Houston Rockets Season Preview: BIG QUESTIONS For Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson & More
Houston Rockets Season Preview: BIG QUESTIONS For Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson & More
Kevin Durant’s contract extension shakes up the Houston Rockets’ future. Is this the move that propels them to NBA contention?
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohosts Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the implications of Durant’s commitment, exploring how it reshapes the Rockets’ strategy and culture. The discussion covers Fred VanVleet’s injury impact, the intriguing point guard battle between rookies Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, and Alperen Sengun’s All-NBA potential. Dubose and Moore offer insights on Durant’s offensive influence and the toughest Western Conference matchups ahead.
Discover how the Rockets plan to overcome early-season challenges and maximize their star-studded roster. Will Houston’s revamped lineup dominate the West?
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KD should definitely be rested in back-to-back games. Otherwise, he might face unexpected injury problems.
Right now the biggest question is – when will the defense gonna be properly ready? I know it's only a preseason, but there was no trace of recognizable Houston Rockets defense from last season. I mean, sure that will change during the season and especially with the return of DFS, plus KD is pacing himself. But collective/team defense is not something that gets automatically turned on. There is no off/on button. It needs to be practiced hard until the movements become automatic. Otherwise, it's often gonna be the rival's best shooter unguarded.
And no – it's not because Brooks is missing, for sure 😂 one guy does not make that difference, even if it's Dillon.
In part 2 you guys need to address what is perhaps their greatest strengths – depth and versatility. Udoka has mentioned it, we need to see him use it.
Camara is all defensive first team and play so many games as a starter and that’s the difference with Eason. Toumani Camara should have gotten at least $25m/year but got only $20m/year. Considering that fact, So I think Tari Eason should get an $18m/year on five years contract
rafael stone for president. i would like to see him run u.s. with this logic.
🏀 TeamRockets, WHY ignore the obvious?
*IF they do, This will be my COMMENTS until.
*I'm BURNING on this…
*A true FAN can recognize real & fake basketball!
*The truth be told, the game is simply sickening and sometimes it's hard to watch!
*It's simply pathetic and a crying shame when a player can stay on the court and can't defend his own shadow!
*Explain to me, why team's allow them (poor defenders) OFF THE HOOK?
*Any/every team should ALWAYS take advantage of a team's poor defender, (especially having multiple poor defenders).
*Note, the scouting report against the Lakers should read, target & exploit (L.James, L.Dončić, A.Reeves, D.Knecht) and force them to the bench via foul trouble or sheer embarrassment!!
*It's just insane that teams ignore the obvious and fail to target, dominate and exploit the likes of a LeBron James the self proclaimed King/GOAT aka Father-time.
*Note, Something is WRONG with that picture!
*So, if a team lose to them (the Lakers or any team that's similar) SHAME on YOU!
*Moreover, where's the true respect, honor, integrity, authenticity, true competition of the game)?
#"Let's make the NBA GREAT again!"
#The-BALL-doesn't-LIE!
🏀💥or💰💥
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@15:30 I saw Tari Eason ALL OVER Trae Young the other night. I'm not worried about The Rockets covering guards. We have so many people who naturaly cover fowards. Sengun/Adams/Capela inside… wer'e good on defense.