AMEN THOMPSON NEWS

Could Rockets' Amen Thompson Win Sixth Man of the Year Next Season? Amen Thompson will have a greater role with the Houston Rockets next season, which could result in him becoming a prime candidate for Sixth...

APRIL 25 • SI.COM

Triple-doubles in season finale Thompson recorded 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and three steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 win over the Clippers.

Impact Thompson finished the regular season with a bang, posting his first career triple-double. The Rockets were missing a couple key players Sunday, so Thompson was able to show what he could do with increased usage. His rookie season was full of promise, and Thompson finished the campaign with averages of 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals on 53.7 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12th double-double of season Thompson chipped in 17 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 116-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Thompson has followed a similar arc to Jabari Smith last season, where a promising rookie began to see increased numbers as the season ended. The 2023 first-round pick is arguably one of the most versatile options on the roster. His 6-7 frame provides defensive aggressiveness in the paint, and he complements that skill set with solid numbers on the other side of the ball. Depending on Houston's off-season moves, Thompson could be poised for a breakout sophomore campaign.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Thompson closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Thompson recorded his first double-double since March 29, and 11th of the campaign, an impressive tally for a rookie who's not a frontcourt player. Thompson still needs to grow into his game, but the potential is clearly there, and there's a strong chance he ends up being an absolute stud in fantasy due to his ability to fill the stat sheet on any given night.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Shoves Kleber, gets tossed Thompson was ejected after picking up a Flagrant 2 foul in the first quarter of Sunday's game against Dallas, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports. Thompson finished with five points...

Impact Thompson got into a scuffle with Maxi Kleber under the basket with four minutes remaining in the first quarter of Sunday's game, and Thompson was ejected upon review of the play. Initially jockeying for position while away from the ball, Thompson then squared up and brought his forearm to Kleber's neck region -- a thoroughly enforced aspect of officiating where unnecessary contact leads to ejections.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Thompson (ankle/finger) is available and will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact As expected, Thompson has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to the starting lineup after a one-game absence. Jeff Green will return to the bench. Over his last 14 appearances (12 starts), Thompson has averaged 14.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 28.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Thompson (ankle/finger) is probable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Thompson is expected back in the lineup after sitting out Friday's game against the Heat. Thompson has produced averages of 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals over his last 10 games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Thompson rolled his left ankle in the final minutes of Thursday's loss to Golden State and will be sidelined for the second half of Houston's back-to-back set. The rookie has thrived since Alperen Sengun (ankle/knee) went down in early March, averaging 14.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 28.1 minutes over his last 14 appearances (12 starts). Cam Whitmore, Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, and Reggie Bullock are candidates for increased playing time in Thompson's absence.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls left ankle Thursday Thompson appeared to roll his left ankle during Thursday's 133-110 loss to Golden State and left the game for good with 4:44 remaining in the fourth quarter, Jackson Gatlin of the...

Impact Thompson had a slight limp on his way to the locker room, but he was able to do it under his own power. Houston's playoff chances are very thin following this loss, so the Rockets could be extra cautious if Thompson isn't 100 percent. For now, the rookie can be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight double-double Thompson finished with 18 points (6-12 FG, 6-8 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Friday's 101-100 win over the Jazz.

Impact Thompson is making the most of the opportunity to start and posted his second consecutive double-double. The rookie has started in each of Houston's last nine contests, averaging 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks per game in that stretch. Fantasy managers will certainly hope for Thompson to continue racking up stats left and right as the end of the regular season approaches.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Records monster double-double Thompson had 25 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder.

Impact Thompson moved to the starting lineup on March 12 and has looked productive, showing the ability to make an impact on both ends of the court. He has three double-doubles in his last eight starts, and he should remain a reliable two-way presence for an on-the-rise Rockets team. Thompson is averaging 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game during Houston's ongoing 10-game winning streak.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson, Bradley Beal and more players rising up for the fantasy basketball stretch run Eric Wong takes a team-by-team look at the players who are stepping their up their game at the right time for fantasy basketball managers.

MARCH 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Conjures double-double against Wiz Thompson produced 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 135-119 win over Washington.

Impact It was the rookie forward's seventh double-double of the season, five of which have come since the beginning of February. Thompson has spotted in and out of the starting lineup during that time, but with Alperen Sengun (ankle) likely done for the rest of the regular season, Houston will be leaning a little more heavily on him down the stretch. The fourth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Thompson is averaging 12.6 points, 10.9 boards, 3.9 assists and 1.8 steals as a starter.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluating Ausar and Amen Thompson as their rookie seasons come to close Our Rockets and Pistons writers sit down to discuss how the Thompson twins fared in their first NBA seasons and what the future might hold.

MARCH 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With Alperen Sengun injured, Rockets promote Amen Thompson to starting lineup With Alperen Sengun sidelined by injury, Houston’s initial starting five will consist of Jabari Smith Jr. sliding to center and Amen Thompso...

MARCH 12 • USATODAY.COM

Joins starting five Thompson will join the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Alperen Sengun (ankle) sidelined indefinitely, the Rockets are sliding Jabari Smith over to center which opens things up for Thompson in smaller lineups. Thompson has struggled with consistency and efficiency, but his ability to contribute in multiple categories makes him very appealing for the final stretch.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Displays two-way play to lead bench Thompson registered 16 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, five blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 123-107 win over the Trail Blazers...

Impact Thompson did a little bit of everything for Houston off the bench, displaying his two-way play while leading all bench players in scoring and rebounds and adding a team-high handful of blocks to go along with a team-high-tying pair of steals. Thompson set a new season high in blocks while posting his fourth game with at least 15 points and eight boards.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Thompson had 15 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 114-110 victory over Phoenix.

Impact Thompson played off the bench for the second consecutive game now that Fred VanVleet is back in the starting lineup, and even though he's expected to stay in a second-unit role if Houston's usual starters remain healthy, that doesn't mean Thompson can't be a player worth targeting in most formats, especially if he continues to post the numbers he's been delivering of late. The rookie has four double-doubles over his last seven appearances while averaging 13.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 22 points off bench Thompson chipped in 22 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 28 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Thompson moved to the bench after starting in each of Houston's last five games before the All-Star break, but the move to the second unit didn't translate into a decline in production. Thompson has scored in double digits in five of his seven February appearances, a span in which he's averaging 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench Rockets head coach Ime Udoka implied that Thompson will head to the bench for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (adductor) getting a clean bill of health after missing the Rockets' last five games before the All-Star break, he'll take back his familiar spot in the starting five at point guard, resulting in Thompson being the odd man out. The rookie lottery pick showed well in his five-game run with the top unit, averaging 12.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 34.2 minutes while shooting 59.2 percent from the field. Thompson will see a steep reduction in playing time now that he's no longer starting, though his solid play as a replacement for VanVleet could at least earn him more minutes on the wing than he had been seeing prior to VanVleet's absence.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Memphis Thompson ended with 19 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The rookie made his fifth straight start and produced his fifth double-double of the season, with three of them coming during that stretch. Thompson is flashing the upside expected of him when the Rockets made him the fourth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, and over the last eight contests he's averaging 12.1 points, 9.8 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 58.1 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quintessential performance Thompson ended Monday's 105-103 win over the Knicks with eight points (4-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and five steals over 38 minutes.

Impact Thompson's three-point stroke is still non-existent, but his vision, athleticism, and elite defensive anticipation overshadow his unrefined shooting. The rookie has rare ability to impact the game without scoring, and his athleticism creates an excellent foundation for his offensive game to continue growing.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shines as starting point guard Thompson notched 13 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and three blocks across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 132-129 loss to Indiana.

Impact Thompson has made just two starts this season and has posted double-doubles in both contests, showing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the court regardless of his role. It remains to be seen if Fred VanVleet (thigh) will recover in time to face the Raptors on Friday, but if he doesn't, then Thompson would be in line for another start -- and possibly another stat-filling performance.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE