Houston Rockets face critical questions after losing Tari Eason to a four-to-six-week oblique injury. Who will step up to fill the rotation void, and can the team’s depth weather another key absence as Dorian Finney-Smith’s return remains uncertain? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) weighs the impact on Houston’s floor spacing, perimeter defense, and explores potential lineup shifts, including increased roles for Jae’Sean Tate, Clint Capela, and Reed Sheppard. Then, mailbag spotlight: Is a blockbuster trade in Houston’s future, or will the Rockets trust Reed Sheppard’s growth in Fred VanVleet’s absence? How the Rockets can fix their turnover woes, evaluates Alperen Sengun’s MVP case, and discusses the strengths and flaws of the double-big lineup. With the West in flux, can Houston’s young core maintain contender status? Don’t miss this fast-paced analysis of roster challenges, on-court strategy, and what’s next for the relentless Rockets.