Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) for the start of Position Preview Week, beginning with Houston Rockets point guards Fred VanVleet & Amen Thompson, 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) discusses Houston Rockets possible trade targets using the Kevin Porter Jr. contract, debunking the likelihood of Houston being the "mystery" team in the running for Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard, but how the Rockets could still get involved as the third-team facilitator for the eventual Lillard trade, possibly with the Miami Heat by taking back guard Tyler Herro, and also other targets like Indiana Pacers veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield or Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On Magic host Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) to compare and contrast the rebuilding paths of the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic ahead of the NBA season where both teams are set to play each other on opening night, stages of talent development and acquisition, different free agency approaches, expectations for the upcoming season, matchup discussion and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets reportedly wanting to trade Kevin Porter Jr. in light of his recent arrest and felony charges, why Houston is trying to trade him instead of just cutting ties, why another team would want KPJ in a deal, possible trade targets for the Rockets to consider, reflecting on the organizational decisions with KPJ up to this point and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses facts and evidence regarding Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. being arrested in NYC early Monday morning on domestic violence charges, the severity of the situation at hand, expected outcomes, how the NBA and Rockets are handling their investigation so far, Rockets impacts both on and off the court and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses how Dillon Brooks absolutely COOKED Team USA dropping 39 points on 7/8 from three, leading Canada to the Bronze in FIBA World Cup play, how Dillon's play is turning his haters into fans, the Houston Rockets re-signing Boban Marjanovic and whether or not it's a good or bad move, and betting odds on certain Rockets winning NBA season awards like Alperen Sengun for Most Improved Player or Kevin Porter Jr. for Sixth Man of the Year.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets courtside reporter Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) as part of the ongoing media series to discuss her career journey, becoming the Rockets courtside reporter, differences in covering the Rockets and Astros, favorite moments from last season, biggest storylines heading into 2023-2024, predictions for Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to discuss how Dillon Brooks clamped Luka Doncic in Canada's 100-89 win against Slovenia in FIBA World Cup action, how Brooks was teaching his teammates in the huddle to guard Luka, what Canadian head coach Jordi Fernandez and Luka had to say about Dillon's defense, and Cam Whitmore's offseason Q&A with The Athletic.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss which Houston Rockets players are most likely to be the team's MVP (Most Valuable Player), DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year), and MIP (Most Improved Player) using voting input from the audience via Twitter and YouTube, as well as their own votes and reasoning for each award. Which categories will Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. receive votes for, sleeper picks for each award and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss newly signed Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks and his stellar performance for Team Canada in a FIBA World Cup elimination game against top-ranked Spain, dropping 22 points, including three three-pointers and some clutch defense late in the game, how Brooks' Team Canada projects to his fit in Houston, and how Brooks is able to impact winning even when his shot isn't falling. Then, the two discuss Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone clocking in as the 18th best executive in the NBA using sabermetrics. Should Stone be higher or lower on that list?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Sean Woodley (@Locked On Raptors) for a deep dive on Fred VanVleet, his fit with the Houston Rockets, what makes him such an impactful player, how he became the leader in Toronto, why fans love him, understanding his offensive role with the Raptors, how he is effective on defense despite being undersized, why things ended with Toronto, why he fits well with Houston's young core and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets TV PxP Broadcaster Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) as part of the ongoing media series to discuss how he got into broadcasting, becoming the voice of the Rockets, biggest storylines heading into the NBA season, expectations for new head coach Ime Udoka, which player(s) are poised to take the biggest leap this season, predictions and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) tackles Locked On Rockets listener mailbag questions like what is Jae'Sean Tate's role moving forward, expectations and impact of Amen Thompson during his rookie season, what is a successful season for the Houston Rockets, how many wins should the team get, what style of play best suits these players, Mount Rushmore of Rockets players and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets beat writer for the Houston Chronicle Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) for the first episode of a Rockets media series, highlighting the different individuals who cover the team, why and how they got into sports media, stories of interactions with players and coaches, as well as expectations for this upcoming season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets beat writer for the Houston Chronicle Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) for the first episode of a Rockets media series, highlighting the different individuals who cover the team, why and how they got into sports media, stories of interactions with players and coaches, as well as expectations for this upcoming season.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses whether or not the Houston Rockets should re-sign TyTy Washington and/or Usman Garuba after they were waived by the OKC Thunder, why a different NBA free agent big man might actually make a lot of sense to sign, ESPN's awards predictions that Rockets like Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson could be in the running for and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by DaMichael Cole (@Locked On Grizzlies) for a deep dive on Dillon Brooks, his fit with the Houston Rockets, what makes him such an impactful player, how he became the heart and soul of Memphis, why fans love him, understanding his offensive role with the Grizzlies, why the shot selection is concerning, how he can have a "bigger role" on offense without commanding more shots, are the Grizzlies better off without him and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to the Houston Rockets schedule release discussing most exciting matchups, favorable schedules compared to last season, notable games, and predicting how Houston could start 6-4 this upcoming season. Then Jackson discusses the offseason work we've seen from Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason, what it means to see Jalen & Jabari working out with the NBA's most elite, and the unfortunate news of Jock Landale's FIBA injury, but the slight possible silver lining that might come with it and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Alperen Sengun's two most recent FIBA games for Turkey against Bulgaria and Ukraine, how the creativity in Sengun's game and expanded offensive bag can translate back to the Houston Rockets this season, how Alpi can still be an impactful defensive presence despite physical "limitations" with an existing player comparison and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.