Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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