AMEN THOMPSON NEWS

Sustained Grade 2 sprain Thompson suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain during Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Thompson endured a Grade 2 ankle sprain on his other ankle in Summer League that resulted in a 2-to-4-week recovery period. While it's unclear if Thompson will be under a similar timeline for Wednesday's injury, it's likely he's headed toward a multi-game absence. If that's the case, expect Aaron Holiday to take over backup point guard duties until Thompson returns. Keep an eye out in the coming days for a status update.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Thompson is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the Hornets due to a right ankle sprain, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Thompson tallied four points, one rebound, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes before exiting Wednesday's contest. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Thompson is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the Hornets due to a right ankle sprain, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Thompson tallied four points, one rebound, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes before exiting Wednesday's contest. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Thompson recorded 19 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason 110-104 win over the Heat.

Impact Thompson led Rockets bench players in minutes and points Friday. The rookie guard is expected to start the season coming off the bench but has already shown his defensive potential.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Thompson will come off the bench for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.

Impact The Rockets went with their projected Opening Night lineup for Friday's final exhibition. Thompson, a first-round rookie who's just 20 years old, has shown a lot of promise in the preseason, but it wasn't all pretty as he continues to learn the ropes.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Thompson will start Wednesday's preseason contest against the Spurs, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (rest), Dillon Brooks (rest) and Jalen Green (toe) out, Thompson and Cam Whitmore will start in Houston's backcourt. The rookies have impressed thus far and will certainly get an extended look versus San Antonio, but they'll likely return to bench roles for Friday's preseason finale versus Miami, which is expected to be a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing off bench Thompson tallied 15 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), an assist, two steals and a block across 21 minutes off the bench in Monday's 99-89 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Thompson was solid on both ends of the court and finished the game as one of Houston's highest-scoring players despite coming off the bench. The rookie profiles to start the season as a bench option, but he could grab a starting role as the 2023-24 campaign progresses.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing off bench Thompson tallied 15 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), an assist, two steals and a block across 21 minutes off the bench in Monday's 99-89 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Thompson was solid on both ends of the court and finished the game as one of Houston's highest-scoring players despite coming off the bench. The rookie profiles to start the season as a bench option, but he could grab a starting role as the 2023-24 campaign progresses.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 12 points off bench Thompson delivered 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 120-87 preseason win over New Orleans.

Impact Thompson thrived as a playmaker but wasn't shy on offense, either, and he certainly made the most of the 21 minutes he spent on the court. He's expected to be part of a young core that also includes names such as Jalen Green, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun, but he's likely to open the season as the primary backup guard rather than being trusted with a starting role right away.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore relish first training camp with Rockets #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson on his 2023-24 season goals: “To win Rookie of the Year, be on the All-Defensive Team, and make the playoffs.”

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore throw out 'first pitch' for Astros #Rockets rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore threw out ceremonial first pitches before Friday’s Astros-Royals game at Minute Maid Park.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Amen Thompson's injury, Ziaire Williams' conundrum, Wemby and more: Southwest Division mailbag Kelly Iko answers questions about the Rockets, Grizzlies and Spurs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockets' Amen Thompson: I'm 100% positive I'm dunking on Ausar first Amen Thompson is confident he’ll dunk on his twin brother, Ausar, first in the NBA.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Wembanyama returns, but injuries affect marquee games Sunday at Summer League

Three of the top five picks from the 2023 NBA Draft have been sidelined with injuries early in Summer League play.

JULY 9, 2023

Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchup

Top-four draft picks Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson left their NBA Summer League matchup early Friday with injuries.

JULY 8, 2023

Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson hurt in Vegas debuts Two of the top picks in the 2023 NBA Draft left their Summer League debuts with injuries Friday night.

JULY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Top Draft picks Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson exit Summer League game with injuries Both of the rookies' Summer League coaches said they didn’t know the severity of the players’ injuries.

JULY 8, 2023 • NBA.COM

Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchup

Top-four draft picks Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers and Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets left their NBA Summer League matchup early Friday with injuries

JULY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson exit Summer League debuts with injuries Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the draft last month, finished with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in 21 minutes.

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suffers ankle injury Thompson suffered an apparent left ankle injury during Friday's Summer League game against Portland and did not return.

Impact Thompson landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed at his left ankle. He had a heavy limp on his way back to the locker room, putting his status for Houston's next game on July 9 in jeopardy. The good news is that he was very impressive in his 28 minutes of action, scoring 16 points with five assists, four rebounds, three steals, four blocks and one three-pointer.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: James Harden's Latest Free Agency Outlook With Rockets Adding Amen Thompson Houston reportedly is still interested in the former MVP after selecting another guard with the No. 4 draft pick.

JUNE 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA's Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar, debate who is the 'big brother' Amen Thompson was born one minute earlier than his twin brother, but Ausar has a legitimate reason he considers himself the \

JUNE 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Spurs, Victor Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of Vegas Summer League

No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama and No. 2 pick Brandon Miller may go head-to-head on the first day of NBA Summer League.

JUNE 23, 2023

None and done: Four of top five NBA draft picks didn’t play for U.S. colleges

For the first time since 2001, four of the top five picks in the 2023 NBA Draft didn't play college basketball in the U.S.

JUNE 23, 2023