# Rockets LOSE Josh Okogie To Jazz | Houston's BEST Remaining Free Agency Targets?

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-07-07T13:13:50+00:00
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Houston Rockets reshuffle bench as Josh Okogie heads to Utah Jazz—can key signings ensure a deep playoff run? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) assesses the Rockets’ loss of defensive ace Josh Okogie, examining why his veteran leadership and three-point shooting set a high standard for bench contributors. The discussion spotlights top remaining free agent targets like Gary Trent Jr., Gabe Vincent, and Matisse Thybulle, factoring in Houston’s need for perimeter shooting and injury insurance. With DeMar DeRozan as a potential sixth-man signing, roster flexibility and financial strategy become central themes. Key insights include reflections on Fred VanVleet’s return, Marcus Smart’s addition, and Houston’s evolving point-of-attack defense. Can the Rockets’ front office capitalize on their mid-level exception advantage, or will bench depth remain a weakness?

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