Rockets Amen Thompson IGNORED In All-Defense Honors & NBA Draft Lottery DISASTEROUS Rule Change

Rockets Amen Thompson IGNORED In All-Defense Honors & NBA Draft Lottery DISASTEROUS Rule Change Houston Rockets face controversy as Amen Thompson is snubbed from all-defensive honors and the NBA’s proposed 3-2-1 lottery rule sparks confusion. Can the Rockets rebuild their defensive identity, and how will these changes alter the franchise’s trajectory? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the all-NBA defensive selections, questioning whether Thompson’s offensive role hurt his case. Kevin Durant’s All-NBA Second Team selection shines a spotlight on Houston’s reliance on his veteran excellence. Gatlin assesses the team’s future, pondering if Alperen Sengun or Thompson can close the superstar gap before Durant’s window closes. The conversation continues with a breakdown of the “train wreck” 3:2:1 lottery proposal, dissecting how its flawed draft pick restrictions could shake up NBA trades and tanking strategies. Can the Rockets adapt, or will league rule chaos force another roster rethink? #Rockets #NBA #AmenThompson 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 📲 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtgatlin.bsky.social 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club – If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY – Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI – For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   DoorDash – From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.  Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.  DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Indeed – Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime – Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel – Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DorianFinneySmith #StevenAdams #AaronHoliday #JaeSeanTate #JeffGreen #ClintCapela #JoshOkogie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.