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.
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.
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.
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
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 Emerging as Star for Houston Rockets
With just seconds remaining in a bout with Boston, second-year guard Amen Thompson grabbed the inbound, sliced up the middle of the floor and stepped-back over Jaylen Brown for a jumper. The shot fell true with just 0.
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.
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 ...
Is Amen Thompson actually 'untouchable' for Rockets at NBA trade deadline?
Amen Thompson entered 2024-25 as an intriguing young piece for head coach Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets. Recent weeks ...
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.
‘I feel like Kobe’: Amen Thompson relishes dramatic game-winner against Celtics
Houston forward Amen Thompson said he felt like the late Kobe Bryant after nailing a game-winning floater against the Celtics ...
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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 ...
Amen Thompson finds his Kobe moment with clutch win over Celtics
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among ...
Amen Thompson Is the Key to New Heights
The Houston Rockets look like a much better team when Amen Thompson performs at a high level. He could be what unlocks the ...
Rockets sink Celtics in Boston with buzzer-beater, career-high from red-hot Amen Thompson: 'I feel like Kobe'
The Boston Celtics learned the hard way on Monday. The Celtics and Rockets battled in a hard-fought game at Boston's TD ...