The Lager Line

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Ben DuBose, longtime Rockets media member, writer, and podcast host, discusses the 2023-24 Rockets season with Paulo Alves and special guests. Basketball topics include the growth of Houston’s top prospects, such as Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr.; potential transactions in 2024 and beyond; weekly game recaps; and much more.

Episode Date
NBA playoffs storylines to watch for the Rockets
May 03, 2024
Rockets launch 2024 offseason with Rafael Stone extension
Apr 19, 2024
As season winds down, Rockets have key milestones in sight
Apr 11, 2024
As play-in hopes fade, why Rockets’ future remains bright
Apr 03, 2024
Jalen Green’s star rises as Rockets win nine straight
Mar 27, 2024
Rockets, Jalen Green suddenly can’t stop winning
Mar 19, 2024
Rockets relieved as Alperen Sengun avoids major injury
Mar 12, 2024
VanVleet vs. Harden, Tari Eason update, Houston’s new math strategy
Mar 05, 2024
Ime Udoka stays the course with Rockets, Jalen Green
Feb 22, 2024
Lineup changes: What is Ime Udoka hinting at?
Feb 16, 2024
On Jalen Green’s resurgence and the Steven Adams trade
Feb 02, 2024
Dry January continues for Rockets
Jan 26, 2024
What’s next for the Rockets after a 1-5 road trip?
Jan 19, 2024
Lessons learned from Rockets’ heartbreak in Chicago
Jan 12, 2024
Can Alperen Sengun be an All-Star and a max player in 2024?
Jan 05, 2024
Rockets, NBA trade season preview with Karthik Prasad
Dec 20, 2023
Rockets streaking again as Tari Eason’s surge offsets Jalen Green’s slump
Dec 15, 2023
As Houston’s offense sputters, is Jabari Smith Jr. ready for a bigger role?
Dec 05, 2023
As Jalen Green goes, so goes Rockets’ offense
Nov 24, 2023
Six straight! Key themes to Rockets’ ongoing win streak
Nov 14, 2023
Winning streak! How Rockets could be turning a corner
Nov 06, 2023
Creative director Jose Lopez on new City jerseys and beyond
Nov 03, 2023
Rockets time capsule: 2023-24 goals and expectations
Oct 25, 2023
Gretchen Sheirr on 2023-24 Rockets business and beyond
Oct 21, 2023
Key takeaways from Houston’s first two preseason games
Oct 14, 2023
Reggie Bullock deal reaction, early training camp takeaways
Oct 04, 2023
Three takeaways from 2023 Rockets Media Day
Oct 02, 2023
Houston’s path forward without Kevin Porter Jr.
Sep 21, 2023
Jeff Pearlman on HBO’s Winning Time and the modern NBA
Sep 15, 2023
Implications of Kevin Porter Jr.’s assault arrest
Sep 11, 2023
Rockets notes: Future draft outlook, FIBA Dillon Brooks takeaways
Aug 30, 2023
Reaction to Joel Embiid rumors and Houston’s new 2023-24 schedule
Aug 18, 2023
Closing the door on the James Harden and Daryl Morey era
Aug 15, 2023
Which Rockets have most at stake in 2023-24 season
Aug 08, 2023
Summer League recap and Jalen Green’s big offseason
Jul 23, 2023
Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression
Jul 09, 2023
Reaction to Houston’s chaotic start in 2023 free agency
Jul 02, 2023
Final thoughts entering 2023 Rockets free agency
Jun 29, 2023
Draft reaction as Rockets land Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore
Jun 24, 2023
Amen Thompson breakdown and Houston’s other draft options
Jun 16, 2023
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Rockets’ 2023 offseason targets
Jun 15, 2023
2023 Houston Rockets free agency, trade season preview
Jun 14, 2023
Key takeaways as Rockets, Rafael Stone answer media questions
Jun 05, 2023
Evaluating the Thompson twins and Houston’s 2023 draft targets
May 26, 2023
USA Today’s Bryan Kalbrosky on Rockets’ draft, free agency plans
May 24, 2023
Early reaction to Rockets’ 2023 draft lottery night
May 17, 2023
David Weiner on what NBA’s new CBA means for the Rockets
May 05, 2023
Rockets general counsel Clay Allen on NBA’s draft lottery day
May 02, 2023
Early reaction to Houston’s hire of Ime Udoka as coach
Apr 25, 2023
Boston perspective on Ime Udoka’s candidacy in Houston
Apr 21, 2023
Caitlin Cooper on Frank Vogel and Rockets’ coaching search
Apr 17, 2023
What Rockets are searching for to replace Stephen Silas
Apr 11, 2023
Key storylines to watch as Rockets enter season’s final week
Apr 04, 2023
Can Rockets change the narrative entering 2023 offseason?
Mar 24, 2023
Key takeaways from Rockets’ March surge
Mar 17, 2023
March Madness preview from a Rockets draft perspective
Mar 13, 2023
Why James Harden’s interest is uniquely important to the 2023 Rockets
Mar 03, 2023
Dave Hardisty on Jabari Smith Jr.’s outlook and offseason hypotheticals
Feb 23, 2023
Rockets in the news: Jabari Smith Jr., Rafael Stone, Tilman Fertitta
Feb 19, 2023
Why Rafael Stone and Tilman Fertitta were trade deadline winners
Feb 12, 2023
Rockets trade deadline preview, Kyrie Irving deal reaction
Feb 06, 2023
How Alperen Sengun’s higher usage is helping Jalen Green
Jan 24, 2023
Rockets losing streak takeaways and John Wall reaction
Jan 19, 2023
Evaluating Rafael Stone as the 2023 trade deadline nears
Jan 13, 2023
New Year’s resolutions for Rockets in second half of season
Jan 05, 2023
What will 2023 have in store for the Houston Rockets?
Dec 29, 2022
Should Rockets consider a James Harden reunion plan in 2023?
Dec 23, 2022
With NBA trade season here, what should the Rockets do?
Dec 15, 2022
Expectations for Houston’s season-long homestand and beyond
Dec 11, 2022
Evaluating the Rockets at 2022-23 season’s quarter pole
Dec 02, 2022
Kevin Porter Jr. on Rockets’ start, new Sukuta venture
Nov 17, 2022
Mark Schindler on the progress of Houston’s young core
Nov 16, 2022
What can Rockets learn from the Astros’ dynasty?
Nov 08, 2022
How can Rockets’ offense take the next step?
Oct 28, 2022
Matt Moore on how Jalen Green can evolve into a winning player
Oct 21, 2022
Craig Ackerman on key storylines entering the regular season
Oct 14, 2022
Rockets-Thunder trade reaction, preseason opener preview
Sep 30, 2022
Brian Barefield on the start of Rockets’ training camp
Sep 28, 2022
Key training camp storylines for the 2022-23 Houston Rockets
Sep 20, 2022
EuroBasket takeaways for Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba
Sep 08, 2022
Julian Duncan, Paul Suarez on 2022-23 Rockets schedule, reveal video
Aug 19, 2022
Adam Wexler on Key Rockets Decisions in 2022-23
Aug 15, 2022
August 2022 Rockets financial update with David Weiner
Jul 29, 2022
Auburn’s Bruce Pearl on Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets
Jul 13, 2022
Brian Barefield, Ben DuBose on Houston’s 2-1 summer league start
Jul 12, 2022
Matt Moore on Houston’s road back to NBA relevancy
Jun 30, 2022
Michael Scotto on Houston’s 2022 draft, free agency plans
Jun 24, 2022
Rockets draft week preview with USA TODAY’s Bryan Kalbrosky
Jun 17, 2022
Cayleigh Griffin on her Houston career and Rockets’ future
Jun 08, 2022
Dave Hardisty on Rockets and 2022 NBA draft, free agency
Jun 03, 2022
Kelly Iko on Rockets at the NBA draft combine
May 24, 2022
Craig Ackerman on 2022 NBA draft lottery and beyond
May 20, 2022
Gretchen Sheirr, Rockets president of business operations
May 12, 2022