Amen Thompson

Heading into the season, Kevin Durant ranks among the game’s best players. Meanwhile, some are labeling the Houston Rockets as an ‘underdog’ team even with a solid core. A core that includes Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason. But to hear Durant say it, the ‘underdog’ label isn’t based in reality, […] The post Kevin Durant fires back at Rockets ‘underdog’ narrative with spicy retort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc. What keeps this survey honest is that general managers are not allowed to vote for any of their players or staff. If you want to read the survey for yourself, you can do so here. This year, one particular Rocket was mentioned repeatedly in the survey, and that is Wing Amen Thompson, who scored second for most likely to brea...

The Houston Rockets returned to Toyota Center on Thursday to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the preseason. The Rockets were coming off a two-game series against the Dallas Mavericks in China, which ended in a split. The Rockets paraded their starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen […] The post Rockets’ Marcus Smart drains insane pregame shot in preseason clash vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets are just days away from getting their upcoming 2026-27 NBA regular season underway. Many an eyebrow was raised when the team brought back Amen Thompson on a contract worth over $200 million this offseason, although he is expected to be a part of the team’s core over the long haul. Recently, the […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson will put $208 million contract to test after winning NBA GM poll question over Alex Caruso, brother appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The rules surrounding NBA team building are loose. You’re supposed to commit to a “timeline”. The average age of your roster is supposed to be comparable. The rules may be loose, but that’s not to say they’re arbitrary. Many teams have tried the whole “two timelines” thing, and few have succeeded. The idea is that, by some kind of osmosis process, the veterans will usher the young guys into title contention, as if Amen Thompson can somehow absorb Kevin Durant’s shot-making ability. There are ...

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart (36) talks during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect When Fred VanVleet went down with a season-ending injury before the start of the Houston Rockets’ 2025 training camp, the Rockets looked for a backcourt player to step up and replace their on-court leader. The Rockets tried multiple players, including Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and even Aaron...

Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets could agree to an extension that exceed the five-year, $208 million contract Amen Thompson signed with the Houston Rockets. Miller's deal could be higher than Thompson's given his higher offensive ceiling. Miller was the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Alabama behind Victor Wembanyama and ahead of Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson. Miller appeared in 65 games last season, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assi...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets celebrates a basket and a foul call during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/...

As Brandon Miller and the Hornets attempt to negotiate a rookie scale extension, the contracts signed in recent years by Franz Wagner (five years, $224MM), OG Anunoby (five years, $212.5MM), and Amen Thompson (five years, $208MM) with their respective teams are among the potential comparables that Miller’s camp has discussed, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. […]

This is the second installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses, and will evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background After one college season at Alabama, Brandon Miller was […]

With improved health and another year of experience with their young core, the Houston Rockets appear to have everything they need to rank among the top contenders in the Western Conference this season — on paper. But after back-to-back first-round playoff exits, there’s natural skepticism about whether Houston is ready to live up to expectations and take the next step as a contender. We decided to go through the key players on this season’s roster with one burning question each must answer e...

I know you’re tired of reading about Amen Thompson’s jump shot. The Houston Rockets aren’t immune to the usual offseason fare. Everyone’s stronger, everyone’s got the right mindset, and most importantly, everyone has improved their jump shot. Until the season starts and it becomes apparent that some players have regressed. How is that possible? They spent all summer posting video footage of themselves beating non-NBA players in empty gym drills! Cynicism aside, there’s reason to be optimistic...

Amen Thompson has heard plenty of criticism about his shooting during his first three NBA seasons, but the Houston Rockets guard remains confident that it will become a strength of his game. Speaking to Will Guillory, Thompson acknowledged that his jumper often receives more attention than the other parts of his game. “They gotta talk […] The post Amen Thompson confident he’ll become a good shooter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Timberwolves Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense. “Easy, he’s got to bring his defense back to the level it was two years ago, for sure. And, you know, he’s committed to doing that,” Finch told WCCO’s Chad Hartman, via Charlie Walton […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.