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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 9

Which Houston Rockets Could Take Home Hardware in 2025-26

The Houston Rockets are fresh off a 52-30 season in which they returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2019-2020. Young stars Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun were at the forefront of the success, and will look to lead the team next season as well.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / September 9

Why Amen Thompson 'Hated' the Golden State Warriors Growing Up

Despite growing up in the Bay Area, Houston Rockets star Amen Thompson, also known as the twin brother of Detroit Pistons star Ausar Thompson, hated the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Amen Thompson Hates Warriors After Growing Up As Fan Of LeBron James

Now set to enter his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had to square off with many of the top defenders this league has ever seen.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 9

Rockets' Amen Thompson Explains Disdain Towards Warriors

The disdain between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors is rich. Especially on Houston's end. Many Rockets players have bumped heads with Draymond

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 8

Rockets' Amen Thompson Ranks as NBA's Third-Best Shooting Guard

In many respects, Amen Thompson is a unicorn. He possesses size that most point guards don't have. In fact, because of that size (in part), Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has had the confidence to move Thompson to the wing. But in all actuality, he can play any position on the floor.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 8

Rockets' Amen Thompson Gives Draymond Green His Flowers

Draymond Green and the Houston Rockets have a rivalry. It's been proven this offseason. Well, actually before that. I'm sure I know what you're thinking.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 6

Amen Thompson Admits Being A LeBron James Fan Made Him Hate The Warriors

Amen Thompson is quickly becoming one of the NBA’s most fearless young stars, and as he embraces the spotlight, he isn’t afraid to share what shaped his competitive fire.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 6

Amen Thompson Liked Steph Curry’s Warriors Until LeBron James Became Their Rival

LeBron James has been in the NBA for so long that the generation that grew up idolizing him has begun to enter the NBA. Two of the most athletic players in the league, brothers, Amen and Ausar Thompson, were huge LeBron fans.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / September 6

Amen Thompson cannot hold back his true feelings about playing with Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are one of the most interesting teams heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. They pulled off the Kevin Durant trade, which means they have a stacked roster with top-level talent, including the promising Amen Thompson.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA Analysis Network / September 5

Ausar Thompson says what ‘people don’t understand’ about Cade Cunningham that makes him ‘so special’

Ausar Thompson had high praise for his Detroit Pistons teammate Cade Cunningham, whose talent he believes fans don’t truly comprehend. Cade Cunningham is truly coming into his own and developing into the massive talent fans expected him to be when he first entered the NBA.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 5

Amen Thompson reveals how DeMar DeRozan still embarrassed him and Cam Whitmore after Fred VanVleet warned them

Amen Thompson told a story of how he and Cam Whitmore were taught a lesson by DeMar DeRozan despite being warned. Amen Thompson has quickly made a name for himself as one of the brightest prospects in the NBA thanks to his exciting play.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / September 5

Amen Thompson Makes Sincere Steph Curry, Draymond Green Admission

The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets faced off in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, and it was as high-intensity a playoff series as anyone would have imagined.

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Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5

'It’s Going to be Fun Playing With Him' – Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson is Relieved to be Teammates With Kevin Durant

Houston Rockets swingman Amen Thompson is excited about the chance to play alongside one of the best scorers in NBA history, Kevin Durant, this upcoming season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 5

'When I Guard Him, I Never Think He's Gonna Get By Me': Thompson Twins Reflect On Defending Kevin Durant

Amen Thompson has made an impression on the entire NBA with his defensive skills. Last year, he became one of the few players to manage containing Stephen Curry to just three points in a game against the Warriors.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 4

How Rockets' Amen Thompson Can Become a Top Scorer and a Top Stopper

While the Houston Rockets are confident in the scoring ability of Kevin Durant and the creation ability of Alperen Sengun, they expect a major leap in both categories from young wing Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 4

NBA Insider Picks Rockets' Amen Thompson for Most Improved Player

Amen Thompson has quickly developed into one of the NBA's better young players. Certainly on the defensive end of the floor, where the Houston Rockets wing makes life miserable for opponents.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Ausar And Amen Thompson Reveal LeBron James Was The Reason They Wrote 69 All Over Their Beds

LeBron James has been in the NBA for so long that players who grew up idolizing him are now his opponents in the league. Entering year 23 in the league,

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 4

Ausar and Amen Thompson On How LeBron James Influenced Them To Scribble 69 Across Their Room

Wanting to be like LeBron James as a player requires years of hard work. But to physically match his stature, all one can do is pray, and that is what the Thompson brothers, Ausar and Amen, did rather bizarrely when they were younger.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 3

Detroit Pistons Forward Praised in Recent NBA Forward Rankings

Looking at the Detroit Pistons' core, one of the most intriguing talents is forward Ausar Thompson. Although the early stages of his career were derailed a bit, he is still viewed as an emerging player at his position.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 2

Can Amen Thompson Finally Address a Critical Weakness To Help the Rockets Win It All?

Amen Thompson is simply positioned to become the Houston Rockets’ most intriguing player heading to the 2025-26 campaign. Following a major sophomore season, all eyes are definitely fixated on the new progress that Thompson will make.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 1

NBA Odds See Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey as Dark-Horse MIP Candidate

It is fair to say the Detroit Pistons are no longer a dark-horse Eastern Conference playoff contender. The switch from Monty Williams to J.B. Bickerstaff saw the Pistons improve by 30 wins.

Houston Rockets News / Dallas Hoops Journal / August 28

Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson Predicted to Win 2026 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award

Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson has been predicted to win the 2026 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award. A group of ESPN NBA experts, including reporters, editors and analysts, believe Thompson will take a huge leap next season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11

Rockets taking tough negotiating stance with superstar

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25

Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1

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