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Amen Thompson Has Extra Motivation Entering New Rockets Season

Amen Thompson could have walked into Houston Rockets Media Day talking about everything he accomplished last season. Instead, he focused on where he still needs to get better.

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Amen Thompson reveals first purchase after signing a stunning contract

Amen Thompson is now hundreds of millions richer after landing a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, but you wouldn’t know it from the first item he bought with that money.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Insider Explains Why Ausar Thompson Didn’t Push For More Money With Pistons Like His Brother

The 2026 offseason has proven largely challenging for the Detroit Pistons. In light of the obstacles the team has faced while engaging in contract discussions with Jalen Duren, one could even say this summer has been marked by disappointment.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Amen Thompson Discusses Thompson Twins’ $363 Million Extension And Not Deserving All-Defensive Honors

Amen Thompson recently addressed a press conference during the Rockets’ media day ahead of the 2026-27 season, where he spoke about several things, including

Houston Rockets News / HITC / September 22

Amen Thompson names the first thing he bought with his new $208m Rockets contract

Amen Thompson is now $208 million richer after signing an extension in Houston. Amen Thompson secured his long-term future in Houston by signing a massive five-year, $208 million rookie extension with the Rockets.

Detroit Pistons News / HITC / September 22

How Ausar Thompson’s $155 million Pistons deal is playing a big role in Jalen Duren saga

Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Detroit Pistons has something to do with teammate Ausar Thompson, and his twin brother, Amen. The Detroit Pistons find themselves in a long and drawn-out saga with big man Jalen Duren.

NBA News / Field Level Media / September 19

Reports: Pistons, Ausar Thompson agree to five-year, $155 million extension

The Detroit Pistons and forward Ausar Thompson agreed to a five-year, $155 million extension on Friday, according to multiple media reports. The fully guaranteed deal will begin with the 2027-28 season, according to The Athletic.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 19

NBA Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Celtics

The Pistons have made their commitment to Ausar Thompson official. Thompson agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million rookie-scale extension with no player or team options, according to Shams Charania of ESPN⁠.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Grades for Ausar Thompson, Pistons after 5-year, $155 million contract extension

The Detroit Pistons signed one of their best players, small forward Ausar Thompson, to a five-year, $155-million contact extension Friday, a deal that will keep one of the NBA’s best young defenders in Motown.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Shams: Hornets’ Miller, Pistons’ Thompson Discussing Extensions

Appearing on Friday’s episode of NBA Today (YouTube link) in the wake of the news that Jazz guard Keyonte George had signed a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale extension with Utah, Shams Charania of ESPN pointed to a handful of other 2023 first-round picks who are candidates to sign their own contract extensions before the October 19 deadline.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 17

Is Amen Thompson Untouchable on the NBA Trade Market?

While Kevin Durant’s trade value has been debated this summer, teammate Amen Thompson continues to elevate his profile in the NBA. In his third year with the Houston Rockets, Thompson averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals over 79 games.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / September 16

Is Rockets front office too high on Amen Thompson?

I want the answer to be no. Full transparency: Thompson is my favorite player in the NBA. I’ve not kept that a secret. Yet, as a writer, I am tethered to reality.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Thompson, Engelland, More

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka recently gave an encouraging health update on Fred VanVleet, who’s in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered a year ago, according to Brian Barefield of Big Sarge Media (Twitter video link).

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Houston Rockets Mark Amen Thompson As Untradeable: Believe He’s Top 10 Most Valuable Player

Last season ended in disappointment for the Houston Rockets, who suffered a first-round loss at the hands of a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad. After picking up Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic, they are feeling good about their chances for success going forward, but it’s becoming increasingly clear who they value the most on that team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 11

Previewing the Houston Rockets Shooting Guards for the 2026-27 Season

Later this month, the Houston Rockets will begin their annual training camp. It is an opportunity for the franchise to evaluate talent and make adjustments to the rotation.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Draymond Green Shuts Down Amen Thompson’s Shooting Critics After $208 Million Contract Extension

Amen Thompson has signed a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets that will keep him in Houston until the end of the 2031-32 season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 10

Four-Time All-Star Defends Amen Thompson’s Massive Contract Extension

Amen Thompson is set to be a central piece for the Houston Rockets’ future. Earlier this month, Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie contract extension with the franchise.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Draymond Green claps back at Amen Thompson critics after $208 million contract extension

The Houston Rockets made a move this past week to keep one of their top rising young players in the fold for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a five-year, $208 million contract extension with forward Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets News / Stadium Rant / September 6

Amen Thompson Signs $208 Million Contract Extension: Was It A Mistake?

On Thursday, we learned that the Houston Rockets and Amen Thompson agreed to a hefty rookie contract extension. For more NBA articles, check out this one by us here.

Houston Rockets News / EasySportz / September 4

Amen Thompson Gets PAID: Rockets Lock Up Rising Star Through 2032

The Houston Rockets have made a major commitment to one of the brightest young players in the NBA. The Rockets have signed guard Amen Thompson to a five-year, $208 million contract extension, keeping the 23-year-old in Houston through the 2031-32 season.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 3

Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal

The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium which other players of his caliber demand nowadays.

Rockets, Thompson reach five-year, $208M extension

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / September 3

Report: Rockets, Amen Thompson reach 5-year, $208M extension

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension, ESPN reported Thursday morning. Per the report, Thompson's deal includes a 10% trade kicker.

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Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Amen Thompson lands stunning new contract with the Rockets

Amen Thompson will be with the Houston Rockets for more years to come. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Thompson and the Rockets have agreed to a new multi-year deal.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 3

Rockets, Amen Thompson Agree To Five-Year Extension

The Rockets and guard Amen Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year rookie scale extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that the deal will be worth $208MM and will include a 10% trade kicker.