What Do Amen Thompson’s Next Steps Toward Stardom Look Like?
Amen Thompson looks like a clear star in the making, despite a shaky jumper. Here's how he might reach his ceiling anyway.
Rockets rising star Amen Thompson discusses learning ‘how to be a dog’
Thompson talks to Kelly Iko about his mindset, his impact and what he's learning from Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet.
Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson Headline 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game Player Pool
The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson headlined the pool of NBA sophomores, rookies and G League players named to
Amen Thompson doesn’t need a jump shot to be an NBA star for Rockets
I t wasn’t hard to come up with a list of reasons for why Amen Thompson could bust in the NBA when he entered the 2023 draft. Amen and his twin brother Ausar took a novel path t
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard named to NBA's Rising Stars team for All-Star event
Amen Thompson was among second-year players chosen and Reed Sheppard was among those from G-League named to roster for All-Star event.
Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard to represent Rockets in NBA’s Rising Stars event
Amen Thompson (sophomores) and Reed Sheppard (G League) will represent the Rockets in the NBA’s Rising Stars challenge at its 2025 All-Star Weekend.
Amen Thompson Had Perfect Line After Lifting Rockets to Last-Second Win vs. Celtics
The Houston Rockets stunned the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Monday night, courtesy of a last-second go-ahead bucket from Amen Thompson. Thompson used a nasty move to shed the pressure of his defender Jaylen Brown before sinking a fading jump shot from inside the key to give Houston a 114–112 lead with less than one second left.
NBA roundup: Amen Thompson, Rockets sink Celtics late
Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Amen Thompson 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man prop bets and current odds
NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets is currently +700. Keep track of his latest stats, trends and odds with the intel provided below.Thompson
Rockets Amen Thompson feeling like Kobe after game-winner
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics Monday night. HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among Houston sports fans.
Podcast: Is Amen Thompson Launching the Rockets into Contention?
As Amen Thompson’s brilliant play continues, the Rockets (32-14) enter Thursday with four straight wins and an 11-3 record in January. That mark includes three flagship victories in the past week, and two on the road,
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.
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‘Houston is coming’: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith hails Ime Udoka, ‘future star’ Amen Thompson
Houston is coming,” veteran NBA media personality Stephen A. Smith said during an ESPN segment praising Amen Thompson and ...
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Best NBA Player Props Today for Jan. 30: Thompson Takes Over in Memphis
Amen Thompson has been a force to be reckoned with for the Rockets since entering the starting lineup, and he draws a plum matchup with the Grizzlies defense tonight, per our NBA player prop picks.
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Amen Thompson has embraced his calling as a point guard
Few saw a floor general in Thompson when he was drafted, but rather a versatile guard capable of playing four positions.
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 ...
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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 ...
Amen Thompson does it all for Rockets with triple-double vs. Cavs. 'Dude's just a freak of nature.'
As the Houston Rockets closed in on a second consecutive win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Amen Thompson closed in on his second career triple-double, the Rockets’ resident leader in the stat ...