Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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With Klay and KD out, is Houston the 2019-20 West favorite? Jun 14, 2019

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Friday's show offers takeaways from Toronto's NBA Finals triumph and looks ahead to the 2019-20 season. With Kevin Durant (Achilles) and Klay Thompson (ACL) out for most or all of next season, Ben explores whether Houston is now the West favorite and what that changes about Daryl Morey's offseason strategy.

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Ripple effects from Durant's Achilles injury Jun 12, 2019

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Wednesday's show explores the ripple effects from Kevin Durant's Game 5 Achilles injury on the Warriors and the rest of the NBA, and of course what both may mean for the Rockets moving forward.

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Potential Houston fits in AD trade talks and Team USA Jun 11, 2019

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Monday’s show reacts to news of New Orleans moving forward on Anthony Davis trade talks and where Houston may fit in, as well as James Harden, Eric Gordon, and PJ Tucker all earning invitations to Team USA’s training camp in August for the 2019 World Cup.

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On new D'Antoni extension talks and Toronto's success Jun 08, 2019

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Saturday's show reacts to a new round of extension talks with Mike D’Antoni and the urgency for owner Tilman Fertitta to get a deal done.

Other topics include the 3-1 NBA Finals lead by the Raptors and what Toronto is doing vs. Golden State that Houston did not, headlined by Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, and Pascal Siakam severely outplaying Clint Capela.

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Reaction to NYT rumors on Capela, Gordon, and Tucker Jun 05, 2019

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Wednesday’s show reacts to Marc Stein’s report that Houston plans to trade at least one of Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, and PJ Tucker in 2019. Ben explains why Capela is most likely and Tucker least, along with more insight on James Harden’s title window.

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On the D'Antoni turmoil, Morey's Instagram hints, and more Jun 04, 2019

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Houston Chronicle reporter Hunter Atkins joins Ben on Monday's show. Topics include the ongoing leaks from Mike D'Antoni's agent and the Houston front office regarding unsuccessful contract extension talks; Daryl Morey's IG comments about keeping Chris Paul; lessons from the NBA Finals; and much more.

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Why contract extension talks broke down with D'Antoni May 31, 2019

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Friday's show addresses news of the Rockets and Mike D'Antoni breaking off contract extension talks and what the rationale is for both sides, as well as the longer-term implications of the move as it pertains to luring assistant coaches and free agents.

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Reaction to Woj story on aggressive trade proposals May 30, 2019

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Thursday’s show offers reaction to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that Houston GM Daryl Morey is aggressively shopping center Clint Capela; open to trading guard Chris Paul; and stalled out in extension talks with coach Mike D’Antoni.

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NBA Finals storylines from a Houston perspective May 29, 2019

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Wednesday's show previews the NBA Finals from a Houston perspective, including free agency benefits if Toronto wins; the advantages of pushing back on narratives if Golden State wins; and a key Xs and Os matchup to watch as it pertains to Clint Capela's future viability.

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Offseason trade primer, and why CP3 deals don't make sense May 28, 2019

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Tuesday's show explores offseason trade considerations, including a need for filler salaries and why trade exceptions may help; how re-signing Iman Shumpert and/or Gerald Green could aid future flexibility; and why Chris Paul trade proposals don't make sense.

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