The most recent Locked On episode from the last 30 days that directly mentions Jabari Smith.
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Oct 12, 2026Marcus Smart's IMPRESSIVE Rockets Debut Vs Mavs | Reed Sheppard's CONFIDENCE On Display
Marcus Smart's IMPRESSIVE Rockets Debut Vs Mavs | Reed Sheppard's CONFIDENCE On Display Houston Rockets fans get their first look at Marcus Smart, who delivers an electrifying debut despite a 132-115 preseason loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Can Smart’s relentless defense and playmaking elevate Houston’s second unit and change the team’s culture? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights Smart’s two-way impact, his chemistry with Clint Capela in the pick-and-roll, and whether the veteran guard’s shot selection is a concern moving forward. Reed Shepard’s aggressive shooting and Jabari Smith Jr.’s newfound fluidity headline a game full of intriguing questions for Ime Udoka’s roster. Key topics include Amen Thompson’s ups and downs as lead facilitator, effective defensive schemes to shelter Shepard, and Capela’s potential resurgence playing alongside Smart and Fred VanVleet. With transition defense and turnovers plaguing Houston, Gatlin examines how these preseason lessons could shape the Rockets as opening night approaches. Is this the start of a new identity in Houston? #Rockets #NBA #MarcusSmart ROCKETS OFFSEASON SURVEY: https://forms.gle/TMK2pZtkR3o4dYXA8 📺 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. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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. Betterhelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. KALSHI – Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. PrizePicks – Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! 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 – This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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 #FredVanVleet #TariEason #ReedSheppard #StevenAdams #ClintCapela #MarcusSmart #BogdanBogdanovic #JaeSeanTate #BruceThornton #IsaiahCrawford Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
