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Destroying an absolutely inaccurate depiction of Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson has undeniably established himself as a two-way force in less than three full seasons with the Houston Rockets. The scouting report on him in 2023 was that he’d be a project — a label that seemed fair at the time for a player who skipped college and the international circuit for the Overtime
Fred VanVleet's ACL injury seemed like a disaster for the Rockets, but it really could work out for the better.
The Houston Rockets received news no team wants before the start of the season. Right before the start of training camp, Fred VanVleet suffered a potential seas
Jalen Duren threw a sharp elbow at Amen Thompson, and the referees assessed Duren with a flagrant 2 foul that led to his ejection.
The Houston Rockets continued their impressive rise in the Western Conference, securing a 110–102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night at Toyota Center.
No, the Thompson twins aren't related to Klay Thompson or Mychal Thompson. Klay is the son of Mychal. Amen and Ausar Thompson are the sons of Troy Thompson, who played college basketball at Prarie View A&M. The Thompson twins play basketball in a very similar way. They're freakishly athletic, great defenders and solid passers for forwards.
Houston's move was a formality to pick up the third- and fourth-year options on Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson's rookie contracts.
Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro were both ejected on Sunday evening in Houston. Tempers flared late in the matchup between the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat as four players were ejected following an altercation that occurred with less than a minute ...
The Philadelphia 76ers upgraded Jared McCain to probable for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls, clearing the way for the second-year guard to make his season debut in a battle of the surprising teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference.