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Ben DuBose

Ben DuBose, longtime Rockets media member, writer, and podcast host, discusses the 2026-27 Rockets season with Paulo Alves and special guests. Basketball topics include the performance of star players such as Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Sengun; potential transactions in 2026 and beyond; weekly game recaps; and much more.

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  1. Week in review: Rockets win homestand, now 7-2 on season 1:02:02
  2. Rockets improve to 6-1 as Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out 32:29
  3. Led by Alperen Sengun, are the unbeaten Rockets a title contender? 56:08
  4. Patrick Fertitta previews the 2026-27 Rockets season 34:33
  5. Regular season preview: 2026-27 predictions and biggest Rockets storylines 1:09:43
  6. Preseason reflections and the Reed Sheppard minutes debate 43:16
  7. Marcus Smart, Jabari Smith Jr. shine in Rockets’ second exhibition 31:37
  8. Fred VanVleet excels as Rockets open preseason by routing Mavs 38:04
  9. Rockets open 2026-27 training camp with deeper, healthier roster 59:53
  10. Media day reaction: Ben DuBose, Dave Hardisty on Houston’s key takeaways 53:06
  11. Media Day interviews: Kevin Durant, Tari Eason 16:42
  12. Media Day interviews: Fred VanVleet, Bruce Thornton 17:55
  13. Media Day interviews: Alperen Sengun, Clint Capela 22:58
  14. Media Day interviews: Reed Sheppard, Bogdan Bogdanović 14:20
  15. Media Day interviews: Amen Thompson, Jae’Sean Tate 18:05
  16. Media Day interviews: Marcus Smart, Jabari Smith Jr. 25:17
  17. Media Day interviews: Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone 13:22
  18. Training camp preview, Amen Thompson extension analysis 1:10:35
  19. Rockets over-unders: Wins, seed, and minutes projections 1:14:58
  20. Rockets offseason roundtable: Ranking Houston’s current and future assets 1:19:48
  21. Rockets add ‘shot doctor’ Chip Engelland to coaching staff 56:33
  22. Summer league takeaways and 2026 offseason strategy 1:11:31
  23. Tari Eason re-signs as Rockets remain active in NBA free agency 1:20:59
  24. Free agency reaction: Rockets sign Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanović 38:45
  25. Rockets free agency: Fred VanVleet opts in, Marcus Smart possibly on way 1:04:50
  26. Draft reaction: Rockets add Bruce Thornton, Quadir Copeland 52:23
  27. Draft week preview: What options do the Rockets have? 13:19
  28. What lessons should Houston take from the 2026 NBA Finals? 1:11:31
  29. New-look Rockets: Behind the scenes of uniform, logo changes 53:16
  30. Can Rockets adapt to the NBA’s latest “super team” era? 1:24:24
  31. Crash landing: Pivotal offseason awaits as Lakers ground Rockets 1:06:43
  32. Game 5: Matt Thomas calls via Rockets’ radio network 9:21
  33. Without Kevin Durant, can Rockets make a historic comeback? 1:05:03
  34. Playoff pushovers? Lakers expose Houston’s systemic flaws 1:13:01
  35. Playoff preview: Rockets draw Lakers in first round 57:24
  36. Rockets extend winning streak with impressive late season run 1:10:08
  37. As playoffs loom, can Rockets change the narrative? 58:19
  38. Rockets 123, Heat 122: Game of the season? 33:23
  39. Failure to launch: Losses to Spurs, Warriors show ominous signs 1:02:48
  40. Rockets improve to 38-22, Reed Sheppard makes case to start 29:35
  41. Lions or lambs? Rockets enter March at No. 3 in West, but questions linger 46:31
  42. Kevin Durant burns Hornets as Rockets (34-20) rise to No. 3 in West 31:21
  43. Rockets, Kevin Durant burn through All-Star break 58:15
  44. Trade deadline reaction, Rockets-Thunder takeaways 49:22
  45. Rockets enter trade deadline at 8-2 in last 10 games 52:15
  46. Rockets 111, Mavs 107: Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. shine 28:14
  47. Rockets 104, Hawks 86: Kevin Durant leads another back-to-back win 34:33
  48. Rockets 111, Pistons 104: Kevin Durant sets tone on road 32:56
  49. After 4-1 homestand and statement win, have Rockets turned a corner? 56:55
  50. Rockets 111, Spurs 106: Reed Sheppard leads valiant comeback 32:53