By all accounts, the Houston Rockets seem to be locked in as contenders next season. Despite the off-loading of longtime ...

Rockets All-Defensive wing Amen Thompson could be a consistent three-point shot away from taking the next leap to All-NBA.

Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson arrive prior to the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images ...

Amen Thompson, 22, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft, has already established himself as a dominant defensive force and is just starting to scratch the surface of his offensive potential.

And it was Thompson who sparked the Rockets' first-half defensive frenzy. He became the fifth player to post 25 points, 5 steals and 3 blocks in a playoff game since 1974, when blocks became official.

Thompson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and twin brother of Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, ranked in the top three on the Rockets in points (15.7), rebounds (6.9), assists (3.3 ...

Amen Thompson is making Stephen Curry's life miserable, and Rockets are not backing down vs. Warriors Golden State still leads the series 3-2, but Houston is making them earn every inch ...

Amen Thompson has emerged as one of the Houston Rockets’ most impactful players, so much so that the team considers the second-year pro “untouchable” in any trade talks, even as they search ...

Thompson was a revelation in his second season, averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, while emerging as one of the league's best and most versatile defenders.

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has taken the league by storm in his first two seasons. Thompson was recently named to the first-team all defensive team this week. He is the 5th Rocket player ...

Amen's qualifier is notable. Both Thompson twins are eligible to compete for Team USA in upcoming international competitions, including the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Second-year Rockets wing Amen Thompson, already a rising two-way star, gently needled Golden State fans after Houston had secured a second straight victory to stave off elimination.