Friday’s Locked on Rockets podcast with host Jackson Gatlin and analyst Ben DuBose dives into the latest news surrounding the team.
Topics discussed on the episode include the debut of newly acquired guard Russell Westbrook, who took to the basketball court wearing a Rockets jersey for the first time during this week’s two-game preseason series in Japan versus the Toronto Raptors.
In those two games versus the defending NBA champions, Westbrook averaged 17.5 points and five assists in 22.6 minutes per game. On the show, the hosts break down what they’ve seen so far.
Another topic, of course, is the ongoing fallout from the China controversy, which began with GM Daryl Morey’s now infamous Hong Kong tweet and could reportedly cost the Rockets between $10 million and $25 million due to the backlash,
The episode explores the lessons learned to this point, including why Morey’s job appears to be safe — and deservedly so — in Houston.
The third and final segment of Friday’s Locked on Rockets includes “rapid fire” evaluations on a number of current players, including early signs from newcomers Ryan Anderson and Thabo Sefolosha; Eric Gordon’s likely role; cold shooting from P.J. Tucker, and the evolving leadership of franchise star James Harden. Tune in:
