Best After The Buzzer Podcasts (2024)

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Woj’s Shocking ESPN Exit | Embiid's MAX Contract Extension | Are the Warriors After Jimmy Butler? 13:54

19d ago13:54

13:54

Welcome to "Shook-Ow...At The Buzzer," with me, your host “E”. First up, ESPN NBA insider Adrien Wojnarowski is retiring and making a surprising move to become the GM at St. Bonaventure University, leaving behind a reported $20 million deal on the table at ESPN. I’ll break down why I believe he made this decision and what it means for the sports wo…

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DREAM: The Life And Legacy Of Houston Rockets & UH Cougars Star Hakeem Olajuwon 43:41

3h ago43:41

43:41

DREAM: The Life And Legacy Of Houston Rockets & UH Cougars Star Hakeem Olajuwon Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by The Ringer's Senior Staff Writer and New York Times Best Selling Author Mirin Fader (@MirinFader) to discuss her newest book, DREAM: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, tackling Hakeem's formative years in Lagos, Nigeria,…

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Houston Rockets Preseason Standouts: Amen Thompson Evolving, Reed Sheppard's Basketball IQ & More 37:04

3d ago37:04

37:04

Are the Houston Rockets poised for a breakout season? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by former NBA player and Houston Rockets color analyst Ryan Hollins (@TheRyanHollins) to discuss standout performances from rising stars Amen Thompson & Cam Whitmore with Cam's aggressive mentality and Amen's physical development turning heads, Ime Udoka…

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Jack McVeigh Hits Buzzer Beater & Alperen Sengun Shows Growth In Houston Rockets Win Vs OKC Thunder 35:58

4d ago35:58

35:58

Jack McVeigh hit a ridiculous buzzer beater to force overtime and the eventual win, but can the Houston Rockets overcome their offensive struggles and find their rhythm in the preseason? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets exciting (and ridic…

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Houston Rockets "Unpredictable" In NBA GM Survey + Start Reed Sheppard Or Amen Thompson Vs OKC? 32:12

2h ago32:12

32:12

The Houston Rockets are turning GM heads as one of the NBA's most unpredictable teams this season, but was their young core unfairly ranked? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets rankings in the annual GM survey, why Houston is likely viewed as one of the most unpredictable teams this season, the young core being slept on, R…

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Houston Rockets Pace Improves As Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun & Young Core Show Promise Vs Utah Jazz 41:24

7d ago41:24

41:24

How far will the Houston Rockets young core take the team this season? They got off to a STRONG start Monday night against the Utah Jazz. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets first preseason game against the Utah Jazz, how much faster the team…

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POSTCAST: The Houston Rockets Are Finally Back In Action After Opening Preseason Against Utah Jazz 27:29

1d ago27:29

27:29

Michael Connor breaks down the first preseason game for the Houston Rockets against the Utah Jazz on the Locked On Rockets Postcast. 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.…

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Houston Rockets Preseason Expectations: Better Pace, Balanced Offense, Consistent Jalen Green & More 33:56

5d ago33:56

33:56

Can the Houston Rockets faster pace of play redefine their offensive identity this season? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets preseason expectations heading into game one against the Utah Jazz, three key things to watch for including Ime Udoka's emphasis on better pacing and how that benefits players like Jalen Green, Amen Th…

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Houston Rockets Training Camp Takeaways, Two-Way Cam Whitmore, Who Ime Udoka Plans To Rest & More 27:45

3d ago27:45

27:45

Houston Rockets Training Camp Takeaways, Two-Way Cam Whitmore, Who Ime Udoka Plans To Rest & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses takeaways from Houston Rockets Training Camp Day 4, including why Reed Sheppard has been a standout so far, which vets Ime Udoka plans to strategically rest against the Utah Jazz & OKC Thunder, insights from Ja…

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Rockets Possible Alperen Sengun & Steven Adams Lineups? + How Houston Improves Three-Point Shooting 30:10

6d ago30:10

30:10

Will we see a Houston Rockets double-big lineup featuring Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams this season? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Ime Udoka's comments about experimenting with Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams playing together, what Sengun needs to do for a double-big lineup to be effective, Rockets working to improve their three-point…

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Houston Rockets Defensive Focus + Amen Thompson's Versatile Role: A Winning Combo? 33:38

6d ago33:38

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The Houston Rockets are sharpening their defensive skills with training camp day two dedicated to post defense, switching, and communication. Can this defensive focus propel the Rockets to new heights in the league? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses defensive insights from head coach Ime Udoka, Amen Thompson showing increased confidence and…

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Is the Knicks-Timberwolves Trade Happening? | Clippers’ Plan to Limit Kawhi Preseason Minutes 13:53

7d ago13:53

13:53

Welcome to “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” podcast with me your host, “E”! In today’s episode, I’ll break down the big trade that’s supposed to happen between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves. While the trade hasn’t officially gone through yet, reports say it’s expected to happen soon. I’ll give you my thoughts on this trade and play an audi…

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Alperen Sengun Contract Extension Coming? + Houston Rockets Training Camp Day One Takeaways 31:59

7d ago31:59

31:59

Can the Houston Rockets secure a contract extension with Alperen Sengun before the season begins? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the latest news regarding Alperen Sengun's contract negotiations with the Houston Rockets, the potential impact on the Rockets' strategy and cap space, head coach Ime Udoka's insights from the first day of trai…

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Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun's Playoff Promise: Can The Houston Rockets Deliver? 35:07

8d ago35:07

35:07

Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun's Playoff Promise: Can The Houston Rockets Deliver? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses Houston Rockets Media Day 2024 and shares the biggest takeaways and funniest moments from throughout the day, including bold playoff predictions for this season, with star players Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green le…

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Houston Rockets SG Position Preview: Jalen Green Needs To Prove Himself & Cam Whitmore Smaller Role 35:42

12d ago35:42

35:42

Houston Rockets SG Position Preview: Jalen Green Needs To Prove Himself & Cam Whitmore Smaller Role Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) previews the Houston Rockets shooting guard position ahead of the 2024-2025 season, focusing on the "prove it or lose it" stakes for Jalen Green, highlighting Jalen's year three numbers and comparing them to other elit…

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Rockets Practice Facility Reaction, Steven Adams Update & How Kawhi + Robinson Injuries Help Houston 33:12

14d ago33:12

33:12

Rockets Practice Facility Reaction, Steven Adams Update & How Kawhi + Robinson Injuries Help Houston Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets new practice facility, what owner Tilman Fertitta had to say about possibly acquiring a WNBA or NHL franchise, some GOOD injury news concerning center Steven Adams, some BAD…

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Ben Simmons Trainer Believes He’s Back To All Star Form | Knicks Mitchell Robinson Out Until 2025? 12:00

15d ago12:00

12:00

Welcome to "Shook-Ow...At The Buzzer," podcast with me, your host “E”. First, I’ll get into the viral video of Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons working on his shot—similar to how Bronny James was preparing this past summer and we saw how that turned out during the early games of Summer League. Some fans are excited to see it but to me it’s not a big deal…

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Houston Rockets PG Position Preview: Fred VanVleet's Importance & Why Reed Sheppard Fits Perfectly 35:49

15d ago35:49

35:49

Houston Rockets PG Position Preview: Fred VanVleet's Importance & Why Reed Sheppard Fits Perfectly Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) previews the Houston Rockets point guard position ahead of the 2024-2025 season, highlighting Fred VanVleet's importance as the stabilizing force and locker room leader of the team, why Reed Sheppard is ready for the ba…

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Houston Rockets Buyout AJ Griffin.. Final Roster Spot Options? Doug McDermott? Robert Covington? 36:44

21d ago36:44

36:44

Houston Rockets Buyout AJ Griffin.. Final Roster Spot Options? Doug McDermott? Robert Covington? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets buying out the contract of AJ Griffin, allowing him to step away from basketball for personal reasons, and how they should proceed with the newly opened roster slot, names to consider adding …

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Alperen Sengun All-Star Season? Two Key Ways Houston Rockets Big Man NEEDS To Improve This Year 35:04

24d ago35:04

35:04

Alperen Sengun All-Star Season? Two Key Ways Houston Rockets Big Man NEEDS To Improve This Year Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Houston Rockets enthusiast and Founder of CentersCulture.com Mitty (@MittyData) to discuss expectations for Alperen Sengun going into this season, how Alpi can become more efficient offensively, why we saw him…

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Reed Sheppard ROTY? Houston Rockets Rookie Expectations, Predictions, Competition & More 36:01

25d ago36:01

36:01

Reed Sheppard ROTY? Houston Rockets Rookie Expectations, Predictions, Competition & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses expectations and predictions for Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard, what his role and minutes likely look like, chances to win the Rookie of the Year award, other ROTY candidates like Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey and …

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Shaq Calls Rudy Gobert The “WOAT” | Jamal Murray's $208M Deal | DeRozan Talks Raptors ‘19 NBA Title 12:10

21d ago12:10

12:10

Welcome to “Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer” podcast, I’m your host, “E”. First up, Shaquille O’Neal throwing serious shade at Rudy Gobert, calling him the "WOAT" (Worst of All Time) on a recent podcast. But that’s not all—Shaq didn’t hold back on Ben Simmons either, straight up calling him a bum. I’ve got the audio clip, and I’ll share my thoughts on Shaq…

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Jalen Green Offseason Improvements & How Houston Rockets Get BEST Version Of Jalen This Season 38:45

27d ago38:45

38:45

Jalen Green Offseason Improvements & How Houston Rockets Get BEST Version Of Jalen This Season Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Jalen Green's offseason skill work with trainer and coach Jamal Dash, focusing on pace, balance, and staying low, followed by talki…

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Steven Adams Expected Houston Rockets Impact & Role, How He Helps Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun & More 39:41

28d ago39:41

39:41

Steven Adams Expected Houston Rockets Impact & Role, How He Helps Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by hardcore Steven Adams fan and fellow New Zealander FunakiStats (@funakistats) to dive into Adams' expected impact and role for the Houston Rockets this season, how he helps increase his team's offensive e…

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Houston Rockets Season Outcomes? How Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Overachieve, Underachieve & More 33:46

1M ago33:46

33:46

Houston Rockets Season Outcomes? How Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Overachieve, Underachieve & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss what it looks like if the Rockets overachieve and hit 50 wins, underachieve and regress in wins, or meet expectations around 43…

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AJ Griffin & Houston Rockets Reportedly Parting Ways + Amen Thompson Getting Even Bigger!? 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

AJ Griffin & Houston Rockets Reportedly Parting Ways + Amen Thompson Getting Even Bigger!? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the report that the Houston Rockets and AJ Griffin are parting ways as AJ is seriously contemplating stepping away from the game of basketball, what that means for the 15th roster spot and AJ's contract going forward,…

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3 Areas Houston Rockets NEED To Improve To Make NBA Playoffs This Season | Locked On Rockets Podcast 36:07

29d ago36:07

36:07

3 Areas Houston Rockets NEED To Improve To Make NBA Playoffs This Season | Locked On Rockets Podcast Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses three areas the Houston Rockets NEED to improve on if they want to make the playoffs this season, starting with pace of play to benefit the athletes on the roster like Jalen Green and Amen Thompson, three-po…

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Can Tari Eason Become A Houston Rockets Starter? Year 3 Expectations, Defensive Growth & More 35:10

1M ago35:10

35:10

Can Tari Eason Become A Houston Rockets Starter? Year 3 Expectations, Defensive Growth & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss year three expectations for Tari Eason, how significant missing most of his second season was, whether Tari is just a role player or…

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Can Jabari Smith Jr. Become The Houston Rockets Defensive Anchor? Year 3 Expectations, Role & More 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

Can Jabari Smith Jr. Become The Houston Rockets Defensive Anchor? Year 3 Expectations, Role & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss expectations for Jabari Smith Jr. going into his third season, how Jabari can build off of his successful sophomore campaign, e…

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Which Houston Rockets Are Set For Breakout Seasons? Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. Or Amen Thompson? 31:12

1M ago31:12

31:12

Which Houston Rockets Are Set For Breakout Seasons? Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. Or Amen Thompson? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses who the Houston Rockets most likely breakout candidates are this upcoming season, weighing factors like usage, role, and different lineups, why it feels like a "make or break" year for Jalen Green, can Jabari…

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After the Buzzer: Larry Legend! 36:02

1M ago36:02

36:02

One of the coldest white guys the NBA has ever seen, Larry Bird was a generation defining player alongside his longtime rival turned friend, Magic Johnson. The two of them were iconic nation-crossed enemies, who pushed the boundaries of what it meant to compete. Furthermore, Larry Bird was a 3-point savant before the introduction of the spacing era…

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GSW LAC & IND Contract Extensions | Stephen A. Questions GSW | Stephen Jackson Commits on Ray Allen 11:36

1M ago11:36

11:36

Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" podcast! I'm your host, “E”, and today I’m diving into the latest contract extensions in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors weren’t the only franchise giving out an extension, the Los Angeles Clippers and Indiana Pacers have also locked in some key players with new deals. I’ll break down all three extensions. We’…

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Houston Rockets NBA Grid! Amen Thompson Most Overrated? Jalen Green Best Potential? & More 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

Houston Rockets NBA Grid! Amen Thompson Most Overrated? Jalen Green Best Potential? & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and craft a Houston Rockets NBA grid with 16 different categories including most overrated and underrated, most potential, best handle,…

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Houston Rockets 3rd Best Player? Is It Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green Or Jabari Smith Jr.? 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

Houston Rockets 3rd Best Player? Is It Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green Or Jabari Smith Jr.? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss who will be the Houston Rockets third best player this upcoming season, making the cases for and against Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Jabari Smith…

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Anthony Edwards’ 90s & MJ Comment, Magic Responds | Cam Thomas MIP Odds | Isiah Thomas’ Bold Claim 12:45

1M ago12:45

12:45

Welcome to “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” podcast, hosted by me, “E”. First up, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made headlines by saying that Michael Jordan was the only skilled player in the 90s. NBA legend Magic Johnson had a strong reaction to this statement during his interview with Stephen A. Smith. I’ll play the clip and share my though…

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Jalen Green Hosts Houston Rockets Players-Only Mini Camp + NBA Twitter Top-25 Under-25 Poll 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

Jalen Green Hosts Houston Rockets Players-Only Mini Camp + NBA Twitter Top-25 Under-25 Poll Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses and overreacts to the Houston Rockets players-only mini camp in Los Angeles hosted by Jalen Green featuring Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Reed Sheppard and other current players, what…

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After the Buzzer: Wilt The Stilt! 46:17

2M ago46:17

46:17

Quite possibly one of the most polarizing greats of the Top 10 Greatest of All-Time, it's often been debated whether or not Wilt Chamberlain's domination would translate into today's NBA. We're here to say, it absolutely will. With an insane amount of mysticism surrounding his athletic prowess and his playability in a faster spread out NBA, we thin…

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Post Credits: Did Disney start the Pandemic?! 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

On today's episode we break down a plethora of news nuggets as well as the following trailers: - Kraven the Hunter Final Trailer - Y2K starring Rachel Zegler - Secret Level from Amazon Prime AND Keoni give's a special bonus review of the most recent Alien film in Alien Romulus starring Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced. Don't worry folks, it's a non…

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The Allen Iverson-Heat Trade That Nearly Happened | Knicks & Randle Drama | Bezos Eyeing Celtics 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

Welcome to “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” podcast I’m your host, “E”. First up today, Udonis Haslem recently appeared on “The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone” and dropped some news—he was almost part of a trade involving Allen Iverson back in 2006! Can you imagine AI and D.Wade together in the Miami Heat backcourt? I’ll break down whether that dream duo could …

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What Is Cam Whitmore's NBA Ceiling? Next Steps For Houston Rockets Second Year Guard 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

What Is Cam Whitmore's NBA Ceiling? Next Steps For Houston Rockets Second Year Guard Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss what we learned from Cam Whitmore's electric rookie season, what his NBA ceiling is and how realistic is it for him to reach, most impressive…

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Amen Thompson Next Steps: Star Potential For The Houston Rockets 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

Amen Thompson Next Steps: Star Potential For The Houston Rockets Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the next steps for Amen Thompson after an impressive rookie season, what we learned about him as a player, analyzing his defensive prowess and offensive potentia…

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After the Buzzer: Build-A-Team w/Magic Johnson 1:18:00

2M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Largely seen as the greatest Point Guard of All Time, Magic Johnson is this week's Build-A-Team player and also #5 All-Time according to ESPN. Inserting one of the greatest passers/players of All-Time into today's NBA, absolutely lends to a fun and fast playstyle that seems more than fitting in Modern basketball, and it shows in our squads that we …

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GSW Wasting Curry’s Final Prime Years? | Michael Cooper on Luka | NBA Schedule Talk 14:58

2M ago14:58

14:58

Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" with me your host, “E”! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the big question everyone’s asking: Is the Golden State Warriors’ front office wasting Steph Curry’s final prime years? I’ve got a clip from “95.7 The Game” with host “Steiny”, who discusses this very issue and Curry’s eligibility for a contract extensio…

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LA Clippers Forward PJ Tucker Talks Olympics, Time With Rockets & Bucks, Next Season Goals & More 23:18

2M ago23:18

23:18

LA Clippers Forward PJ Tucker Talks Olympics, Time With Rockets & Bucks, Next Season Goals & More Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by LA Clippers Forward PJ Tucker to talk about the Olympics, some of Kevin Durant's social media comments, international basketball catching up to the NBA, going toe-to-toe with the peak Golden State Warrio…

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Houston Rockets NBA Schedule Release: Important Notes & Takeaways, Key Stretches, Matchups & More 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

Houston Rockets NBA Schedule Release: Important Notes & Takeaways, Key Stretches, Matchups & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets 2024-2025 NBA schedule release, key notes on specific stretches of the season and specific matchups, back-to-backs, st…

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LeBron’s MVP Debate: Should Curry Have Won? | Marbury Speaks Out | Schroder Compares NBA & FIBA 15:09

2M ago15:09

15:09

Welcome to "Shook-Ow...At The Buzzer" with me your host, “E”! The 2024 Olympics may be over, but the debate is just heating up. LeBron James walked away with the MVP, but not everyone thinks he deserved it. Many fans and analysts are arguing that the MVP should have gone to Steph Curry instead. I’ll break down both sides of this hot topic and give …

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Is Houston Rockets Jalen Green Already A Top-10 NBA Shooting Guard? Who Can He Pass To Become Top-5? 28:02

2M ago28:02

28:02

Is Houston Rockets Jalen Green Already A Top-10 NBA Shooting Guard? Who Can He Pass To Become Top-5? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses HoopsHype ranking Jalen Green as the 9th best shooting guard in the NBA going into this upcoming season, why the ranking feels fair given his play to end last season, names he is currently ahead of on the li…

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Post Credits: D23 went OFF! 1:35:29

2M ago1:35:29

1:35:29

D23 by far and away blew Comic-Con out of the water as far as big news drops. From Marvel and Star Wars panels, to Disney Animation and Pixar, they definitely did not disappoint. We break down EVERYTHING from D23 in the movie/streaming world as well as some surprise hit trailers that dropped recently. Too much to listen, so just lock in and listen …

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Are Houston Rockets Reluctant To Commit To Alperen Sengun? Contract, Year Four Expectations & More 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

Are Houston Rockets Reluctant To Commit To Alperen Sengun? Contract, Year Four Expectations & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss why the Houston Rockets seem reluctant to commit to Alperen Sengun, is it simply good cap management or something more, current contract …

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Charles Barkley’s Thoughts on Olympic Basketball | USA’s Men’s 3v3 Olympic Team…Could The Big 3 Help 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer," podcast with me your host, “E”. With the Olympics in full swing, everyone’s buzzing about the 2024 Men’s Basketball Team and how they compare to the legendary 1992 Dream Team. Charles Barkley recently shared his thoughts on “Podcast P” about the differences in competition levels, and I’ve got all the details for…

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