Rockets Media Day | Fred VanVleet's RETURN, Kevin Durant's USAGE, Alperen Sengun's SHOOTING & More
Rockets Media Day | Fred VanVleet's RETURN, Kevin Durant's USAGE, Alperen Sengun's SHOOTING & MoreHouston Rockets reset expectations with Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back in action—can this revamped roster finally solve its half-court woes and take the next step in the Western Conference? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the biggest takeaways from Houston Rockets Media Day 2026, spotlighting the ripple effect of VanVleet’s return, Marcus Smart’s arrival, and Clint Capela’s renewed agility as a lob threat.Key topics include Ime Udoka’s push for faster pace, lineup questions with back-to-backs on the horizon, and the high hopes placed on Chip Engelland to unlock Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun’s shooting. Listeners get behind-the-scenes insights: Kevin Durant’s response to minutes concerns, hilarious moments from Steven Adams, and the untold impact of contract security for Tari Eason. Can Reed Sheppard seize his opportunity as point guard of the future? Engaging, insightful, and full of locker room energy, this episode sets the tone for a pivotal Rockets season.#Rockets #NBA #MediaDayROCKETS OFFSEASON SURVEY: https://forms.gle/TMK2pZtkR3o4dYXA8📺 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/LockedOnRocketsLocked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFor 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.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.Betterhelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.Aura Cybersecurity – Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Square – Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepodFanDuel – Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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)#HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #FredVanVleet #TariEason #ReedSheppard #StevenAdams #ClintCapela #MarcusSmart #BogdanBogdanovic #JaeSeanTate #BruceThornton #IsaiahCrawford Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
