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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
Yahoo Sports Ranks Rockets as Fourth-Most Exciting Team to Watch on League Pass
This year's Houston Rockets team has a bit of everything. They've got established, young stars in Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun. The latter has already unequivocally become one of the best 10 players at his position, drawing comparisons to Nikola Jokic, who has won multiple MVPs.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Jalen Duren gets ejected for elbowing Amen Thompson in the head
Jalen Duren pulled a Metta World Peace during Friday’s game. The Detroit Pistons center Duren was ejected against the Houston Rockets for elbowing Rockets guard Amen Thompson.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Jeff Teague Admits Amen Thompson Can be like Rajon Rondo
With one game done in the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets already have a prominent issue. Everyone knew that losing Fred VanVleet would be a big blow, but it was evident during the Rockets' 125-124 double overtime loss.
Houston Rockets News / Sporting News / October 22
Rockets' Amen Thompson struggled from three against Thunder, shouldn't stop his aggression 
The Houston Rockets need Amen Thompson to stay aggressive if they want to win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener
The Rockets may need to start thinking about what ball-handler they can trade for in the next few months.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Houston, the Rockets have a starting lineup problem
The Rockets opened the 2025–26 season Tuesday night against the defending champion Thunder with more to prove than any team in the West.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Rockets’ Amen Thompson makes surprising admission about Kevin Durant’s ‘generous’ sacrifice
NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is showing that his “sacrifice” with the Houston Rockets goes way beyond buckets and box scores. His recent decision to take a discount caught many by surprise, including Rockets guard Amen Thompson, who was unaware of the move until a reporter mentioned it.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / October 20
How Much Did Kevin Durant Sacrifice In $90 Million Extension? Amen Thompson Reacts
Kevin Durant’s manager, Rich Kleiman, confirmed over the weekend that his client had signed a two-year extension with the Houston Rockets. That didn’t come as a surprise, but what did were the financial details.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Rockets rumors: What does Kevin Durant’s $90 million extension mean for Amen Thompson, Tari Eason?
The Houston Rockets have tied down Kevin Durant on a further two-year, $90 million deal extension that keeps him with the team through the 2027-28 campaign.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Rockets' Amen Thompson Ranks as NBA's Ninth-Best Third Option
Amen Thompson enters the 2025-26 season in a much different predicament than he's seen thus far in his NBA career. Not only does he have an important role for the Houston Rockets, he's also ascended into one of the league's bright, young stars. Especially when talking about two-way players.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Rockets' Amen Thompson Tabbed as 'Under the Radar X-Factor'
The initial scouting report on Amen Thompson was that he'd be a bit of a project. He'd taken an alternate route and opted to play at Overtime Elite, alongside his twin brother, Ausar Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Rockets' Amen Thompson Listed as Future Star by The Athletic
Amen Thompson has already emerged as one of the game's greatest two-way players. Defensively, he's capable of guarding essentially any position on the floor. Being 6-foot-7 helps, for sure.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Rockets' Amen Thompson Has Stood Out This Preseason
The Houston Rockets concluded their 2025 preseason with a perfect 4-0 record after their 133-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets rested all of their regular rotation players, except for Reed Sheppard, who had a game-high 29 points in the win.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 17
Amen Thompson makes bold claim about himself that Rudy Gobert and Evan Mobley will disagree with
Amen Thompson outlined his goals for the upcoming NBA season, and in doing so, gave himself a title that some players will likely push back on. One of the brightest spots for the Houston Rockets last season was the growth and development of Amen Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / FirstSportz / October 15
Watch: Amen Thompson Throws Punches At Jose Alvarado In Feisty Rockets Preseason Game
There is just a week left before Amen Thompson will start his 3rd season in the NBA, this time alongside superstar Kevin Durant and his Rockets teammates, who are billed to be championship favorites.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Amen Thompson, Jose Alvarado get into a fight during preseason game
The Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans are not even waiting until the regular season to get the fisticuffs started. Houston Rockets swingman Amen Thompson got into a skirmish with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado during their preseason matchup on Tuesday.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12
Evan Turner shares Amen Thompson concern that makes him doubt the Houston Rockets as title contenders
The Houston Rockets are expected to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference in the 2025-26 season. The Rockets finished second in the West with 52 wins last season before suffering a disappointing first-round defeat to the Golden State Warriors.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 10
GM Respect for Rockets Wing Drives Breakout Buzz in Houston
The NBA’s annual GM Survey just positioned Amen Thompson as the player most likely to break out in 2025–26 while also naming him the league’s most athletic player and most versatile defender.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 10
Amen Thompson Primed To Challenge Victor Wembanyama Soon For Best Two-Way Player In The NBA
Amen Thompson has hit the basketball world by storm just after two whole seasons in the league. Experts already believe that he could challenge the former No.
Houston Rockets News / Scoop B / October 6
Not a Model, But a Match: Amen Thompson on the ‘Crazy’ LeBron Comparison
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has always known what it’s like to draw attention. As one-half of the first set of brothers to be drafted in the top five of the same NBA draft—his twin, Ausar, went one pick later to the Detroit Pistons—Thompson entered the league with immense pressure and even bigger expectations.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 22
Devastating injury removes Rockets from contender status
The Houston Rockets loaded up on veterans this summer to prepare for a title run. That run just got a lot more difficult with their point guard out for the season.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three big questions reloaded Rockets must answer during 2025 season
The Rockets were patient during their lengthy rebuild, but now they're all in. Here are three questions Houston must answer as it prepares to compete for a championship.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 15
YouTuber Claims Amen Thompson Would Have Posed A Challenge To Michael Jordan In The '90s
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson is among the most talented young players in the NBA today. With tremendous potential, several perceive the young forward as a rising star.
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