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Thompson closed Friday's 114-110 victory over the Spurs with 20 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes.
Thompson sealed another stellar performance, blocking Victor Wembanyama at the rim to secure a narrow victory. Thompson recorded his second straight double-double, with Houston now sitting at 2-0 to begin the season. After settling as a top-15 target in drafts, Thompson has thus far rewarded anyone that was willing to pay up to get him. He will look to continue his strong start to the season when the Rockets travel to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Saturday.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Double-doubles in victory
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Thompson produced 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 win over the Mavericks.
Thompson was productive on the offensive end Wednesday, finishing as one of five Rockets players to score in double figures. He also tied for the game-high mark in rebounds. The 23-year-old ranked third on the team in assists behind Fred VanVleet (11) and Alperen Sengun (five), and Thompson will likely see reduced playmaking opportunities whenever VanVleet is on the floor.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Goes for 12 points Thursday
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Thompson recorded 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 22 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Thompson was one of six Houston players who scored in double digits in this comfortable win. He left his mark in other areas as well, ranking third on Houston in rebounds and assists. Thompson is penciled as a starter in the Rockets' backcourt for the regular-season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 21, and he should be a valuable fantasy asset in most formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet with ease.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Contributes across multiple categories
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Thompson finished with 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block across 30 minutes in Sunday's 132-115 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
Thompson delivered a versatile performance, leading all Houston players with six assists and finishing second with seven rebounds. Despite his shooting woes, Thompson's value will also come from his multi-category contributions rather than just his scoring prowess. On that note, he looks ready to go for the start of the 2026-27 regular season, where he should be a starter in the backcourt next to Fred VanVleet (rest).
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Struggles with turnovers
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Thompson finished with eight points (4-8 FG), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.
As usual, Thompson contributed across the board. However, he committed an uncharacteristic six turnovers and didn't attempt a three-pointer. Thompson has been working on his free throws and jumper with shooting coach Chip Engelland this offseason after making just 21.6 percent of his three-point attempts last year. Despite being a subpar three-point shooter, Thompson turned in a career year in 2025-26, averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks across 37.4 minutes per game in 79 regular-season appearances. He parlayed that success into a five-year, $208 million extension this offseason.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Looking to improve shot ahead of 2026-27
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Thompson has been working on his free throws and jumper with shooting coach Chip Engelland this offseason, and head coach Ime Udoka said his growth will initially focus on increasing his efficiency from the midrange, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Thompson turned in a career year in 2025-26 before landing a five-year, $208 million extension earlier this month. The 23-year-old averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks across 37.4 minutes per game in 79 regular-season appearances last year. However, his three-point shot remained a weakness, as he knocked down just 21.6 percent of his limited attempts from downtown. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick did shoot a career-best 77.9 percent from the free-throw line last season, though there's still room for improvement. Even if Thompson never develops into an above-average shooter, he's a well-rounded player who has already made strides as a playmaker. While his playmaking skills may be less utilized now that Fred VanVleet is back in the mix, Thompson should continue to play a key role while working to expand his offensive game.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Agrees to five-year extension
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Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The deal will include a 10 percent trade kicker. An extension always seemed inevitable, as Thompson's two-way upside is through the roof. Across 79 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals.
Thompson established himself as one of the NBA's best young two-way players, earning recognition for his elite perimeter defense while continuing to expand his offensive game in 2025-26.
Thompson's athleticism and versatility allowed him to impact virtually every category on a nightly basis, making him one of Houston's most valuable players beyond the box score. The Rockets' quiet offseason should allow Thompson to continue developing in a featured role alongside Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Team-high 18 points in Game 6 loss
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Thompson accumulated 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 45 minutes during Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Thompson did most of his scoring out of halftime, scoring 10 of his team-high 18 points in the third quarter, but the Rockets were in too much of a deficit to mount a comeback and extend the series to Game 7. The third-year pro finished the series averaging 19.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.2 blocks over 44.2 minutes per game. Thompson averaged career highs in points, assists and steals during the 2025-26 regular season and should command a sizable extension from the Rockets during the offseason.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Busy on defense in win over Lakers
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Thompson racked up 15 points (4-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and four steals over 46 minutes during Wednesday's 99-93 win over the Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The third-year guard posted his highest steals total of the series while scoring at least 15 points for the fifth straight game. Thompson has been a stabilizing force in the Rockets' backcourt, averaging 19.4 points, 6.8 boards, 6.2 assists, 2.4 steals and 0.8 blocks on the series, and he'll likely need to be productive again in Game 6 on Friday back in Houston if his team is going to keep its season alive.
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