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Houston Rockets Make Historic Amen Thompson Announcement
The Houston Rockets’ rise in the Western Conference standings hasn’t been by accident, and second-year standout Amen Thompson is a major reason why. After a dominant stretch in January, the league officially took notice—Thompson was named Kia Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month,
Rockets' Amen Thompson Came Back to Earth vs. Nets
Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson is having a breakout season. His game has drastically improved since last season, and his rise has coincided with the team's
Rockets Amen Thompson Named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for January
Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets celebrates after scoring the game winning basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at T
Amen Thompson, Rockets show they’re for real in win over Celtics: ‘It’s not just a fluke’
BOSTON — Minutes after Amen Thompson sank a game-winning floater, sending thousands of dumbfounded Boston Celtics fans heading for the exits, the Houston Rockets second-year forward made a tiny but loud gesture at his locker.
Drafted as point guard, Amen Thompson transitions into elite rebounder for Rockets
I really didn’t start to do that until I got to the league, to be honest,” Amen Thompson says of his elite rebounding as a starter for the Rockets.
Q&A: Rockets analyst Ryan Hollins not surprised by Amen Thompson's rise
NBA.com caught up with former NBA player and current Rockets lead analyst Ryan Hollins to get his thoughts on Amen Thompson.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Records triple-double in loss
Thompson posted 25 points (9-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Monday's 124-118 loss to the Knicks. Thompson's breakout season continued as he racked up his third career triple-double.
Rockets' Jalen Green gives Amen Thompson his flowers with 'superstar' take
Amen Thompson is taking a massive leap in his second season and his Rockets teammates don't think he's going to stop there.
Amen Thompson Continues to Thrive as a Starter for the Rockets
There's a legitimate argument for Thompson to remain as the starter when Smith returns. The Rockets have found the same success with Thompson in the starting lineup, and he's been producing at a higher level. Based on his seamless fit in the first five, head coach Ime Udoka will have a tough decision to make soon.
Rockets superstar Amen Thompson is UNTOUCHABLE at NBA trade deadline | The Big Number
YouTube This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine are all-in on Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets. Despite being only 22 years-old, Thompson's stock is rising at a seemingly improbable pace.
Rockets' Amen Thompson gets NBA Finals MVP comparison from Danny Green
Being compared to an NBA Finals MVP is quite the compliment, and then some. Thompson is only in his second season and is solidifying himself as a key contributor on a young Rockets team. With players like Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun on the roster, Thompson might not get the love he deserves.
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Budding Rockets star Amen Thompson earns NBA Defensive Player of the Month honor
Rising star Amen Thompson is the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for January, the NBA announced. Houston ...
Rockets' Amen Thompson hits game-winner, Dillon Brooks sinks 10 3-pointers in comeback victory over Celtics
Houston's January surge continued as they overcame a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to sink the Celtics in Boston ...
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard ready for friendly Rising Stars competition
Young Houston Rockets teammates Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard are on different Rising Stars teams for All-Star weekend and ...
Amen Thompson, Jamal Murray and 8 others worth watching in NBA season’s second half
These guys aren't on the trade market or in awards races, but they've stepped up their games enough to warrant watching down the stretch.
Amen Thompson Is Inching Closer And Closer To Stardom
Amen Thompson is just in his second NBA season, and is already one of the most potent positionless players around, which is helping his journey towards stardom.