Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Ben previews Thursday’s trade deadline for the Rockets, with a look at team needs (defense, rebounding) and potential solutions such as JaMychal Green and Garrett Temple; potential assets Daryl Morey might have to give up (draft picks, Brandon Knight’s contract); and why buyout candidates like Wes Matthews and DeAndre Jordan may play a role in trade activity.

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Monday's show breaks down the 118-110 win in Phoenix. Topics include the ongoing 30-point streak for James Harden (44/8/6); a fifth double-double in six games for Kenneth Faried (17/14); and why it's too early to worry about Eric Gordon’s absence (knee).

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Night two of a road back-to-back, at altitude, and without Chris Paul (rest) and Clint Capela? No problem when you have James Harden (43/12, 6 steals, 4 blocks). Saturday's recap breaks down the MVP's heroics; improved team defense and better bench shooting from Austin Rivers and Gerald Green (41 points, 10/18 from 3); and the significance of breaking a two-game slide.

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The 30-point streak for James Harden (30/9) reached 25 games, but Houston's defense was woeful in a 136-122 loss at Denver (36-15). Saturday's show recaps that game and more, including reports of Houston as a potential buyout suitor for DeAndre Jordan and Wes Matthews.

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Thursday's off-day episode explores new reports on the Rockets' confidence in making a trade (JaMychal Green?) by the February 7 deadline, along with an update on where things stand in negotiations with Danuel House Jr.

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The 30-point streak for James Harden (37/11) reached 24 games, but not much else went right for Houston (29-21) in an embarrassing home loss to undermanned New Orleans (23-28) without Anthony Davis. Our recap breaks it down, including more first-half defensive lethargy and the absence of a secondary scoring option (Chris Paul, Eric Gordon?) after Harden.

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Monday’s show explores what Anthony Davis asking out of New Orleans means for the Rockets. Themes include the difficulty of a trade bringing AD to Houston; why the Lakers are the worst-case destination for Houston; and why an LA deal is unlikely for now.

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James Harden (40/11) broke 40 for the 18th time and Chris Paul (12/6/5) made a healthy return after missing 17 games as the Rockets (29-20) overcame an early 16-point deficit to defeat Orlando on Sunday. Our recap hits the highlights, including why home wins and guard efficiency are at a premium without Clint Capela. 

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The Rockets (28-20) won for the 4th time in 6 games without Clint Capela and beat another heavyweight in Friday's win over Toronto (36-15). Our recap breaks it down, led by James Harden (35/7), Kenneth Faried (21/14), and the importance of “upside wins.”

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James Harden (61/15) starred at storied Madison Square Garden as Houston (27-20) overcame an early 13-point deficit to win. Our recap hits the highlights, including more MVP brilliance; clutch play from Eric Gordon (20); and baffling lapses by PJ Tucker.

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