Amen Thompson

#1 SF / Houston Rockets / EXP: 1YRS Height: 6-7 Weight: 199 lb Age: 21 College: None

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Retreats to bench vs. New Orleans

    Amen Thompson is not in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason matchup versus the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.Thompson started in the Houston Rockets' first two preseason games, once at small forward and once at point guard. However, Fred VanVleet is back after receiving a scheduled day off last Wednesday against the Thunder, and Thompson will likely be in the first wave of replacements off the bench.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Starting at point guard

    Amen Thompson will start at point guard during Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.With Dillon Brooks resting, Thompson started at small forward during Monday's preseason opener against the Jazz. However, with Brooks back and Fred VanVleet now getting the night off, the second-year pro will shift to point guard, showcasing the versatility that makes Thompson an intriguing fantasy option.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Efficient in loss Monday

    Amen Thompson notched 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, an assist and two steals across 22 minutes in Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Jazz.Thompson got the start at small forward over Dillon Brooks (rest) in the preseason opener. While he's ticketed for a bench role to start the 2024-25 campaign, Thompson possesses decent upside as a do-it-all forward who can fill the stat sheet in limited minutes. Thompson averaged 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks per game across 62 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Starting vs. Utah

    Amen Thompson will be in the Houston 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.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Triple-doubles in season finale

    Amen 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.Thompson finished the regular season with a bang, posting his first career triple-double. The Houston 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.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs 12th double-double of season

    Amen 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.Thompson has followed a similar arc to Jabari Smith last season, in which 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-foot-7 frame helps him provide 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.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Posts double-double

    Amen 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.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 upside is evident. He has the potential to be an elite fantasy option due to his ability to fill the stat sheet on any given night.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Shoves Kleber, gets tossed

    Amen 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 (1-1 FG, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists in eight minutes.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.

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Gets green light

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

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    Rockets' Amen Thompson: Probable for Sunday

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

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