GAME NIGHT: Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams?

GAME NIGHT: Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams? Kevin Durant's future with the Houston Rockets hangs in the balance. Will contract negotiations reshape the team's trajectory? Hosts Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) and David Ramil ( @Locked On Heat ) dissect the KD situation, exploring potential roadblocks and the Rockets' financial considerations. The conversation shifts to the Portland Trail Blazers' $4 billion sale to Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. Mike Richmond joins to discuss the implications for the franchise's future, including arena renovations and cultural shifts. The hosts also dive into NBA ownership styles, from Steve Ballmer's hands-on approach with the LA Clippers to Mickey Arison's more distant role with the Miami Heat. Tune in for a lively debate on the best NBA player nicknames and discover which monikers reign supreme in the league. Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money – Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.