Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Latest Episodes:

Locked on Rockets — July 28 — Is a trade coming later this offseason? Jul 28, 2016

Show notes

Daryl Morey is known for big moves, so could another one be coming this offseason? Our Ben DuBose looks at what needs remain for the Rockets and why Morey could be better positioned than most think to make compelling trade offers in the coming weeks.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 27 — Is Capela an upgrade on Howard, and what is Houston's upside? Jul 27, 2016

Show notes

RealGM analyst Brett Koremenos explains why he's a fan of the Mike D'Antoni hire in Houston and says that if things go right, the Rockets can win 50-55 games and contend for a Western Conference Finals berth. #Rockets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 26 — Where do the Rockets stand in the West? Jul 26, 2016

Show notes

National NBA columnist Shlomo Sprung joins our Ben DuBose to break down the landscape of the Western Conference and where the Rockets currently stand. Sprung also shares his thoughts on the hire of Mike D'Antoni and why he believes D'Antoni can succeed in Houston. #Rockets #NBA

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 25 — Interpreting James Harden's offseason Q&A Jul 25, 2016

Show notes

NBA writer and editor Matthew Cardenas joins Ben DuBose to explore the latest comments from James Harden. Is it a good sign for the Rockets' star to attribute his defensive lapses to high usage on offense? Ben and Matthew also explore Harden's strong desire to be coached and what it means for the team in the 2016-17 season and beyond. #Rockets #JamesHarden

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 22 — Is James Harden evolving into a leader? Jul 22, 2016

Show notes

Is James Harden becoming a leader right in front of our eyes? Ben DuBose explores Harden's busy offseason with Salman Ali, the managing editor of Red Nation Hoops. Ali explains how Harden's choices to organize team workouts and become more involved in draft and free agency meetings could bode very well for the Rockets in the months and years ahead. #JamesHarden #Rockets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 21 — Prigioni over Terry, Nene's arrival and #TwitterMailbag Jul 21, 2016

Show notes

Why did the Rockets prefer Pablo Prigioni to Jason Terry as their backup PG? Our Ben DuBose makes the case for Prigioni while fondly recalling his favorite Jet moments in Houston. Ben also examines the formal contract signings for Nene and Chinanu Onuaku and closes out the show with a listener Q&A through our virtual #TwitterMailbag.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 20 — How Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon fit Jul 20, 2016

Show notes

Ben DuBose reviews the Rockets' offseason with the help of Brett Dawson, the Pelicans' beat writer for the New Orleans Advocate. After getting an up close and personal look at Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon,, Dawson gives Rockets fans the scoop on what to expect from their new, $133-million duo. #Rockets #RyanAnderson #EricGordon

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 19 — Where it went wrong with Dwight Howard Jul 19, 2016

Show notes

Ben DuBose breaks down Dwight Howard's departure from the Houston Rockets with Brad Rowland, a writer and podcast host with Howard's new team in Atlanta. #DwightHoward #Rockets

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Rockets — July 18 — What's next for Donatas Motiejunas Jul 18, 2016

Show notes

After renegotiating James Harden's contract and signing Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon to long-term deals, what does that mean for the future of restricted free agent Donatas Motiejunas? Host Ben DuBose and guest David Weiner of ClutchFans examine the Rockets' salary structure and why a deal with Motiejunas could be more likely than ever before. David also breaks down how the new salaries impact Houston's potential cap room in 2017 and their plans to eventually add another star alongside Harden. Ben wraps up the show by reviewing the recent signing of backup PG Pablo Prigioni.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices