In busy draft week, Rockets add Reed Sheppard, AJ Griffin

Rockets-Nets blockbuster trade reaction: Wednesday’s show features reaction to the blockbuster trade between the Rockets and Brooklyn Nets involving upcoming draft assets, including what it means and doesn’t mean for Houston’s future and eventual trades. by The Lager Line

32 min listen

As 2024 draft nears, Rockets also finalizing free agency plans: As Wednesday’s 2024 NBA draft nears, the Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone are also finalizing plans for next Sunday’s start of free agency. With that in mind, topics in Monday’s full show (featuring both Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves) include... by The Lager Line

57 min listen

Rockets primer entering 2024 NBA draft, free agency window: As key dates on the NBA calendar loom, Sunday’s episode features a preview from our Ben DuBose regarding Houston’s draft and free agency window for the 2024 offseason. Topics include why Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard or a trade lead the possibilities... by The Lager Line

28 min listen

Minicast: As draft nears, NBA Finals lessons for Rockets: In a brief interview with Stan Norfleet (host of SportsTalk 790’s “Next Up”), our Ben DuBose shares some key takeaways from the 2024 NBA Finals that could apply to the Rockets. Topics include extra fuel to the fire for Ime Udoka, Boston’s former... by The Lager Line

10 min listen

Exploring Houston’s salary cap outlook with Yossi Gozlan: The Houston Rockets expect to operate above the NBA’s salary cap in the upcoming 2024 offseason, but they could potentially have a significant amount of financial flexibility in 2025. For Rockets general manager Rafael Stone, that could present... by The Lager Line

32 min listen

June update: Rockets draft intel with Nathan Grubel (@DraftDeeper): With two weeks to go until the 2024 NBA draft, Houston continues to own the No. 3 overall pick in the first round. Draft guru Nathan Grubel (@DraftDeeper) joins Ben and Paulo to discuss the latest news and rumors, including deep dives on Donovan... by The Lager Line

72 min listen

ClutchFans’ Dave Hardisty on 2024 Rockets offseason: Dave Hardisty, founder of ClutchFans, joins Friday’s show to discuss the latest news and notes surrounding the Rockets and the NBA’s 2024 offseason. Topics include preferences for Houston’s No. 3 overall draft pick in June; the implications of top... by The Lager Line

80 min listen

USA TODAY’s Bryan Kalbrosky on Rockets, NBA Draft chatter: Bryan Kalbrosky, national NBA staff writer at USA TODAY’s For The Win, shares the latest intel and scouting analysis related to the Rockets and their No. 3 overall draft pick in the 2024 draft. Topics in the May 23 episode — as always, hosted by our... by The Lager Line

82 min listen

How landing the No. 3 draft pick changes Houston’s offseason: Monday’s episode features immediate reaction to the Rockets unexpectedly securing the No. 3 overall pick (via Brooklyn) in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. Topics include plausible candidates (Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham) to... by The Lager Line

67 min listen

NBA playoffs storylines to watch for the Rockets: Though their 41-41 record was much improved from last season, Houston didn’t quite qualify for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Yet, among the teams competing, there are quite a few storylines that could become very relevant to the future of the Rockets. On... by The Lager Line

68 min listen

Rockets launch 2024 offseason with Rafael Stone extension: The Rockets (41-41) finished 2023-24 at .500, and their 19-win jump from last season was the largest of any NBA team and the second-biggest annual increase in franchise history. Houston is just the fifth team in the last 30 years to follow up a... by The Lager Line

82 min listen

As season winds down, Rockets have key milestones in sight: In a loaded Western Conference, the goal of advancing to the 2024 postseason proved to be too ambitious for the young and improving Houston Rockets (39-40). Yet, with three games left to play, a more attainable goal of a .500 or better season is still... by The Lager Line

67 min listen

As play-in hopes fade, why Rockets’ future remains bright: Despite a 13-3 record from March onward, a 2024 Western Conference postseason berth is becoming https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/playoff_prob.html for the Rockets (38-37). Thursday’s home game versus the Warriors (41-34), whose recent... by The Lager Line

58 min listen

Jalen Green’s star rises as Rockets win nine straight: The streak continues! The Rockets (36-35) are back above .500 for the first time since early January, and they’ve won nine straight games for the first time in over five years. Their 11-1 record in March leads the NBA, and they’re only a game back of... by The Lager Line

77 min listen

Rockets, Jalen Green suddenly can’t stop winning: The Rockets (32-35) are 7-1 in March with a five-game winning streak, and Jalen Green is the https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twitter-reacts-as-jalen-green-earns-nbas-top-weekly-honor/. With those recent wins, Houston’s hopes of a play-in... by The Lager Line

71 min listen

Rockets relieved as Alperen Sengun avoids major injury: Alperen Sengun’s 2023-24 season could be over after a leg injury, but it looks like there https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/rockets-relieved-as-alperen-sengun-escapes-major-leg-injury/ on his future. Monday’s abbreviated show explores the... by The Lager Line

36 min listen

VanVleet vs. Harden, Tari Eason update, Houston’s new math strategy: Tuesday’s episode breaks down the good and bad of Houston’s 2-4 stretch out of the All-Star break, which culminated with https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/04/with-latest-surge-jalen-green-turns-heads-in-houston-and-beyond/ during Saturday’s win... by The Lager Line

56 min listen

Ime Udoka stays the course with Rockets, Jalen Green: After hinting at a potential change to Houston’s starting lineup, head coach Ime Udoka announced at Wednesday’s practice https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/21/after-further-review-ime-udoka-opts-against-changing-houstons-starting-lineup/ for the... by The Lager Line

52 min listen

Lineup Changes: What Is Ime Udoka Hinting At?: The Rockets (24-30) enter the NBA’s 2024 All-Star break with five losses in six games, and head coach Ime Udoka https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/14/ime-udoka-hints-at-potential-lineup-rotation-changes-for-rockets/ to his lineup and rotation.... by The Lager Line

67 min listen

On Jalen Green’s resurgence and the Steven Adams trade: After an underwhelming start to the 2023-24 season, third-year guard Jalen Green https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/takeaways-jalen-green-continues-30-point-scoring-binge-as-pelicans-clip-rockets/, averaging nearly 30 points per game on... by The Lager Line

62 min listen

Dry January continues for Rockets: After Wednesday’s heartbreaking overtime loss at home to Portland, the Rockets are just 3-8 in their last 11 games. Is it time to reset expectations after a rough January? Friday’s show explores a new sobering reality in Houston, where the Rockets... by The Lager Line

79 min listen

What’s next for the Rockets after a 1-5 road trip?: Friday’s show explores what’s next for the Rockets after a 1-5 road trip that dropped Houston (19-21) outside of the Western Conference play-in tournament field, as things currently stand. Topics include reasons not to be concerned about the squad’s... by The Lager Line

63 min listen

Lessons learned from Rockets’ heartbreak in Chicago: Friday’s show reacts to a https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/takeaways-alperen-senguns-heroics-for-naught-as-bulls-edge-rockets-late/ and shares some lessons learned for upcoming games. Topics include the importance of running late-game offense... by The Lager Line

74 min listen

Can Alperen Sengun be an All-Star and a max player in 2024?: Happy New Year! 2024 is starting on a great note for the Rockets (17-15), who defeated Brooklyn and Detroit by double digits thanks in large part to spectacular play from Alperen Sengun. With that in mind, Friday’s show explores whether Houston’s... by The Lager Line

92 min listen

Rockets, NBA trade season preview with Karthik Prasad: Karthik Prasad (@StanfordKP) joins Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves for a roundtable chat regarding NBA trade season, which unofficially begins each December 15—the annual date at which most players who signed new contracts in the previous offseason can be... by The Lager Line

72 min listen

Rockets streaking again as Tari Eason’s surge offsets Jalen Green’s slump: For a second time in under two months, the Rockets (12-9) have won at least four straight games, and they’re currently on pace to go 47-35 for the 2023-24 season as a whole. This time, Houston is doing it even amid a sluggish week by third-year... by The Lager Line

73 min listen

As Houston’s offense sputters, is Jabari Smith Jr. ready for a bigger role?: The Rockets continue to excel at home, where they are 8-1, but struggle on the road, where they remain the NBA’s only winless (0-8) team. One reason is Houston’s inconsistent offense, which ranks No. 20 in the league in net rating. Tuesday’s episode... by The Lager Line

63 min listen

As Jalen Green goes, so goes Rockets’ offense: Friday’s episode reviews the extreme peaks and valleys of Jalen Green this season and explores strategies that Rockets coach Ime Udoka could adopt in hopes of minimizing the low points. With Houston (7-6) ranking No. 18 in the NBA in offense, Green... by The Lager Line

58 min listen

Six straight! Key themes to Rockets’ ongoing win streak: Tuesday’s episode of https://linktr.ee/thelagerline, sponsored by Karbach Brewing, features reaction from Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves to Houston’s six-game winning streak. Rockets topics include the roles of veterans such as Fred VanVleet, Dillon... by The Lager Line

83 min listen

Winning streak! How Rockets could be turning a corner: After an 0-3 start to the 2023-24 season, Houston enters this week at 2-3 and having won two straight games by an average margin of 14 points. Monday’s episode explores reasons behind the improvement, led by Ime Udoka’s new-look defense and positive... by The Lager Line

66 min listen

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In busy draft week, Rockets add Reed Sheppard, AJ Griffin

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