Thompson (calf) will play Monday versus Detroit, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Thompson officially has the green light to return after missing Saturday's game versus Portland, and there's no word of any restrictions. This means Jae'Sean Tate will likely head back to the bench for Houston. Thompson has averaged 16.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.9 steals on 59.5 percent shooting from the field over his last eight appearances.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Questionable for Monday
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Thompson (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Thompson missed the 125-103 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday due to left calf tightness, and the questionable tag suggests there's a chance he might miss back-to-back games for the second time since the beginning of January. Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could be in line for bigger roles if Thompson is unable to go.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Late addition to injury report
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Thompson is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to left calf tightness.
Thompson is in danger of missing Saturday's contest after being a late addition to the injury report due to a calf issue. If the 21-year-old guard is unable to suit up against Portland, Cam Whitmore, Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Another impressive showing
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Thompson accumulated 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 41 minutes during Thursday's 132-127 loss to Sacramento.
Thompson has been excellent since moving to a starting role due to the injury of Jabari Smith (finger), and he's been thriving regardless of the role he's asked to fill. His ability to fill the stat sheet makes him an even more valuable player across all fantasy formats, and he's an absolute diamond in category-based dynasty leagues. Thompson is averaging 15.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals per game over his last 10 outings.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Massive stat line in narrow win
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Thompson amassed 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, five blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Monday's 120-118 victory over Memphis.
Although it was teammate Jalen Green who stole the show with a game-high 42 points, Thompson put his fingerprints all over Monday's game while tallying his 10th double-double of the campaign and matching his season high of five swats. The 21-year-old former No. 3 overall pick continues to take a considerable leap in his second season, as he's averaging 15.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.9 blocks, 1.4 steals and 0.4 three-pointers in 37.2 minutes over his last eight contests (seven starts). The versatile Thompson should continue starting for the Rockets as long as Jabari Smith (hand) remains on the shelf, bolstering the former's fantasy upside in the interim.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Explodes for massive double-double
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Thompson finished Sunday's 119-115 win over the Lakers with 23 points (11-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes.
Thompson got the start Sunday after serving a two-game suspension and delivered an impressive showing, establishing career-high marks in both points and rebounds. The second-year forward has been outstanding since being handed an expanded role due to the recent injuries of players such as Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith (hand). Thompson averaged 15.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks per game over his last six outings, and with Smith expected to miss at least a month, Thompson should remain in the starting lineup moving forward.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Will start following suspension
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Thompson is expected to be inserted into the Rockets' starting lineup upon returning froms his two-game suspension after Jabari Smith fractured his left hand during Friday's shootaround, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Smith is expected to miss at least four weeks due to his injury. Thompson will finish serving his two-game suspension following Friday's game against the Celtics, so he should be in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Lakers on Sunday. Across five starts this season, Thompson has averaged 16.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.6 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Gets ejected Sunday
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Thompson was ejected late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Heat, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Thompson got into an altercation with Tyler Herro, with the former throwing the latter to the ground. Thompson and Herro were ejected shortly after, as were Terry Rozier and Jalen Green. Thompson's night will end with five points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Coming off bench Sunday
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Thompson is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Thompson started in the Rockets' last three games due to the absence of Dillon Brooks (ankle). Over that span, Thompson averaged 16.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 36.0 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Double-double in Friday's loss
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Thompson logged 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Friday's 113-112 loss to the Timberwolves.
Making his third straight start in place of Dillon Brooks (ankle), Thompson recorded his seventh double-double of the season. He's pulled down double-digit boards in all three of his recent starts, averaging 16.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 58.3 percent from the floor. Brooks likely won't be sidelined much longer, but Thompson's outstanding production in the veteran's place should force coach J.B. Bickerstaff to at least consider keeping the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft in the starting five.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Another great defensive effort
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Thompson recorded nine points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, five blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 128-111 win over New Orleans.
With Dillon Brooks (ankle) sidelined, Thompson got his second consecutive start. The sophomore continues to thrive when given starting responsibilities, averaging 15.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 3.3 blocks and 1.8 steals across 234.0 minutes. Thompson's role fluctuates more than fantasy managers would like, but he's worth rostering in most formats given his upside.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Fills stat sheet in spot start
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Thompson notched 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 114-101 win over the Hornets.
Thompson got the start at power forward due to the absence of Dillon Brooks (ankle), and the second-year forward did an excellent job of filling out the stat sheet while leaving his mark on both ends of the court. Thompson's fantasy upside will be strictly tied to Brooks' availability, but it's undeniable that he's shown promise when given enough minutes. Across three starts this season, Thompson is averaging 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 steals per game.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Drops team-high 19 points
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Thompson chipped in 19 points (9-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the Thunder.
Thompson scored a team-high 19 points, tallying double-digits for the fourth straight game. Despite continuing to come off the bench, Thompson has been a meaningful contributor, averaging 12.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 combined steals and blocks in 27.1 minutes per game. Although it would likely take an injury to Fred VanVleet for Thompson to step into a starting role, he should continue to be a pivotal piece on a team exceeding all expectations thus far.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Slides back to bench
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Thompson will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.
Thompson made a spot start Sunday with Fred VanVleet sidelined, but he'll rejoin the reserves with VanVleet healthy Wednesday. Thompson is averaging 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.2 minutes per game off the bench.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Posts a dud in loss
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Thompson posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 loss to Sacramento.
This was a brutal showing for Thompson, although he was likely due for a dud in what has been a breakout campaign for the second-year forward. Through his opening 22 regular-season contests, Thompson has flashed some serious fantasy upside with averages of 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks in 26.5 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Fills stat sheet efficiently
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Thompson posted 19 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 122-115 overtime victory over the 76ers.
Thompson is one of the most productive bench players in the league, and he's a must-have player in most fantasy formats, particularly category-based leagues due to his ability to fill the stat sheet. The second-year forward is averaging a robust stat line of 13.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.6 blocks per game across his last 10 appearances while shooting 63.3 percent from the field in that span.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Strong two-way effort
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Thompson supplied 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and four steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 117-111 overtime win over the Timberwolves.
Thompson got it done on both ends of the floor, scoring in double digits for the eighth time in the past nine games and adding seven combined steals and blocks. Despite a somewhat inconsistent role, Thompson has been able to provide excellent value off the bench. Over the past week, he has averaged 12.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks in 28.5 minutes per game. Even if he continues to come off the bench, Thompson should continue to be a key piece for the surging Rockets.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Battles foul trouble in win
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Thompson provided six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers.
Thompson picked up three early fouls, limiting him to just 17 minutes. While this was a subpar performance, Thompson had been playing well up to this point. He continues to come off the bench but typically sees at least 25 minutes per night. Look for him to get back on track against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Posts first double-double
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Thompson supplied 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 overtime loss to Golden State.
Thompson took on his largest workload of the season Saturday, as head coach Ime Udoka leaned heavily on the second-year wing and fellow reserve Tari Eason (35 minutes) while the two helped the Rockets overcome a 31-point first half deficit to send the game to overtime. The 21-year-old has now put up 10 or more points in two straight matchups and has recorded a steal in three straight, and he could earn himself more playing time on the heels of his big performance. Thompson's season-best outing came after the Rockets exercised his $9.69 million team option for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Starting vs. Utah
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Thompson will be in the Rockets' starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Thompson will get the start over Dillon Brooks (rest) for Monday's preseason opener. The 2023 first-round pick was inserted into the starting lineup late in his rookie season, and across his last 17 starts he averaged 13.9 points on 58.6 percent shooting, 9.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 29.6 minutes per game.
