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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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James Harden Back To Houston Heating Up + Rocke...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the James Harden back to Houston rumors heating up after the Philadelphia 76ers Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, how it might be possible now to get Harden on a team-friendly deal or even via sign-and-trade, and understanding expectations if he were to come back to the Rockets. Then the two discuss the looming NBA Draft Lottery, the impact it will have on the Rockets and the NBA landscape, scenarios to watch for during the drawing and their final lottery predictions.
40 min
77
Tari Eason Houston Rockets Season Review: Excee...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by new weekly cohost Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to review Tari Eason's rookie season, highlighting expectations coming into the year, winning impact in limited minutes, strong defense and three-point shooting, areas to work on moving forward, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.
42 min
78
Ime Udoka Repping Houston Rockets At NBA Draft ...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Ime Udoka representing the Houston Rockets at the NBA Draft Lottery and how important it was that the organization and Udoka came to terms on his hiring process quickly with coaches like Mike Budenholzer and Monty Williams being fired from ready-made contenders in the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, followed by breaking down how Jalen Brown becoming supermax contract eligible makes pursuing him a lot more complicated for Houston, and lastly Jabari Smith Jr. switching his jersey number and some lottery simulations to prepare for doomsday.
32 min
79
Scoot Henderson Houston Rockets 2023 NBA Draft ...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to break down and discuss Houston Rockets 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Scoot Henderson, highlighting strengths (athleticism, playmaking, feel for the game) and weaknesses (size, outside shooting), possible NBA comps, how his skills will translate to the NBA level, fit with the Houston Rockets and more.
35 min
80
Alperen Sengun Houston Rockets Season Review: O...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to review Alperen Sengun's second season, highlighting expectations coming into the year, adjusting to the starting center role, areas of growth like defense, rebounding, shot creation and efficiency, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.
37 min
81
Kevin Porter Jr. Houston Rockets Season Review:...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to to discuss Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason's selections to the All-Rookie Second Team before reviewing Kevin Porter Jr.'s year, highlighting expectations coming into the season, areas of growth like playmaking, efficiency and taking care of the basketball, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.
40 min
82
What Ime Udoka Brings To Houston Rockets + How ...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets broadcaster and former NBA player Ryan Hollins (@TheRyanHollins) to discuss what Ime Udoka will bring as head coach of the Rockets, how guys like Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun grew this past year, best game of the season, future of KJ Martin and where he can improve, the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama and more.
38 min
83
Victor Wembanyama Houston Rockets 2023 NBA Draf...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to break down and discuss Houston Rockets 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Victor Wembanyama, highlighting strengths (defensive versatility, offensive bag as a big) and weaknesses (injury risk, outside shooting, processing speed), possible NBA comps, how his skills will translate to the NBA level, fit with the Houston Rockets and more.
36 min
84
Houston Rockets Free Agency Targets: Curry, Bro...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop (@RocketsChopShop) to discuss how much the NBA Draft Lottery impacts the Houston Rockets free agency decisions this offseason depending on if Houston walks away with one of Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller or another tier prospect, what the Rockets biggest needs are across the roster, possible names to pursue like Cam Johnson and Dillon Brooks, Austin Reaves and Seth Curry, and Brook Lopez and Kristaps Porzingis and more.
47 min
85
Jabari Smith Jr. Houston Rockets Season Review:...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to review Jabari Smith Jr's rookie season, highlighting expectations coming into the year, areas of growth like defense, rebounding, shot profile and playmaking, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.
32 min
86
Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Talks Coac...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares and discusses takeaways from Houston Rockets new head coach Ime Udoka's interview with courtside reporter Vanessa Richardson, in which the two discuss Udoka's life growing up, Clyde Drexler as his favorite player, influence of Gregg Popovich, developing young talent, and why he ultimately chose Houston.
30 min
87
Jalen Green Houston Rockets Season Review: Expe...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to review Jalen Green's sophomore campaign, highlighting expectations coming into the season, areas of growth like defense, playmaking and ability to get to the free throw line, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.
43 min
88
Houston Rockets NBA Draft Big Board: Victor Wem...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss their respective Houston Rockets NBA Draft Big Boards focusing first on each of their top-6 guys with consensus picks 1-3 in Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller before we start to see some differences in opinion, followed by whether or not it makes sense for the Rockets to trade or keep the pick if it falls somewhere in the 4-6 range, and lastly the two break down the second overall pick debate between Scoot and Miller and how it shouldn't even be a remotely close choice for this Rockets team.
39 min
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Houston Rockets Introduce New Head Coach Ime Ud...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses key takeaways and moments from the Houston Rockets introductory press conference for new head coach Ime Udoka, featuring General Manager Rafael Stone and Owner Tilman Fertitta, focusing on how the trio handled responding to questions about Udoka's exit from the Boston Celtics, coaching philosophy, plan to develop young talent, possible hints at types of free agents the team is looking to add, vision for the future of the organization, Fertitta's response to criticism's of spending and the accidentally confirmed news of a new Rockets practice facility, Kevin Porter Jr. making a surprise appearance and more.
36 min
90
How Houston Rockets New Head Coach Ime Udoka He...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss early reactions, expectations and concerns with the hiring of Houston Rockets new head coach Ime Udoka, followed by highlighting different ways Udoka will help Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason on the offensive AND defensive sides of the ball.
37 min
91
Comparing Houston Rockets New Head Coach Ime Ud...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss key takeaways from the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka as their next head coach and comparing the similarities and differences of Udoka and Stephen Silas, like the autonomy of choosing their own assistant coaches, basketball philosophy, team building, culture setting and more.
33 min
92
BREAKING: Houston Rockets Hire Ime Udoka As Hea...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the breaking news that Ime Udoka has been hired as the Houston Rockets next head coach. Early reaction to the news, what this hire says about the direction of the franchise, Rafael Stone and Tilman Fertitta, concerns over Udoka's past with the Boston Celtics, impact on the Rockets young roster, what role he may play in the draft and free agency and more.
33 min
93
Is Frank Vogel The Right Choice For Houston Roc...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by the host of Locked On Lakers Andy Kamenetzky (@KamBrothers) to discuss Houston Rockets head coaching candidate Frank Vogel. How to define Vogel's tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, biggest strengths and weaknesses, offensive and defensive philosophies, how much success can be attributed to Vogel vs. his supporting cast, how did he handle the development of young talent, what was Vogel's relationship like with the LA front office, how have the Lakers been without Vogel and more.
33 min
94
Is Ime Udoka The Perfect Fit For Houston Rocket...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On Celtics Host John Karalis (@John_Karalis) to discuss Houston Rockets head coaching candidate Ime Udoka. How to define Udoka's tenure with the Boston Celtics, biggest strengths and weaknesses, offensive and defensive philosophies, how much success can be attributed to Udoka vs. his supporting cast, how did he handle the development of young talent, what was Udoka's relationship like with the Boston front office, how have the Celtics been without Udoka and more.
26 min
95
Key Differences Between Houston Rockets Head Co...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBpse) to discuss why the Houston Rockets possible hiring of Ime Udoka as their new head coach is different from when the Brooklyn Nets considered him earlier this past season, followed by comparing pros and cons of Udoka and Frank Vogel as the apparent two leading contenders to take the Rockets coaching job, how they share certain similarities, but one being the higher floor option and one being the higher ceiling guy, how their different approaches will likely impact their assistant coach rotations and more.
30 min
96
Houston Rockets Lottery Luck, James Borrego Int...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets lottery coinflip results giving them the second-best lottery odds and a FLOOR of no lower than the 6th best pick + a working Rockets top-6 big board, followed by the news of James Borrego's head coaching interview with Ime Udoka as the next scheduled candidate and how those two could form a powerful coaching duo on the Houston sidelines, and lastly a couple lessons the Rockets can learn from this season's Sacramento Kings.
33 min
97
Could Hiring Ime Udoka Help Houston Rockets Get...
33 min
98
Houston Rockets Interview Frank Vogel, Atkinson...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses reporting that the Houston Rockets have already conducted their interview with potential head coach Frank Vogel, and that the organization has been granted permission to interview both Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson and Philadelphia 76ers assistant (and former Rocket) Sam Cassell as well, Nick Nurse's press conference addressing concerns about his job, looking at the success of the OKC Thunder in the play-in tournament and how "youth" needs to be thrown away as excuse for next year's Rockets, and the latest ESPN mock draft with the Rockets selecting Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson and why that absolutely should not happen.
36 min
99
Was Houston Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas Gi...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss additional takeaways from Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone's end of season press conference like was Stephen Silas given a fair chance to succeed in Houston, why certain questions weren't brought up in the presser, what intangibles the next coach in Houston will need to succeed, looking back at previous success with Mike D'Antoni some of the parallels between the Rockets 2016 offseason and now.
46 min
100
Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Addresses Steph...
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses key takeaways from Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone's end of season press conference in which he addressed why Stephen Silas was let go, conducting a new head coaching search, vision for the team moving forward, concerns over the Rockets culture this past season and more.
37 min