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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.

Ausar Thompson News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 9

Pistons Forward Reflects on 'Welcome to the NBA' Moment

Since being drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2023, Ausar Thompson has had a bumpy start to his NBA career. After overcoming a major off-court obstacle, the young forward was able to laugh about one of his biggest lowlights in the pros.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 7

Why Amen Thompson started to ‘hate’ Golden State Warriors, ‘until they started…’

During the second half of the 2010s, the Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA like no other team. After all, the Golden State Warriors made it to five straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2019.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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?

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 / NBA Analysis Network / September 5

Amen Thompson says what it’s like to play against LeBron James after idolizing him growing up, ‘Only weird thing…’

Amen Thompson spoke about how he and his brother, Ausar, were taken by LeBron James, and what it feels like to play against him in the NBA. LeBron James has been a true stalwart of the NBA for over two decades now.

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.

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,

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.

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / August 29

Healthy Offseason Sets Stage for Pistons Player to Shine

Dealing with a health issue, Ausar Thompson’s first NBA offseason was spent putting up shots after practice without going through any actual workouts with the team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 28

Rockets’ Guard Projected to Win NBA’s Most Improved Award

Rockets’ guard Amen Thompson is already looked at as one of the league’s brightest young stars. With truly one-of-one athleticism and glaring feel for the game, he’s come on as one of Houston’s most important pieces.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

The young Rockets star predicted to win Most Improved Player

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for a breakout season, with Amen Thompson at the center of the excitement. In a recent expert poll, the young forward earned 59 points, leading all candidates by a wide margin.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / August 10

Pistons Forward Shows Off Improved Shooting in Workout Clip

After shattering expectations last season, the Detroit Pistons remain committed to seeing things through with the core of young talent in place. As the offseason rolls along, one key member of the roster showed off some improvement in a much-needed area of his game.

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 13

Pistons GM Gushes Over Ausar Thompson's Offseason Training

After being drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2023, Ausar Thompson's pro career got off the rails following a blood clot diagnosis. Now in the midst of his first healthy offseason, the versatile forward appears ready to take a big step forward in his development.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 14

Detroit Pistons Shine Spotlight on Promising Phenom

The Detroit Pistons social media team’s offseason highlights continued on Friday by shining a light on the season that Ausar Thompson had. Coming off his sophomore effort in the NBA, Thompson is looking like a true rising star in Detroit.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25

Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics

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How Pistons' late comeback was thwarted by even later Knicks comeback in Game 6

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Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / March 5

Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren making impact for in-form Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are enjoying a thrilling resurgence during the 2024-25 NBA season and are getting key contributions from Thompson and Duren.

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Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / February 18

Pistons’ Ausar Thompson Sets Sights on Becoming NBA’s Best Defender

Second-year Pistons wing Ausar Thompson isn’t short on confidence when it comes to his defensive prowess. In a recent interview, the NBA rising star made his stance clear: he believes he’s already the best perimeter defender in the league — and he’s just getting started.

Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / September 30

Pistons await return of F Ausar Thompson (blood clot)

Ausar Thompson's rookie campaign with the Detroit Pistons ended prematurely because of a blood clot. Now, he and the team are waiting to find out when he can take the court for his sophomore season.