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Ben DuBose

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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  • Yesterday · 34 min

    Patrick Fertitta previews the 2026-27 Rockets season

    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, Fertitta makes the case for why...

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  • October 15 · 43 min

    Preseason reflections and the Reed Sheppard minutes debate

    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 from Fred VanVleet (returning from...

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  • October 11 · 31 min

    Marcus Smart, Jabari Smith Jr. shine in Rockets’ second exhibition

    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 Houston split their two-game...

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  • October 9 · 38 min

    Fred VanVleet excels as Rockets open preseason by routing Mavs

    With 17 points, 7 assists, five 3-pointers, and only one turnover, Fred VanVleet was dynamic in his return from injury as Houston opened its preseason by routing the Dallas Mavericks. Featuring Ben DuBose and Dave Hardisty, Friday’s “ClutchFans Live”...

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  • September 25 · 59 min

    Rockets open 2026-27 training camp with deeper, healthier roster

    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 on-court activity. Hosted by Ben...

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  • September 23 · 16 min

    Media Day interviews: Kevin Durant, Tari Eason

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 23 · 17 min

    Media Day interviews: Fred VanVleet, Bruce Thornton

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 23 · 22 min

    Media Day interviews: Alperen Sengun, Clint Capela

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 23 · 14 min

    Media Day interviews: Reed Sheppard, Bogdan Bogdanović

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 23 · 18 min

    Media Day interviews: Amen Thompson, Jae’Sean Tate

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 23 · 25 min

    Media Day interviews: Marcus Smart, Jabari Smith Jr.

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 23 · 13 min

    Media Day interviews: Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone

    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 now, we’re playing back all of...

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  • September 17 · 1 hr 10 min

    Training camp preview, Amen Thompson extension analysis

    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 Thompson’s recent contract...

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  • August 25 · 1 hr 14 min

    Rockets over-unders: Wins, seed, and minutes projections

    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 offer insights and predictions...

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  • July 28 · 56 min

    Rockets add ‘shot doctor’ Chip Engelland to coaching staff

    .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 the implications of Houston...

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  • July 16 · 1 hr 11 min

    Summer league takeaways and 2026 offseason strategy

    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 of ClutchFans) share key...

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  • July 8 · 1 hr 20 min

    Tari Eason re-signs as Rockets remain active in NBA free agency

    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 Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie. In...

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