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Rockets Season REVIEWS: Alperen Sengun Cemented As Houston CORNERSTONE Or Is His Future In DOUBT? Has Alperen Şengün cemented his place as a franchise cornerstone, or could he end up the odd man out? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by local sports reporter for Chron.com Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) break down Şengün’s roller-coaster season, highlighting his All-Star selection, offensive workload, and the challenges posed by Fred VanVleet’s absence. The duo explores key benchmarks like non-Kevin Durant minutes, three-point shooting woes, and his evolving on-court chemistry with Durant amid shifting team dynamics. Key topics include Şengün's improved isolation defense, the impact of Amen Thompson’s development on future roster decisions, and the organizational dilemma posed by pairing two non-shooters. Michael Shapiro offers insight into the Rockets’ front office thinking, trade rumors involving Jaylen Brown, and whether Houston should build around Şengün or pivot in a new direction. Don’t miss this incisive review of the Rockets’ season and Şengün’s uncertain future in Houston. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun Follow Michael and his work https://www.chron.com/author/michael-shapiro-chron/ & https://x.com/mshap2 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad

Kingston Flemings Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: The Next Great Star Point Guard? Houston Rockets weigh a bold draft move as Kingston Flemings’ NBA potential sparks debate. Could the electrifying University of Houston guard be the superstar floor general this generation needs? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) spotlight Flemings’ lightning speed, elite passing vision, and crafty finishing reminiscent of Steph Curry. They examine his wide draft range—from top-five contender to late lottery pick—and break down NBA comps like De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Halliburton. Is Fleming’s slight frame and inconsistent finishing a concern, or will NBA spacing unlock his next level? The conversation covers fit alongside Alperen Şengün, Fred VanVleet’s future, and why Houston might aggressively pursue Flemings despite his draft-day risks. Don’t miss this authoritative Rockets draft profile and a lively look at how Flemings could change the team’s trajectory. #Rockets #NBA #Draft #KingstonFlemings 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour EN

Rockets NBA Draft OPTIONS: Should Houston TRADE Into Lottery For Kingston Flemings Or Darius Acuff? Houston Rockets explore bold NBA Draft strategies amidst a pivotal offseason. Should the Rockets trade into the lottery, or target key talent with their second-round picks? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) break down Houston’s draft outlook—debating the merits of pursuing prospects like Kingston Flemings, Darius Acuff, and Mikel Brown if the team moves up, and highlighting under-the-radar second-round targets such as Joshua Jefferson and Richie Saunders. With the Rockets holding picks 39 and 53, the episode spotlights potential roster fits, the impact of the new 3-2-1 NBA lottery format, and how shifting league dynamics may influence Houston’s trajectory. Will the front office take a swing at a high-upside guard, or add proven college veterans to support Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson? Tune in for sharp insights, key scouting profiles, and the inside story on Houston’s options in a crucial NBA Draft. #Rockets #NBA #Draft 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get

Rockets Season REVIEWS: Amen Thompson Point Guard Experiment A SUCCESS Or FAILURE? Houston Rockets face pivotal decisions after Amen Thompson’s rollercoaster season. Can Thompson become the franchise cornerstone or is he destined for a supporting role? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Will (@BiasedHouston), host of the Bradeaux & Will Show, Rockets Collective, and The Right Read Podcast, break down Thompson’s performance under the spotlight, from the skyrocketing expectations after Fred VanVleet’s injury to the challenges of running point and finding consistency on both ends of the floor. Key topics include insights on Thompson’s evolving skill set, defensive regression, and the impact of his handling and jumper on the Rockets’ offensive strategy. The conversation spotlights player development comparisons with Alperen Sengun and Ausar Thompson, as well as coaching questions surrounding Ime Udoka’s system. With trade rumors swirling and contract discussions looming, will Houston bet their future on Amen Thompson’s growth? Don’t miss this comprehensive analysis of the Rockets’ young core and shifting team identity. #Rockets #NBA #AmenThompson 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: <a href="https://lockedonpodcasts.com/ev

SOFT RESET: Rockets Are FAR BEHIND Spurs & Thunder | Should They TRADE Kevin Durant OR Run It Back? Houston Rockets confront major crossroads: Should they chase an established star, maintain course, or hit reset and target the 2026 NBA Draft? The gap between the Rockets and Western Conference powerhouses like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs has never been wider, raising big questions about Houston’s long-term strategy. Is building around Kevin Durant the answer, or should the franchise cash in on his value for a shot at a future superstar? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) debate Houston’s three possible paths—pushing all-in for another star, running it back with the current roster, or executing a “soft reset” to jump into this year’s lottery for prospects like AJ Dybantsa. Key topics include the disappointing development of the young core, the value of organic team-building versus quick fixes, and which draft trade scenarios (including potential deals with the LA Clippers) could finally bring Houston a franchise cornerstone. #Rockets #NBA #Draft 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayercl

Rockets Season REVIEWS: Why Kevin Durant Trade Was A SUCCESS Despite Houston's Up-And-Down Year Houston Rockets redefine expectations as Kevin Durant’s debut season delivers high drama, All-NBA performances, and locker room intrigue. Did KD’s arrival fully unlock Houston’s young core—or expose new questions for the franchise’s future? Burner Gate drama, injury setbacks, and an intense playoff push left fans wondering what comes next for basketball in Space City. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by cohost SportsRadio 610’s Brandon Scott (@brandonkscott) break down Kevin Durant’s record-setting scoring, late-game heroics, and surprising playmaking struggles. The discussion spotlights Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun’s development, key injuries to Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and Ime Udoka’s tactical adjustments down the stretch. Is KD’s leadership the key to Houston’s next chapter, or should the Rockets shake up the roster again this offseason? Don’t miss this honest review and letter-grade verdict on Kevin Durant’s unforgettable Rockets campaign. #Rcokets #NBA #KevinDurant Follow Brandon and The B-Block Podcast: https://x.com/brandonkscott & https://www.youtube.com/@b_block_podcast 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our

Rockets Amen Thompson IGNORED In All-Defense Honors & NBA Draft Lottery DISASTEROUS Rule Change Houston Rockets face controversy as Amen Thompson is snubbed from all-defensive honors and the NBA’s proposed 3-2-1 lottery rule sparks confusion. Can the Rockets rebuild their defensive identity, and how will these changes alter the franchise’s trajectory? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the all-NBA defensive selections, questioning whether Thompson’s offensive role hurt his case. Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Second Team selection shines a spotlight on Houston’s reliance on his veteran excellence. Gatlin assesses the team’s future, pondering if Alperen Sengun or Thompson can close the superstar gap before Durant’s window closes. The conversation continues with a breakdown of the “train wreck” 3:2:1 lottery proposal, dissecting how its flawed draft pick restrictions could shake up NBA trades and tanking strategies. Can the Rockets adapt, or will league rule chaos force another roster rethink? #Rockets #NBA #AmenThompson 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon

RUMOR: Rockets TARGETING Jaylen Brown TRADE | Can Celtics Star ELEVATE Houston's Title Odds? The Houston Rockets are reportedly eyeing a significant roster shakeup with their sights set on Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the report and why a Jaylen Brown trade could make sense for Houston, what a trade would look like with Alperen Sengun as the cornerstone of the deal, and how Brown would fit alongside Kevin Durant and the rest of the Rockets roster and more, #Rockets #NBA #JaylenBrown 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   DoorDash – From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.  Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.  DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it

Rockets LESSONS From Other Playoff Contenders: Talent EVALUATION, Defensive SCHEMES & More Houston Rockets face a widening gap as the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs showcase dominant youth and shrewd talent evaluation in the NBA playoffs. Can the Rockets learn from the Thunder's pipeline of second-round standouts and the Spurs’ bold trades to close the gulf in the Western Conference? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights how organizational luck, smart drafting, and in-house development separate contenders from followers. Key discussion points include the Rockets’ struggles to find value beyond the first round, missed opportunities for midseason trades like those by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Spurs, and the importance of maximizing defensive assets around offensive stars like Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. Insights on lineup construction reference the New York Knicks’ success with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, raising the question: What risks must Houston take to evolve into a true playoff threat? #Rockets #NBA #Draft 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at ht

Rockets Season REVIEWS: Did GM Rafael Stone FAIL Kevin Durant & Udoka With NO TRADES This Season? Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone faces scrutiny after a season marked by missed opportunities and costly roster decisions. Can the Rockets regain their footing before the championship window closes? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by sports reporter for Chron.com Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) to discuss and grade Stone’s performance, questioning moves like the Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith signings that boxed Houston up against the second apron. They debate the fallout from not landing a suitable replacement for Fred VanVleet and the lingering effects of the Reed Sheppard vs. Stephon Castle draft decision. Key discussions spotlight the Rockets’ talent evaluation process, the end-of-bench struggles compared to contenders like the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Rafael Stone’s ability to maneuver out of a financial jam. Insights include the need to maximize core assets like Alperen Sengun, possible extensions for Amen Thompson, and what it will take for Stone to reaffirm his leadership—and secure Houston’s postseason ambitions. Will Stone’s next moves restore faith among Rockets fans, or is the seat getting warm? 00:00 — Rafael Stone Season Review 08:44 — Talent Evaluation & Draft Decisions 19:37 — Offseason Outlook & Letter Grades #Rockets #NBA #RafaelStone Follow Michael and his work https://www.chron.com/author/michael-shapiro-chron/ & https://x.com/mshap2 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local

Rockets Season REVIEWS: Ime Udoka's Coaching Struggles SELF INFLICTED Or Just UNLUCKY With Injuries? Ime Udoka faces tough questions after the Houston Rockets’ playoff collapse—was the team’s offensive stagnation his fault or just bad luck with injuries? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by sports reporter for Chron.com Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) to discuss and grade Udoka’s season, examining whether the Rockets’ shortcomings were due to coaching decisions or the roster’s limitations after Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams went down. Does Udoka’s defense-first mentality still fit the modern NBA, or do fans expect more offensive creativity? Key topics include missteps in developing rookies like Reed Sheppard, the controversial Amen Thompson point guard experiment, and how Alperen Sengun’s role evolved under Udoka. The conversation spotlights the Rockets’ struggles with three-point shooting, questionable rotation choices, and the pressure for flexibility in player development. Listeners get insider perspectives on front office-coach dynamics, the looming Western Conference threat, and what must change if the Rockets hope to contend in an increasingly competitive league. 00:00 – Grading Ime Udoka 07:14 – Offensive Struggles & Philosophy 14:24 – Player Development & Future Outlook #Rockets #NBA #ImeUdoka Follow Michael and his work https://www.chron.com/author/michael-shapiro-chron/ & https://x.com/mshap2 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click <a href="https://lockedonpodcasts.com

Rockets Face CRUCIAL Decisions On Amen Thompson & Tari Eason CONTRACTS | Fred VanVleet NEW Deal? Houston Rockets face franchise-defining contract decisions: can they lock in rising stars without sacrificing future flexibility? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores looming negotiations with Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Fred VanVleet, spotlighting the balance between upside, financial savvy, and long-term team identity. Key discussion points include Amen Thompson’s rookie extension outlook, the financial sweet spot to secure Tari Eason as a core 3-and-D presence, and whether restructuring Fred VanVleet’s deal helps or hinders the Rockets’ cap strategy. With salary cap pressures mounting and rivals like the Lakers and Bulls circling, every offer sheet could change Houston’s trajectory. Should the Rockets risk overpaying to keep their young core together—or make room for new stars? Dive into a fast-paced analysis of contract chess, restricted free agency, trade flexibility, and how these deals could shape the Rockets’ pursuit of NBA relevancy. #Rockets #NBA #AmenThompson 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shot

Houston Rockets MUST Transform Offensive Philosophy To MAXIMIZE Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun & More Houston Rockets face a pivotal crossroads as questions mount around their rigid defensive philosophy under Ime Udoka. Is the team’s focus on defense limiting Alperen Şengün, Reed Sheppard, and their offensive ceiling? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down why the Rockets’ current approach may hinder their potential, examining lackluster three-point volume, the underutilization of core playmakers, and the risks of molding the roster to fit the coach—rather than adapting tactics to maximize Houston’s young stars. Key topics include Ben Sullivan’s potential departure to the Portland Trail Blazers and what that might mean for the Rockets’ stagnant offense, fresh shooting data comparing Houston and the Charlotte Hornets, and fan excitement over rumored ketchup-and-mustard throwback jerseys. Gatlin also addresses The Athletic’s “most overrated player” poll that unexpectedly targeted Şengün, and engages listeners with pressing questions about Houston’s identity shift and off-season possibilities. 00:00 Rockets Offensive Philosophy 10:34 Coaching Staff & Possible Changes 21:22 Jerseys & Overrated Poll #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: <a href="https://lockedonpodcasts.c

Kevin Durant UNTOUCHABLE Or Should Rockets Consider TRADING Him? | Bucks & Clippers Possible SUITORS Houston Rockets face a pivotal offseason as rumors swirl about Kevin Durant's future following the “Burnergate” saga and a season clouded by chemistry issues. Could the franchise actually move on from Durant after turbulence both on and off the court, or does his elite talent outweigh lingering concerns? The spotlight intensifies on the fractured dynamics between Durant and the Rockets’ young core, including Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr., as the front office weighs bold decisions in the competitive Western Conference. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores whether Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka are truly set on keeping Durant or if recent leaks signal readiness for a roster reset. Trade hypotheticals with the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks, the impact of veteran leadership gaps, and the internal accountability debate all come under scrutiny. Will the Rockets run it back or chart a new course around Sengun and Amen Thompson? The stakes have never been higher in Houston. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 00:00 — Kevin Durant’s Future & Burnergate 07:56 — Locker Room Vibes & Team Chemistry 21:00 — Kevin Durant Trade Scenarios 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: h

How The Houston Rockets BENEFIT From NBA’s NEW 3-2-1 Draft Lottery SHAKEUP | Nets & Suns PICK WATCH NBA’s radical new 3-2-1 draft lottery system could reshape the Houston Rockets’ future. Will the changes finally reward smart asset management or penalize basement-dwelling teams? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) dissects how the revamped lottery odds, ping pong ball allocations, and expanded 16-team format may give Houston a surprising edge with their own picks and acquired assets from the Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks. Key analysis spotlights Rafael Stone’s pivotal trades, the Suns and Nets’ uncertain futures, and how Cooper Flagg’s emergence and a brutal Western Conference impact draft positioning. Breakdown includes who wins and loses after this year’s NBA Draft Lottery—are the Wizards, Jazz, and Grizzlies set for a turnaround? Don’t miss Gatlin’s candid assessment of the Rockets’ flexibility to chase stars or reboot, plus the ripple effects of tanking penalties and fresh NBA rules on long-term franchise strategy. #Rockets #NBA #Draft #Lottery 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - avai

Rockets GM Rafael Stone & Coach Ime Udoka Showing NO ACCOUNTABILITY For Season's FAILURES Houston Rockets face a crisis of accountability as GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka sidestep blame in the end-of-season press conference. Are leadership blind spots holding back Houston’s young core? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights glaring issues from the failed point guard experiment to the stubbornly stagnant offense, questioning whether the organization’s decision-makers are prioritizing growth or simply running in circles. Key topics include the fallout from Fred VanVleet’s injury, the puzzling approach to Reed Shepherd’s role, reluctance to improve the coaching staff, and what Stone’s passive trade strategy means for the Rockets’ future. With stars like Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson still developing and an impatient fanbase demanding results, the Rockets’ offseason choices will set the tone for next year’s playoff push. Will Houston double down on flawed strategies, or finally embrace a bold new direction? #Rockets #NBA #Basketball 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at ht

Rockets EMBARRASSED In Game 6 Loss To Lakers | Alperen Sengun & Houston Young Core FAIL To Deliver Houston Rockets’ season ends in disappointment as they fall 98-78 to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6, raising tough questions about the franchise’s future. Can Alperen Sengun emerge as a true cornerstone after struggling against Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes? Will a stagnant offense under Ime Udoka hold this young core back, or does the front office have the boldness to shake things up with a major roster move? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reaks down the Rockets’ offensive collapse, highlighted by Reed Sheppard’s shooting woes and the lackluster efforts from Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Key discussions center on identity issues, fit concerns between Sengun and Amen Thompson, and the looming uncertainty around Kevin Durant’s future in Houston. With rebounding struggles, offensive stagnation, and looming trade rumors, can the Rockets retool and reignite hope for a deeper playoff run next season? #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #Playoffs #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available

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Rockets FORCE Game 6 Behind Reed Sheppard's Late-Game REDEMPTION Vs LeBron James, Lakers Houston Rockets force Game 6 as Reed Sheppard redeems himself in a clutch showdown against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Can the Rockets complete the comeback and rewrite NBA history? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down Houston’s gritty 99-93 victory, spotlighting Sheppard’s late-game heroics, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason’s impactful performances, and Ime Udoka’s defensive adjustments that stifled Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard. Key topics include Alperen Sengun’s all-around contributions, the bench’s critical scoring edge, and how Austin Reaves’ return disrupted LA’s offensive rhythm. With momentum surging, the Rockets look to ride contributions from their young core and bench as the series heads back to Houston. Can they sustain their defensive dominance and force a Game 7 against the Lakers? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of the Rockets’ playoff resilience and path forward. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames #ReedSheppard #Playoffs 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available o

WIN OR GO HOME: Can Alperen Sengun LEAD Rockets Past LeBron James & Lakers WITHOUT Kevin Durant? Houston Rockets eye a comeback as turnovers and defensive pressure reshape the series against Los Angeles Lakers. Can Alperen Şengün and Tari Eason’s tenacity disrupt LeBron James and spoil the Lakers’ bid to close out in Game 5—especially with Austin Reaves set to return for LA? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On Lakers hosts Brian Kamenetzky and Andy Kamenetzky to analyze key adjustments, the impact of fatigue, and Ime Udoka’s creative defensive schemes. Spotlight shifts to lineup questions, points off turnovers, and the Rockets’ depleted depth with Kevin Durant sidelined. The conversation weighs playoff history, examines margin for error between these playoff rivals, and debates what’s truly at stake for Houston’s young core.  Will the Lakers’ proven experience or the Rockets’ newfound resilience define the series outcome? #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames #Playoffs 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KA

END OF THE LINE? Lakers Look To ELIMINATE Rockets Behind LeBron James & Austin Reaves' RETURN Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the series as Austin Reaves returns, but can the Houston Rockets ride their newfound momentum to force a Game 6? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by the hosts of Locked On Lakers, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, to break down the playoff chess match, dissecting LeBron James’ struggles against Tari Eason’s defense and the rise of Alperen Şengün as Houston’s offensive fulcrum with Kevin Durant sidelined. The conversation spotlights JJ Redick’s coaching adjustments, the impact of bench depth with Reaves’ reintroduction, and whether the Lakers’ veteran experience can outlast Houston’s youthful resilience. Key topics include Houston’s improved shooting, lineup experimentation, and defensive switches, as well as critical matchup questions heading into Game 5 at Crypto Arena. Will the Lakers finish the job or can the Rockets’ young core make history? Don’t miss this must-hear Lakers vs. Rockets playoff preview. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour EN

Rockets RALLY Behind Alperen Sengun & Amen Thompson To DOMINATE Game 4 And PREVENT Lakers Sweep Houston Rockets fight off elimination, crush Los Angeles Lakers with Alperen Şengün’s leadership and a breakout game from Amen Thompson. Can this young core force a stunning turnaround and extend the series even further? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets’ 115-96 blowout win in Game 4, spotlighting intense defense that limited LeBron James to just two field goals and forced 24 Lakers turnovers. Insightful analysis covers Amen Thompson’s offensive versatility, Tari Eason’s two-way dominance, Reed Sheppard’s resilience after a tough Game 3, and crucial bench contributions from Aaron Holiday and Josh Okogie. Discussion includes how Ime Udoka’s strategic adjustments finally contained LA’s attack, Kevin Durant’s injury status, and what this means for Houston’s playoff future. Can the Rockets maintain their momentum as the series shifts back to Los Angeles? Are roster shakeups on the horizon, or could this playoff fight save the core’s future in Houston? #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getti

Rockets SUFFER One Of NBA’s WORST Playoff Chokes EVER Vs Lakers | Is This The END For Ime Udoka? Houston Rockets suffer historic collapse as the Los Angeles Lakers steal Game 3 in overtime, igniting questions about the future of the franchise. With a six-point lead and under 30 seconds left, the Rockets unraveled—Jabari Smith Jr.'s costly turnover, Jae'Sean Tate’s critical foul, and Reed Sheppard’s backcourt woes paved the way for LeBron James and Marcus Smart to mount an improbable comeback. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) dissects the Rockets’ late-game breakdown, the coaching decisions of Ime Udoka, and the long-term implications for Rafael Stone’s front office. The analysis spotlights standout efforts from Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson, examines the coaching staff’s offensive strategy (or lack thereof), and highlights fan discontent amid playoff disappointment. Will this devastating loss spark much-needed organizational change in Houston? Tune in for raw insights on what could be a franchise-defining moment. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now ha

The Houston Rockets had a six point lead with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter and they blew it, falling in a 3-0 series loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Connor breaks down the loss on the Locked On Rockets Postcast. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   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

SURPRISED: Rockets OUTPLAYED By Lakers | JJ Redick OUTCOACHING Ime Udoka, LeBron Vs Durant SHOWDOWN Los Angeles Lakers silence Houston Rockets in back-to-back clashes as LeBron James leads the way. With Kevin Durant back in the lineup but struggling against relentless double teams and nine costly turnovers, Houston’s offensive woes deepen. Is coaching stubbornness keeping the Rockets from unlocking their playoff potential, or have JJ Redick’s adjustments exposed fatal flaws? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by the hosts of Locked On Lakers, Brian Kamenetzky, and Andy Kamenetzky, to break down the biggest surprises and dramatic momentum shift in this Lakers vs. Rockets postseason showdown. Key storylines include Luke Kennard’s sharpshooting, Alperen Şengün’s surprising struggles against Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes, plus the Rockets’ continued search for answers at point guard without Fred VanVleet. From Ime Udoka’s lineup choices to shot variance and psychological toughness, the hosts debate Houston’s path forward and whether the Lakers’ rising floor puts the series out of reach. Don’t miss this sharp analysis of playoff adjustments and franchise-defining moments. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #KevinDurant #LeBronJames #AlperenSengun 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https:/

ROCKETS SQUAD SHOW: Rockets Go DOWN 0-2 Vs Lakers | Can Kevin Durant & Ime Udoka FIX The Offense!? Houston Rockets fall behind 0-2 to the Los Angeles Lakers as Kevin Durant’s return isn’t enough to spark a win at Crypto.com Arena. Can Ime Udoka’s squad overcome playoff nerves, shooting woes, and the absence of key veterans like Fred VanVleet to get back in the series? Stan Norfleet, Jackson Gatlin, Ryan Hollins, and Brandon Scott break down the Rockets’ frustrating offensive execution, Alperen Sengun’s struggles as a secondary playmaker, and the Lakers’ strategic advantages with Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura stepping up. The crew debates whether youth or roster construction is to blame for Houston’s struggles, what adjustments could unlock shots for Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard, and which unsung role players must step up at home. Can Toyota Center energy fuel a turnaround, or are veterans like LeBron James and Deandre Ayton simply too much for these Rockets to handle? #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #KevinDurant #LeBronJames 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo – Make this the

Kevin Durant RETURNS But Rockets Offense Still STRUGGLES Vs Lakers | NO ANSWERS For LeBron & Kennard Houston Rockets’ playoff hopes dim as Kevin Durant’s return fails to spark offense against the Los Angeles Lakers. Down 0-2 in the series, the Rockets struggle with familiar double-team and turnover woes, while being torched by Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart. LeBron James takes control with 28 points as Houston’s offense sputters, failing once again to reach the 100-point mark. Can Ime Udoka adjust his strategy before it’s too late? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets’ execution issues, coaching decisions, and the underwhelming performance of Alperen Sengun. Key topics include Houston’s inability to capitalize on 4-on-3 advantages, questionable lineup choices—like Reed Sheppard’s limited minutes—defensive lapses, and the Lakers’ flawless defensive schemes. With the series shifting to Houston, do the Rockets have any answers, or are major shakeups on the horizon if their playoff run ends early? #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #KevinDurant #LeBronJames 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locatio

Kevin Durant was back for the Houston Rockets in game two, but that did not matter as they lost again to the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Connor breaks it down on the Locked On Rockets Postcast.   #houston #rockets #houstonrockets #alperensengun #kevindurant #jabarismithjr #amenthompon #reedshepard #tarieason #basketball #sports #nba   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.

Rockets-Lakers Game 2 ADJUSTMENTS | Can Alperen Sengun LIFT Houston's Offense WITHOUT Kevin Durant? Houston Rockets face must-win pressure as Kevin Durant’s injury status looms large in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Can Alperen Şengün rise to the occasion and anchor Houston’s offense, or will shooting woes and stagnant ball movement haunt the Rockets again? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores the critical offensive and defensive adjustments Ime Udoka’s squad must make—highlighting the need for three-point threats, smarter mismatch hunting, and tougher perimeter defense to counter the Lakers’ historic shooting night. Key topics include rotation tweaks for Reed Sheppard, the debate between starting DFS or Jae’Sean Tate, and strategies for neutralizing LeBron James and Luke Kennard. Plus, a bold argument: should Houston rest Kevin Durant for the series to test the young core’s mettle or play him now and risk aggravating his injury? Don’t miss Jackson Gatlin’s sharp analysis and daring predictions on the Rockets’ playoff path. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboT

Rockets NEED Alperen Sengun To DOMINATE As Kevin Durant's Status Remains UNCERTAIN Vs Lakers Houston Rockets’ playoff hopes hang in the balance as Kevin Durant’s knee injury threatens to sideline him for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. With Durant’s return uncertain, pressure mounts on Ime Udoka’s coaching staff and center Alperen Sengun to spark the offense and exploit the Lakers’ weak interior defense. Can the young core deliver without their superstar—and is the team’s talent truly playoff-ready? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the implications of Durant’s absence, dissecting key strategic shifts and calling for lineup adjustments to maximize Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Reed Sheppard. The episode scrutinizes the Rockets’ struggles finishing at the rim, the necessity of attacking Lakers’ defenders like Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard, and the sobering reality facing Houston’s rebuild. Is the future of the Rockets’ youth movement cause for optimism or concern as they fight to stay alive against the Lakers? #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has

DISASTER: Rockets Offense COLLAPSES Vs Lakers Without Kevin Durant | Alperen Sengun Needs To STEP UP Houston Rockets unravel offensively as Kevin Durant’s absence exposes team weaknesses in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Can Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson rise to the occasion, or will a lack of system doom Houston’s postseason hopes? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets’ disjointed attack, highlighting Şengün’s struggles in the paint, Thompson’s inefficiency, and the lack of an offensive identity without Durant. Key talking points include the Rockets’ reliance on second-chance points, defensive efforts against LeBron James, and why failing to exploit mismatches—like Luke Kennard—could haunt Houston. Also covered: the coaching staff’s surprising substitution patterns, trade deadline regrets, and what adjustments are essential for Game 2. Will the young core respond, or is an early playoff exit looming for Ime Udoka’s squad? #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.</

The Houston Rockets offense was a mess in game one without Kevin Durant as they fell to the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Connor breaks it down on the Locked On Rockets Postcast.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON.     5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Durant QUESTIONABLE For Rockets Vs Lakers Game 1 | Can Houston SURVIVE Without KD? Houston Rockets’ playoff fate hangs in the balance as Kevin Durant’s questionable status threatens to shift the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Can the Rockets’ young core—Alperen Şengün, Reed Sheppard, and Jabari Smith Jr.—step up if Durant misses Game 1? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores the ripple effects of Durant’s right knee contusion, veteran leadership concerns, and the urgency to seize momentum before a possible Luka Dončić return for LA. Gatlin breaks down series predictions and scenarios, highlighting how each game’s outcome could determine both teams’ mental edge. Coverage expands to NBA playoff first-round picks, featuring analysis of the Spurs, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, and more. Could the Rockets dominate, or will the Lakers find renewed hope? Don’t miss this comprehensive preview of Houston’s postseason challenge and the evolving Western Conference landscape. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://Tu

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Why Rockets CAN'T Sleep On Lakers, STOPPING LeBron James, LA's X-Factors & More The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in round one of the NBA playoffs. Is Houston in for an easy sweep or will this series go six or seven games? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On Lakers hosts Andy & Brian Kamenetzky to break down this Rockets-Lakers first round series from the Lakers side of things, spotlighting why the Rockets still need to take this team seriously, LeBron James' massive responsibility without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, how LA survives the non-LeBron minutes, who's the Lakers X-Factor, how LA's experience plays against Houston's youth, defensive schemes and more. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #KevinDurant #LeBronJames 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. PrizePicks – Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups afte

ROCKETS PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Can Lakers DEFEND Kevin Durant? Houston's Strengths, Weaknesses & More The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in round one of the NBA playoffs. Can LA find a way to defend Kevin Durant?  Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On Lakers hosts Andy & Brian Kamenetzky to break down this Rockets-Lakers series from the Houston side of things, covering Houston's reignited offense and 9-1 close to the season, offensive rebounding strength offsetting half court offensive execution and turnover issues, how the Lakers close the gap without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Rockets X-Factors and more. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers #Playoffs #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. PrizePicks – Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/L

Rockets Vs Lakers KEY FACTORS: Alperen Sengun Set To DOMINATE & Will Luka Doncic Make Series RETURN? Houston Rockets eye playoff breakthrough in high-stakes battle with Los Angeles Lakers. Can Alperen Şengün deliver an All-NBA performance and put the Rockets over the top, or will LeBron James and a possible Luka Dončić return change the series’ momentum? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights Houston's major advantages, from Amen Thompson’s defense on LeBron to Jabari Smith Jr.’s X-factor scoring and the looming threat of turnovers. The episode also covers JJ Redick’s coaching chess match with Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone’s controversial “not our year” comments sparking fan debate. Key storylines include the Rockets’ strategy against aggressive double teams on Kevin Durant, injury impacts for the Lakers, and the importance of playoff consistency for Houston’s rising stars. Will the Rockets capitalize on this rare opportunity, or will mistakes haunt their postseason dreams? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Houston’s playoff path. #Rockets #NBA #Lakers 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.</p

Houston Rockets DRAW Los Angeles Lakers Matchup | LEBRON JAMES Vs KEVIN DURANT Playoff SHOWDOWN Houston Rockets draw the Los Angeles Lakers for a high-stakes first round playoff matchup. Can Kevin Durant and company capitalize on the best-case scenario, or will LeBron James and JJ Redick’s creative coaching threaten an upset? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reflects on the Rockets’ roller-coaster 52–30 season, spotlighting Durant’s resilience, Alperen Şengün’s expanded role, and growth from various players throughout the season. Key topics include how the Rockets plan to handle aggressive Lakers double teams, the crucial importance of winning “non-LeBron minutes,” and whether Houston’s youth and inconsistency could derail expectations. Guest reactions from Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart add perspective as both teams prepare for Saturday’s showdown. Can Houston advance with authority, or will playoff inexperience become their Achilles heel? Don’t miss this strategic breakdown of Rockets vs. Lakers and what it means for Houston’s postseason ambitions. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book you

Michael Connor breaks down the final game of the regular season as the Houston Rockets take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttp://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON 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 REDLIN

Amen Thompson Posts CAREER NIGHT, But Rockets LOSS Means 1st Round Matchup With Nuggets OR Lakers Houston Rockets locked into fifth seed after a thrilling Amen Thompson career night, but the loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves raises key questions about playoff momentum. Is this Rockets squad ready to surprise the NBA in the postseason with their big three—Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson—peaking at the right time? Will the upcoming playoff matchup against either the Los Angeles Lakers or Denver Nuggets test Houston’s mettle? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights Thompson’s dominant 41-point offensive performance and the Rockets’ evolving lineup, including insights on Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Reed Sheppard’s roles. The stakes are high: can Houston’s elite wing play and improved spacing translate into playoff success, or will defensive lapses hold them back? The breakdown covers playoff scenarios, home court impact, and the potential for sweeping offseason changes depending on their first-round outcome. Can the Rockets rise above Denver’s home advantage or cruise past an undermanned Lakers squad? #Rockets #NBA #AmenThompson 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-per

Michael Connor breaks down the game between the Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers on the Locked On Rockets Postcast.   #houston #rockets #houstonrockets #alperensengun #kevindurant #jabarismithjr #amenthompon #reedshepard #tarieason #basketball #sports #nba   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.   Wayfair. Every style. Every home.     Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.a

Why Rockets Superstar Kevin Durant DESERVES All-NBA 1st Team Honors + Season Awards Predictions Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant emerges as a frontrunner for All-NBA First Team honors after a remarkable season at age 37. Can Durant’s elite play and durability outshine contenders like Jaylen Brown and solidify his place among the league’s best? The conversation highlights how Durant’s on-court leadership helped the Rockets overcome roster challenges, stay competitive in a tough Western Conference, and potentially surpass last year’s record. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores Amen Thompson’s case for All-Defensive First Team—could he become the first Rocket since Hakeem Olajuwon to receive back-to-back selections? Alperen Sengun's inconsistent form and the fierce battle for the NBA’s third-best center spot are also debated. The analysis covers main NBA awards, including MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner Victor Wembanyama, and Coach of the Year candidates J.B. Bickerstaff and Joe Mazzulla. Are the Rockets about to receive the recognition they deserve? #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Vis

Kevin Durant IGNITES Rockets COMEBACK Vs Suns With Alperen Sengun & Amen Thompson TAKING OVER Late Houston Rockets mount their biggest comeback, stunning the Phoenix Suns after trailing by 21 points early. Is this the turning point that signals Houston’s postseason rise? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Houston Rockets’ 119-105 victory, spotlighting Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson’s fourth-quarter takeover, relentless offensive rebounding, and a chippy showdown fueled by Kevin Durant jawing with Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green going back and forth with Amen. Insights include Jabari Smith Jr.’s key defensive plays, Tari Eason’s impact off the bench, and Ime Udoka’s strategic lineup choices that reshaped momentum. Key topics cover Houston’s new grip on the Western Conference playoff race, Suns’ struggles to adjust, and the importance of mental toughness in high-stakes NBA action. Can the Rockets lock down home-court advantage against the injury-riddled Lakers? Don’t miss this breakdown of one of Houston’s best wins of the season. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appoin

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Rockets Earn CLUTCH Win Vs Warriors As Kevin Durant & Alperen Sengun SPOIL Stephen Curry's RETURN Houston Rockets edge Golden State Warriors in a heart-stopping 117-116 finish as Alperen Şengün and Kevin Durant execute flawless crunch-time offense. Can the Rockets’ emerging Big Three power them deep into the playoffs—with the third seed still within reach. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down Houston’s resilience against Steph Curry’s return, spotlighting Jabari Smith Jr.’s elite shooting and Amen Thompson’s stifling perimeter defense. Key takeaways include the Rockets’ responses to relentless Warriors’ runs, effective adjustments by coach Ime Udoka, and ongoing concerns about bench production and late-game execution. Plus, analysis of Houston’s defensive strategy against backdoor cuts and how floor spacing unlocked critical moments down the stretch. Where do the Rockets stack up as the postseason looms? #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off y

Houston Rockets BEST CASE Playoff Scenario: Home Court Advantage OR Hunting INJURED Lakers? Houston Rockets eye a dream playoff path as injuries shake up the Western Conference landscape. Can Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson capitalize with the Los Angeles Lakers—now without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves—poised as the ideal first-round matchup? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores the scenarios that could vault Houston into home court advantage or push them into strategic seeding to secure a favorable opponent. Key discussion points include the Rockets’ remaining schedule, potential matchups with the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, or San Antonio Spurs, and why facing the Lakers offers the best route beyond round one. The episode tackles Houston’s trade deadline decisions and the impact of not pursuing reinforcements. Don’t miss this deep dive into the Rockets’ playoff outlook and the strategic choices that could define their postseason success. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cut

CAREER HIGH: How Reed Sheppard UNLOCKS Rockets Offense + Ime Udoka FIGURING OUT Playoff Rotations Reed Sheppard’s historic shooting night sparks a Houston Rockets offensive revival—could this lineup be the key to a deep playoff push? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights Shepherd’s career-high nine threes against the Milwaukee Bucks, the ripple effect on Houston’s ball movement, and how Ime Udoka’s playoff rotation appears to be taking shape at the perfect moment. Get insights into Kevin Durant’s evolving role, the impact of moving Amen Thompson off the ball, and the Rockets’ five-game win streak fueled by elite passing and improved team chemistry. Discussion includes Tari Eason’s bench contributions, Josh Okogie’s return to the rotation, and the rise in franchise-record assists. With the third seed within reach, can the Rockets capitalize on their late-season surge and pose a playoff threat to Western Conference rivals? #Rockets #NBA #ReedSheppard 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo – Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free pl

The Houston Rockets picked up their fifth straight win as they took down the Utah Jazz. Michael Connor breaks it down on the Locked On Rockets Postcast.   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. RobinhoodYou’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood.Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering$300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.

The Houston Rockets look to picked up their fourth straight win as they took down the Milwaukee Bucks. Michael Connor breaks down the game on the Locked On Rockets Postcast. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. RobinhoodYou’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood.Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering$300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your G

Rockets Defense SHUTS DOWN Knicks As Amen Thompson CLAMPS Jalen Brunson + Houston Offense THRIVING Houston Rockets suffocate the New York Knicks with elite defense—have they rediscovered their edge just in time for the playoffs? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down Houston's 111-94 dominant victory, spotlighting Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr.’s lockdown performances on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Ball movement hits a season-high as the Rockets tally 35 assists, with Kevin Durant leading the scoring charge and Reed Sheppard providing a major spark off the bench. Key insights include Ime Udoka’s tactical lineup shifts, the resurgence of Alperen Sengun’s facilitating role, and Houston’s ability to answer every Knicks run. The conversation examines whether the Rockets' re-energized defense and balanced offense can propel them deep into the playoffs. Is Houston ready to make a statement in the postseason? Don’t miss this energizing analysis of the Rockets’ path to playoff relevancy. #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax – This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. PrizePicks – Download th

Houston has owned New York for some time now and that continued on Tuesday as the Rockets rolled the Knicks. Michael Connor breaks down the win on the Locked On Rockets Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.