Houston Rockets breaking news: The Rockets bought out AJ Griffin's contract. Here's a quick breakdown of the Rockets waiving Griffin and what it means for them going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's Rocket Fuel episode, we discuss: Is it playoff or bust for the Rockets this season? How much will the new training facility help the Rockets? The Rocket players have been working out together frequently this offseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Houston Rockets have been one of the worst shooting teams for four years running. They did improve this past season but still need help; one of these three players could be the help they need. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Lachard Binkley(@BinkleyHoops) is joined by Coty Davis (@CotyDavis_24) to discuss:

What he saw down in Vegas covering the team

What impressed him about Tari Eason

Who should be the backup center

Also, we answered questions from the Clutch Fans Forum!

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Host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) are joined by 3x NBA Champion, junkyard dog, and the man behind the Kiss of Death Mario Elie!

We discussed:

Mario years playing overseas,

The championship years

How the Rockets didn't fear the Bulls

Hakeem Olajuwon greatness

How Mario knew Jalen Green would be great ever since the 10th grade

The upcoming Summer League Games

Plus a lot more!

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Co-Host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Anthony Duckett (@a_duckett) discuss:

How the Rockets are now part owners of the Nets franchise

Tate's team-friendly new contract

Philadelphia Rockets?

Backup point guard battle

Plus a lot more!

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Host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) is joined by Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss:

Rockets huge draft night

Why Jabari Smith gives the Rockets more flexibility than Paolo Banchero

How Smith and Tari Eason improves the Rocket's defense

Why keeping Eric Gordon may not be a bad decision

How much can the Rockets improve next year

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Host @BinkleyHoops is joined by the captain of the Jabari Smith fan club @clutchfans to discuss:

OF COURSE Jabari Smith

How Smith and Eason instantly improve the Rocket's shooting and defense

What Ty Ty Washington brings to the team

When will Eric Gordon be traded?

Plus a lot more!

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Co-host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Dave Hardisty(@clutchfans) are joined by Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) of The Athletic to discuss:

Tari Eason's natural position

What college coaches are saying about prospects leading into the draft

Possibility of former UH standouts Fabian White and Taz Moore being drafted

Plus a lot more!

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Co-host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Anthony Duckett (@a_duckett) are joined by Corey Tulaba (@CoreyTulaba) of No Ceilings NBA to discuss:

His top 5 with a surprising player at 3!

How potential pick Paolo Banchero perceived defensive issues are overblown

His thoughts on the Rockets draft class from last year

Plus a lot more!

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Host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) to discuss:

His top 3 prospects

How Banchero would function in the Rocket's offense

His thoughts on a Christian Wood extension

Would he take back a bad salary if it meant a first-round pick for Wood?

Would being in the play-in-game be better for the Rockets or the small chance of getting a top 3 pick in 2023

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In today's episode, co-host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Anthony Duckett (@a_duckett) discuss:

Does trading Alperen Sengun make any sense?

Rocket's possible starting lineup this season

Why starting Eric Gordon is a bad idea

ClutchFan forum mailbag!

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Co-host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Dave Hardisty(@clutchfans) are joined by Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) of The Athletic to talk all things NBA Draft. From top 3 prospects to who the Rockets could select at number 17. We also discuss the much talked about 2023 draft and how deep of a draft it could become potentially.

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Lachard Binkley gives his three reasons why the Rockets SHOULD NOT make any major moves this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keandre Ashley of Hoops Intellect (@HoopIntelllect) joins host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) to discuss:

Who is his top 5 draft prospects?

How concerns about Paolo Banchero's defense could be overblown

Who would he pick at 17?

Also, is next year's draft as special as everyone has made it out to be?

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Host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Anthony Duckett (@aduckett) are joined by the Head Coach of the G League 2022 championship Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

His journey to becoming a head coach

How important Nix was to the team

Gerald Green's impact on the Vipers

Possibility of becoming an NBA head coach

Plus a lot more!

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Host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) is joined by Dave Hardisty @clutchfans) of ClutchFans. They discuss who to take at the top of the draft, should the Rockets consider trading their pick if they fall out of the top 3 and what to do with Christian Wood. Plus a lot more!

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Rocket Fuel preview for 5-7 episode 2

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In the FIRST episode, host Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) and Anthony Duckett (@aduckett) discuss the Rocket's past season, who should go number 1, and the exciting 1st round of the playoffs. Plus much more!

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Alperen Sengun talks rehab,Jalen Green and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Houston Rockets post-game interviews: Coach Udoka Jalen Green Fred VanVleet Jabari Smith Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Houston Rockets post game press conferences following loss to the Mavs. Coach Udoka Cam Whitmore Amen Thompson Jabari Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard and Vator or joined by Brad and WIll from the Brad and Will show! We discuss: Rockets 11th straight win Jalen Green taking over the game Can the Rockets catch the Warriors? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard Binkley discusses the Rockets best win in almost four seasons, Jalen Green with another masterclass and how patience has paid off for the Rockets coaching staff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Houston Rockets destroy the Jazz 147-119 for their 8th straight victory. Here is the full post game press conference. Coach Udoka Fred VanVleet Jalen Green Jeff Green Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss the Rockets huge win over the Cavaliers. Also discuss if the Rockets can shock the world and make the playoffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alperen Sengun update. I spoke with Dr Jesse Morse a sports medicine expert about Sengun's injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rockets are looking to go from feel good story to playoffs. How many wins will it take? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach Udoka talks,Sengun,Harden and Jalen Green prior to tonight's game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard Binkley gives a quick recap of Alperen Segun dominating performance in the win over the Spurs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss the Rockets big win over the Suns and Jalen Green back to back 30 point games

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Full post game interviews following Rockets 123-110 loss to the Thunder.

Coach Udoka

Fred VanVleet

Jabari Smith

Alperen Sengun

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Coach Udoka talks prior to the Rockets vs OKC. Gives an update on Tari Eason injury status. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard Binkley recaps the Rockets big win over the Suns as Amen Thompson saves the day.

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Lachard Binkley gives a quick update after the Rockets first practice since the All Star break. Coach Udoka gives injury updates and talks possible lineup changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lachard Binkley and Vator give their first half grades. Who passed and who failed for the Rockets so far this season?

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Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:

Rockets win over Raptors

Cam and Amen career nights

Steven Adams trade

Rockets trade rumors

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Full post game interviews following the Rockets win over the Raptors 135-119

Interviews in order.

Coach Udoka

Fred VanVleet

Cam Whitmore

Alperen Sengun

Amen Thompson

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REED SHEPPARD showed everyone tonight why he was a top-three pick as he led the Houston Rockets to a 99-80 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Rockets led most of the way, with Sheppard scoring a team-high 23 and Cam Whitmore adding a double-double. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach Udoka gives an update on Alperen Sengun and talks about Steven Adams's trade.

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Lachard and Vator discuss:
Rockets historic comeback coming up short
Is Fred VanVleet playing too many minutes
Are the Rockets more like their current .500 play, or can they get back to early-season success?
Can Alperen Sengun still make the All-Star Team?

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Three centers the Rockets should target before the upcoming trade deadline. The Rockets need help at the backup center and shooting, and in this episode, we break down the Rockets options.

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Full post game interviews from:
Coach Udoka, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr.

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Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss Sengun career night, rookies stepping up and why its too soon to give up on Jalen Green. We also give a preview of the Rockets rematch with the Boston Celtics Sunday night at the Toyota Center.

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Coach Ime Udoka talked pregame as the Rockets get ready to take on the Utah Jazz after a 1-5 road trip. Udoka discussed his long coaching relationship with Will Hardy, the head coach of the Jazz, Alperen Sengun, taking the next step this season, and Jalen Green.

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Lachard Binkley discusses Rockets loss to the Heat, Alperen Sengun Player of the Week award, Jalen Green up-and-down season, and the Rockets next game vs the Bulls

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Lachard Binkley discusses:

Rockets win over Bucks

Ime Udoka influence on Alperen Sengun

Cam Whitmore continued strong play

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Lachard Binkley discusses, Alperen Sengun's career night,Rockets big win over the Pelicans, and will Jalen Green ever take that next step.

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Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss. Dillon Brooks revenge, Rockets big comeback win and is it time to start worrying about Jalen Green.

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Houston Rockets press conference: Reed Sheppard was introduced in Houston. Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone joined Sheppard on the stage as he answered questions about his upbringing, how he is looking forward to playing with his new teammates, like Alperen Sengun, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.