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Amen Thompson News / The Dream Shake / November 6
Will Rockets Amen Thompson ever take the next step? 
There’s a fine line between fearmongering and reporting. Lately, I’m obsessed with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This self-indulgent diatribe will be brief, although I will note that this is exactly the type of self-aware writing that AI can’t replicate: Yet.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3
Is Amen Thompson's Perimeter Shooting a Concern for the Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have been one of the hottest teams in the entire NBA and Amen Thompson has been a huge part of their success. The Rockets are 7-1 and currently sit first in the Western Conference standings.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 28
Rockets Extend Winning Streak To 5 Games Behind Thompson And VanVleet: 5 Takeaways
The Houston Rockets are starting to look like a team capable of making serious noise this season. Their latest victory, a commanding 132-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, extended their winning streak to five games, with Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet leading the charge.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Amen Thompson Praised By 4-Time All-Star After Blocking Wembanyama
The Houston Rockets are currently at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 3-0 record. The toughest victory of their early run came against the reigning conference champion San Antonio Spurs.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / October 24
NBA Early Season Drama: Flagg’s Scare, Tatum’s Message, Thompson’s Block
The initial week of the regular season has already unleashed an incredible wave of NBA early-season drama across the basketball landscape. Fans are witnessing immediate pressure manifest in unique physical, emotional, and clutch forms on the hardwood.
NBA News / Lindy's Sports / October 24
Wemby got blocked, and the Spurs are already 0-2
Friday’s version was the harsher one. Houston Rockets guard and small forward, Amen Thompson, blocked Spurs’ center and forward Victor Wembanyama’s game-tying layup with less than a second left, and Houston escaped Austin with a 114-110 win, per the AP.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Victor Wembanyama Admits One Regret After Amen Thompson Swats Game-Tying Shot in Final Second, Points Out Spurs’ Problem
Victor Wembanyama’s split second decision leaves the Spurs with another frustrating night. The Texas side had all the ingredients to celebrate the thrilling win.
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Amen Thompson has Block of the Year with game-winning swat on Victor Wembanyama
Amen Thompson made a game-winning defensive stand against the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Thompson’s Houston Rockets were holding onto a 112-110 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with five seconds left inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 24
Rockets spurn Spurs in 113-110 nail-biter
When the Rockets started the game with consecutive three-point makes from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, it felt like a good omen. As it turned out, it was, as the Houston Rockets squeaked out a 113-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Which Rockets Player Doesn’t Get Enough Credit?
The Houston Rockets have one of the most promising cores in the NBA. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson all have the potential to earn an
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 16
Rockets Amen Thompson named best perimeter defender by NBA GMs
Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 15
NBA GMs Send Strong Message About Rockets' Amen Thompson
In my opinion, the Houston Rockets have one of the NBA's most talented young players in Amen Thompson, and apparently, general managers across the league agree.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Rockets’ Amen Thompson will put $208 million contract to test after winning NBA GM poll question over Alex Caruso, brother
The Houston Rockets are just days away from getting their upcoming 2026-27 NBA regular season underway. Many an eyebrow was raised when the team brought back Amen Thompson on a contract worth over $200 million this offseason, although he is expected to be a part of the team’s core over the long haul.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five bold predictions for the NBA's Western Conference
Everyone has Thunder-Spurs II penciled in. The rest of the West has other plans.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 10
Who Will Be the Rockets’ Best Player in 2027?
The Houston Rockets have one of the most promising cores in the NBA. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson all have the potential to earn an All-Star selection next season.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 28
Rockets’ Amen Thompson Shuts Down Shooting Critics With A Confident Statement
The Houston Rockets’ guard Amen Thompson recently spoke to the media scrum as the team began training camp ahead of the preseason games. One of the biggest
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 25
NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs
The Hawks haven’t forgotten how last season ended. It’d be difficult even if they tried. Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before losing three straight games, including a 51-point beating at home in Game 6.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
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.
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 / 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.
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.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
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.
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