Ime Udoka, Jalen Green, and Steven Adams are among many around the Rockets (24-12) who are singing the praises of second-year prospect Amen Thompson.

The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA's most pleasant surprises this season. They currently sit in the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. Just two years ago this team won 22 games and finished second-to-last in the West.

Amen Thompson is one of the Houston Rockets' best players. He was already one of their best defenders, but he has turned it to another level every time he is gi

Cade Cunningham said it best, they different. … I’ve been able to go against some dudes in my career, and those two guys, man, they’re just pure athleticism.”

To trace the roots of Rockets' rising star Amen Thompson 's super-speed and elite athleticism, you're best served traveling to the concrete courts outside Bancroft Middle School in San Leandro, California.

Amen Thompson had a season-high 23 points and career-high 16 rebounds in Houston's win over Lakers and earned high praise.

The Houston Rockets are celebrating a 119-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers largely in part due to the efforts from second-year pro Amen Thompson. Thompson

The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night.

With Jabari Smith Jr. out with a hand injury, Amen Thompson has a golden opportunity in front of him to cement his place in the Houston Rockets starting lineup — perhaps even for good. Thompson, the fourth overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft,

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has shined since his return from suspension, and is making a case to become a permanent starter moving forward.