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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 29
Do Houston Rockets Have a Wemby Or a Thompson Problem?
The Houston Rockets lost 111-99 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. The standout matchup of the evening was Spurs “center” Victor Wembanyama guarding Rockets “guard” Amen Thompson.
Amen Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29
Rockets’ Amen Thompson keeps dunking on the Spurs
Amen Thompson, the Houston Rockets’ super-athletic third-year wing, delivered one of Wednesday night’s defining highlights when he detonated at the rim for an emphatic poster over San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet, a moment that immediately reverberated across the league.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 27
How Legitimate Is Amen Thompson's Playmaking?
All season, the Houston Rockets have been hoping for one of their perimeter players to take a playmaking leap and support the team with their passing. They placed their hopes mostly into Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard.
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Rockets’ Amen Thompson breaks personal record in Grizzlies game
Amen Thompson achieved an incredible career record with his performance in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Thompson is halfway through the third season of his NBA career with the Rockets.
NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / January 26
The need for Grizzlies to key in on Amen Thompson against the Rockets
The Memphis Grizzlies have a tough task, visiting the Rockets in Houston. The former didn’t play its scheduled Sunday game against the Denver Nuggets because of the inclement weather conditions in Memphis.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 25
Rockets-Pistons: The Thompson Twin That Could Win A Ring
The Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, 111-104. The Rockets and Pistons drafted twin brothers Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson back-to-back, fourth and fifth, in the 2023 lottery.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24
Rockets' Amen Thompson Has Final Troll Over Brother, Pistons' Ausar Thompson
Prior to the Houston Rockets' rematch against the Detroit Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Detroit's third-year forward took a light-hearted jab at his twin brother, Rockets wing Amen Thompson.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson share special moment after Rockets win over Pistons
The NBA has seen its fair share of brothers sharing the hardwood, but there is something different about the energy Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson bring to the league.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant throw it down over Ausar Thompson
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the team cannot afford to be completely reliant on 37-year-old Kevin Durant to hold leads and secure wins. But the future Hall of Famer is no average 37-year-old.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 23
Pistons look to capture fifth consecutive victory vs. Rockets: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Predictions, Injuries
For just the fourth time in their three-year NBA careers, Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson will face off against his slightly older twin brother Amen Thompson.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 23
Ausar Thompson Hilariously Trolls Brother Ahead of Pistons-Rockets Matchup
On Friday, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Detroit Pistons for the second time this season. The Rockets will be on a back-to-back game, which will be their second within the past week, as Houston faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves on consecutive nights.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 22
Ausar Thompson Reveals What’s Working for Detroit Pistons
Ausar Thompson was drafted No. 5 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft to a Detroit Pistons team that had been in the abyss of mediocrity for almost two decades.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 21
Rockets finding right role for Amen Thompson 
Everyone loves a linear narrative. OK, fine – not everyone. If you’re some kind of wacky postmodernist, you prefer a strange metanarrative. You love yourself some Twin Peaks.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Amen Thompson Talks Extra Motivation Ahead of Rockets and Spurs
The Houston Rockets will conclude their five-game home stand as they host the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. Tuesday matchup is the second meeting of the season between the two teams as they faced off earlier in the season in San Antonio.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 19
Amen Thompson Has Been One of the Few Rockets Who Has Thrived Since December
The Houston Rockets have struggled since the start of December. After a 13-4 start to the season, the Rockets have had to deal with multiple injuries and a much more demanding schedule, featuring more back-to-backs and longer road trips over the last month and a half.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 18
Amen Thompson Credits Dillon Brooks for Rockets' Turnaround
The Houston Rockets found themselves in a precarious situation heading into the 2023-24 season. The franchise had just restocked the cupboard, as it pertains to young talent.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2
'Imma Keep Shooting Regardless' – Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson Opens Up on Efficient Shooting Night Vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to four games, following a 120-96 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. All five starters scored in double figures, with Amen Thompson leading the way.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25
Rockets give Lakers coal in Christmas night blowout
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.
Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role
The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 18
Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future
A veteran-heavy USA Basketball squad took home a gold medal last summer in Paris. But their two biggest stars won't be returning. Who could replace them?
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 31
Rockets pick up 2026-27 options on Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard
The Houston Rockets have exercised their team options for the 2026-27 season on guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, reports Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28
Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally
The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.
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.
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