each player would bring to the team, contract cost/market value and more.
39 min
50
Houston Rockets Introduce Amen Thompson & Cam W...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses and reacts to the Houston Rockets introductory press conference for rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, sharing their best moments from the presser, what some of Amen and Cam's answers tell us about them, head coach Ime Udoka's vision for how to balance all the young guys while still adding veterans in free agency, jersey number reveal and more.
32 min