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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Signup to Generate a PitchBen 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.
Recent episodes include "Led by Alperen Sengun, are the unbeaten Rockets a title contender?" (27 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Patrick Fertitta previews the 2026-27 Rockets season" (21 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Regular season preview: 2026-27 predictions and biggest Rockets storylines" (20 October 2026, 70 minutes).
Rockets LaunchPod publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 46 minutes.
Booking probability for Rockets LaunchPod is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rockets LaunchPod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rockets LaunchPod's contact route on record: verified email.
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Led by a brilliant start from Alperen Sengun, the Houston Rockets (4-0) remain unbeaten after the first week of the NBA’s 2026-27 season. That stretch includes a statement victory over the Spurs, the defending Western...
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In an exclusive SportsTalk 790 interview, Patrick Fertitta — alternate governor of the Rockets — joins Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler (The A-Team) to preview Houston’s upcoming 2026-27 season. As part of the conversation...
The NBA’s 2026-27 regular season is officially here! As Houston prepares for its home opener on Wednesday, our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves offer their perspectives and insight regarding the final roster and what appears...
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As the Rockets close out their 2026 preseason slate, what have we learned from this month’s exhibitions? In Thursday’s episode, Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves react to all the key storylines, led by encouraging showings...
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Marcus Smart and Jabari Smith Jr. had impressive showings, but the short-handed Rockets didn’t have enough firepower to keep pace with the Mavericks in Sunday’s 132-115 exhibition loss. With that result, Dallas and...
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Training camp is now underway for the 2026-27 Rockets, and Houston’s roster appears deeper and better thanks to the offseason addition of Marcus Smart and the healthy returns of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams to...
In Wednesday’s show, Ben DuBose (USA TODAY’s Rockets Wire) and Dave Hardisty (ClutchFans) break down the key takeaways and themes as Houston opens training camp for its 2026-27 season. Topics include why Fred VanVleet...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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To kick off training camp for the upcoming season, the Houston Rockets hosted their 2026 Media Day on Tuesday, September 22. Our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves will have extended coverage and analysis in the days ahead. For...
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Varun Shankar, Rockets beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, joins Ben DuBose to break down the team’s latest developments in its final days before 2026-27 training camp. The discussion begins with reaction to Amen...
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The dog days of the NBA offseason are officially here, so we’re talking over-under lines and looking ahead to the start of training camp in late September. As part of Tuesday’s episode, our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves...
Varun Shankar, Rockets beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, joins Ben DuBose, Dave Hardisty, and Paulo Alves to analyze and rank Houston’s current stockpile of players and future draft assets. The show also includes...
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.The Rockets entered the NBA’s 2026 offseason with a clear shooting deficiency, and their most important acquisition to try and fix that may not be a player. In Tuesday’s show, Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves break down all...
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The Rockets are off to a 3-1 start at summer league, and Bruce Thornton and Isaiah Crawford are each showing promising signs for an NBA future. In Wednesday’s show, our Ben DuBose, Paulo Alves, and Dave Hardisty (Editor...
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The Rockets opened 2026 free agency with a series of moves, including the external signings of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic; the re-signing of restricted free agent Tari Eason; and the departures of Dorian...
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