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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 27
Detroit Pistons’ Emerging Star Lands Major Opportunity
Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons recently graced the cover of SLAM magazine. To no surprise, Ausar shared the spotlight with his twin brother, Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24
Houston Rockets Rising Star Graces SLAM Magazine Cover
While the Houston Rockets have had themselves a red-hot summer, their rising star Amen Thompson has also been in on the fun, recently gracing the SLAM magazine cover alongside his twin brother and Detroit Pistons wing, Ausar Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 22
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson’s Development Biggest Key for Next Season
By all accounts, the Houston Rockets seem to be locked in as contenders next season. Despite the off-loading of longtime guard Jalen Green, the team still retains one of the best young cores in the league, as well as the newly-added Kevin Durant and other successful veterans in Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams and more.
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Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 21
Rockets’ Amen Thompson predicts that he will take a scoring leap next season, ‘I’m going to be…’
Amen Thompson is expected to be one of the best two-way players in the entire NBA in the coming seasons, and he thinks he’s unlocked the secret to taking his offense to the next step this year.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 20
Kevin Durant Snubbing Amen Thompson’s Brother Ausar On IG Resurfaces: 'Biggest KD Fan In The World'
Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant is an easy man to like and an easier athlete to admire. Having made his debut back in 2007, Durant has managed to win the NBA championship twice, received two Finals MVP awards, an NBA MVP honor, four scoring titles and, of course, the Rookie of the Year in his debut season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 20
NBA Notes: Rockets, Amen Thompson, Mavericks, Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears
Amen Thompson already looked like a rising star for the Rockets. Now he’ll be doing it next to a future Hall of Famer. The 21-year-old wing, coming off a breakout second season, said he’s eager to learn from new teammate Kevin Durant, who arrived in Houston this summer as part of the franchise’s accelerated push toward contention.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 19
Iman Shumpert admits Amen Thompson reminds him of former number one overall draft pick
Amen Thompson is on a positive trajectory, as he could become the Houston Rockets’ next star. Many people see his potential, including former NBA champion Iman Shumpert, who is a big Thompson fan.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 12
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Has High Praise for Rockets' Amen Thompson
While the NBA Summer League is typically a place where front offices and fans can gauge their young talent before the regular season, it is also a place where current NBA superstars can run into one another as players come to Las Vegas to show support for their newly acquired teammates.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 9
What Does A Successful Season Look Like For The Young Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have officially decided which young players they believe will be on the roster when the team is competing against the league's best teams for championships.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 29
Do the Houston Rockets Have a Legit Big Three?
The Houston Rockets are set to be one of the most-watched teams next season after they acquire NBA superstar Kevin Durant this summer. Houston was already
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 16
Report: Rockets Won’t Trade Alperen Sengun Or Amen Thompson To Get Suns’ Kevin Durant
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Houston Rockets won’t trade Alperen Sengun or Amen Thompson to get Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. The
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 14
Ranking Kevin Durant's preferred destinations: West division foes offer biggest rewards
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant's potential destinations for the 2025-26 season came into focus on Saturday following a report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 12
Rockets’ Amen Thompson Described as Ambitious Trade Target for East Playoff Team
No Houston Rockets player benefited more from the 2024-25 season than Amen Thompson. While starting center Alperen Sengun took the leap into All-Star status, Thompson saw the most improvement from his rookie season, averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / June 12
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Houston Rockets History
Perhaps it’s too early to put Amen Thompson on here after just two seasons and other viable candidates being left off. Some would argue that the 22-year-old is already the team’s best player as Houston earned the second seed in the Western Conference in this year’s playoffs.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6
Amen Thompson Receives High Praise from Warriors' Four-Time Champion
On a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, Green came to the defense of Rockets star Amen Thompson in refute of a claim made by 76ers forward Paul George.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 3
Houston Rockets Wing Deemed Most Untouchable Player for Team
The Houston Rockets have been a team to monitor this upcoming offseason as they are rumored to be in the mix for an NBA superstar or even some key shooters to bolster their 2025-26 roster.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30
Houston Rockets Wing is a Jump Shot Away from All-NBA Caliber
In a historic second season for the Rockets, 2023 first-round pick Amen Thompson logged the fifth All-Defensive First Team season in Houston Rockets history, giving fans a prominent outlook on the Rockets' core players.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics
Jamaica has the 107th-ranked basketball team in the world and the 22nd-ranked team in the Americas. But adding a talented set of twins could lift the Jamaicans to a new level.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Three stars from Wednesday's NBA playoffs
Two Western Conference teams faced elimination, down 3-1 in their first-round series. One series will move to a Game 6, while the other came to an anticlimactic end.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 18
Amen Thompson can put NBA on notice this postseason
Aside from trying to advance to the next round, Thompson can put the NBA and fans on notice.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson ' We Not Worried Other Teams'
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson ended his regular season scoring 15 points along with 6 assists and 6 rebounds in the 126-111 loss against the Denver Nuggets.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / March 9
Rockets' Amen Thompson out up to two weeks with left ankle sprain
Houston Rockets second-year forward Amen Thompson will be sidelined 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / March 9
Rockets' Amen Thompson injuries ankle, to undergo MRI
Rockets wing Amen Thompson turned his left ankle during the fourth quarter of the team’s blowout win over New Orleans on Saturday.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Houston Rockets make major Amen Thompson announcement
Amen Thompson is a major reason behind the Rockets’ rise in the Western Conference standings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27
Watch: Amen Thompson's game-winner vs. Celtics proves Rockets are legit
The Houston Rockets have arrived. On Monday, Houston snapped a four-game road losing streak to the defending-champion Boston Celtics with a 114-112 win.
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