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ESPN's Kevin Pelton Predicts Rockets' Amen Thompson to Make All-Star Debut This Season

Heading into the 2025-26 season, Amen Thompson was the assumed point guard fill-in for Fred VanVleet. Sure, the two have very different playing styles and even play different positions altogether, but Thompson seemed like the most natural fit on the roster.

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Jabari Smith Jr. is growing into a key contributor for Rockets

There’s a tension between expectations and reality when it comes to high lottery picks. The third overall pick? Perfect. We’ve got a superstar. The first five picks in every NBA draft are superstars.

Amen Thompson News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Explosive and Agressive, Amen Thompson Shines as Rockets Beat Mavericks

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Report: Rockets Signed Clint Capela to Counter Mavericks Size in Frontcourt

The Houston Rockets’ double-big lineup was all the craze in 2024-25. Having Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun both in the starting lineup seemed like it may have broke the NBA.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 4

Rockets win fourth in a row, down Mavs 110-102

The Houston Rockets won their fourth game in a row on Monday night, getting 27 big points from Amen Thompson to lead the way at the Toyota Center. Thompson also had 5 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block, while shooting 11-for-18 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Three Takeaways as Houston Rockets Close Out Dallas Mavericks

After dominating their brief two-game road trip in Toronto and Boston, the Houston Rockets returned home for a Monday night homestand against a Texas rival.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Houston Rockets Player Ratings: Balanced Attack Against Dallas Mavericks Leads To Fourth-Straight Victory

The Houston Rockets continued their early-season surge on Monday night, showcasing a balanced attack that powered them to a 110-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks and their fourth consecutive victory.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 3

Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson carry Rockets past Mavericks

Alperen Sengun paired 26 points with 11 rebounds, Amen Thompson chipped in 27 points, and the Houston Rockets fended off the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-102 on Monday.

Amen Thompson News / Bleacher Report / November 3

Watch: First question was too easy for Amen

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

The Rockets Are A Dream For Kevin Durant

After two straight losses to begin the season, the Houston Rockets are finally beginning to look like how the front office hoped they would when they acquired Kevin Durant in a trade.

Tari Eason News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Rockets Early Season Stats Reveal a Surprising Powerhouse

The Houston Rockets’ stats tell a story few expected to see this soon. After years of rebuilding and a turbulent start to the 2025–26 NBA season, Houston has exploded into one of the league’s most complete and statistically dominant teams.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

Amen Thompson Well on His Way to Career Year as Playmaker

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 season-ending injury during his offseason workout routine.