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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant clarified why he went “rogue” during a key late-game possession involving teammate Amen Thompson in the team’s 117–113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic last Sunday. Durant addressed the moment during an appearance on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, explaining the decision that circulated widely on social […]

The season has not turned any better for the Dallas Mavericks, who are grasping at straws to get anything going. They lost a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks, 113-111, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday to drop to 4-13, including 3-8 at home. Simply put, the Mavericks cannot win without Anthony Davis and Kyrie […]

The Houston Rockets walked off the floor with Reed Sheppard looking sensational, but Amen Thompson didn’t seem impressed, at least not in a serious way. His mix of honesty, swagger, and playful toughness stole the conversation after the Rockets’ win over the Washington Wizards. Nothing about his message was subtle. Nothing about it was soft. […]

For a team with championship aspirations, losing your veteran point guard right before the season starts feels like a nightmare. So much so, that the injury to Fred VanVleet shaved three victories off the Houston Rockets’ projected win total in Vegas. VanVleet was the Rockets’ most valuable postseason performer last year, and the most experienced […]

Kevin Durant has reached a point in his career where reflection meets acceptance, and his recent comments show that even one of basketball’s greatest scorers understands the value of adapting. The 37-year-old Houston Rockets forward said he would be open to coming off the bench one day if it meant helping a contending team. “Yes, […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duran may be in good standing with the organization. However, that isn’t the case with Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson. That was on full display on Friday when Duren was kicked out off the game for getting into a fight with Thompson. The fracas led a referee to say on repeat, […]

The Houston Rockets took a big gamble with their opening game starting lineup. Ime Udoka ran out a starting unit featuring four 6-foot-11 players and a 6-foot-7 point guard. Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun have both spent most of their careers at the five, and even Jabari Smith Jr. has typically been looked at as […]

The Houston Rockets are about to roll out one of the tallest, lengthiest starting lineups in NBA history when they begin the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Without Fred VanVleet entering the new season at the point guard spot, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is committing to his big […]

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is showing that his “sacrifice” with the Houston Rockets goes way beyond buckets and box scores. His recent decision to take a discount caught many by surprise, including Rockets guard Amen Thompson, who was unaware of the move until a reporter mentioned it. The moment revealed Durant’s quiet leadership style and […]

The Houston Rockets have spent the last several seasons rebuilding from the ground up: enduring the pain of youth, lottery disappointments, and a long list of growing pains that come with starting over. But in 2025, things feel different in Houston. They’re not a rebuilding team anymore. They’re a group ready to contend, armed with […]

In two straight seasons, Amen Thompson has gone from high-flying highlight maker to headline grabber for all the wrong reasons. Last year, the Houston Rockets guard was ejected after a heated exchange with Miami’s Tyler Herro. This week, he found himself in another physical dust-up, this time with a much smaller Pelicans guard, Jose Alvarado. […]

NBA preseason is a time for teams to re-integrate new pieces, for players to jell with one another, and for everyone to get up to game speed. This is not the time to let emotions run high, considering how, in the grand scheme of the 2025-26 season, these games carry so little meaning. But don’t […]

LeBron James had reached “unc” status before the Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar, ever made it to the NBA.  In fact, the Thompson twins were born just around eight months before the Lakers star made his debut in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thus, it’s not difficult to see how the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for a breakout season, with Amen Thompson at the center of the excitement. In a recent expert poll, the young forward earned 59 points, leading all candidates by a wide margin. Analysts believe his rapid development will be crucial to the Rockets’ playoff push, positioning Amen Thompson as the […]

The Houston Rockets did not have to make a blockbuster trade or huge free agency signing this offseason. Following a 52-win campaign and hard-fought effort against a seasoned Golden State Warriors squad brimming with big-game experience, many fans would have understood if the organization kept the young core intact and trusted natural development to run […]

The Houston Rockets have undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent NBA history. Adding Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason has pushed the team from a rebuilding squad into a dark-horse contender in the Western Conference. On paper, this is a roster with star power, versatility, and depth at almost […]

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets are a franchise with ambition, swagger, and newfound expectations. After acquiring Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith in the offseason, while also keeping faith in their young core of Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., the Rockets are no longer an afterthought in the Western Conference. They’re a […]

In an NBA offseason full of bombshells, few teams made louder noise than the Houston Rockets. After years of steady rebuilding, Houston flipped its trajectory in stunning fashion. General manager Rafael Stone abandoned the long view in favor of a full-throttle push for contention, acquiring 36-year-old superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that instantly […]

The Houston Rockets are going to be one of the teams to watch for next season. The trade for Kevin Durant could potentially put them over the top as the best team in the Western Conference next season. Rockets’ general manager Rafael Stone recently spoke to the media about Durant. “Kevin impacts the game on […]

NBA players and brothers Ausar and Amen Thompson made waves about the national team they are considering representing at international competitions. Amen and Ausar revealed that they are considering Jamaica as the national team they will represent for future FIBA and Olympic competitions. Their father is Jamaican and the twin brothers already began the citizenship […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone face a big decision early this offseason regarding Fred Vanvleet. The Rockets guard wants to stay with the team and have them pick up his $44.9 million team option. He helped Alperen Sengun keep Houston’s offense afloat against the Golden State Warriors, proving his value in the […]

Draymond Green is one of the most polarizing players in NBA history, even among his opponents. The loud, physical, and uber-talented forward has made his fair share of enemies on the court, but after the Golden State Warriors’ first-round series victory over the Houston Rockets, Green handed out praise to the young and scrappy Rockets. […]

The Houston Rockets’ season has officially ended, and the trade rumors are already swirling for a franchise on the rise. Despite the bitter Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, year two under head coach Ime Udoka was a resounding success. The Rockets won 52 games and finished with the No. 2 seed […]

The Houston Rockets’ season ended in a 103-89 Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, where Stephen Curry shined in the second half before congratulating forward Amen Thompson for an impressive performance. Perhaps a silver lining for Rockets fans enduring their exit to the Warriors. Thompson’s 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds, and […]

After a gutsy Game 6 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 6, Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson trolled his hometown fanbase in San Francisco. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets to victory, scoring a team-high 29 points while Steven Adams’ 17 points and five rebounds led the bench in Friday’s 115-107 win against the […]

In Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, Amen Thompson had himself a game. With his team facing elimination if they dropped another game to Steve Kerr’s squad, the Rockets came out of the gates ready to rock, scoring 40 in the first half plus 36 more in the second to lead Houston past Stephen […]

The Houston Rockets are completely dominating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their NBA playoffs series, and Amen Thompson has been outstanding so far in the game. The Rockets are trailing 3-1 in the series, so they need to win to force Game 6 back in San Francisco. Thompson is certainly doing his […]

The Houston Rockets are still alive in the NBA Playoffs this season, but they will need a miracle to move on to the next round. After the No. 2 seed split its opening two games at home, the Golden State Warriors picked up a pair of gritty wins in The Bay to take a 3-1 […]

While the Houston Rockets have not yet been eliminated from the playoffs as they currently trail the Golden State Warriors, 3-1, in their opening round series, they are primed to make a potential major offseason trade. With the Rockets potentially hunting for a star player for them to take the next step, it will almost […]

In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s unfortunate deep glute contusion, animosity between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets is at an all-time high.  From Warriors fans calling Amen Thompson “dirty” for undercutting Butler to Houston fans chanting “F**k you Draymond Green”, the tension between these two teams and their fanbases has never been […]

Fans expected physicality and testiness in the NBA playoffs showdown between the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets and No. 7 Golden State Warriors, but tension could be nearing a boiling point following Jimmy Butler’s pelvic injury. Defensive stalwart Amen Thompson collided into an airborne Butler during the first quarter of Houston’s Game 2 win. The veteran […]

The Golden State Warriors will be going back home with the series tied, as they were defeated 109-94 in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors were fighting from behind most of the game, but things got scary when Jimmy Butler took a hard fall after Amen Thompson came from under him as he […]

Game 2 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors is going down in Houston on Wednesday night, and the first half was full of drama. One of the biggest moments of the game was when Jimmy Butler went down after a collision with Amen Thompson. Thompson ended up falling underneath Butler while he was […]

The Golden State Warriors weren’t even 10 seconds into the shot clock when a fed up Steve Kerr decided he’d seen enough. The third quarter wasn’t two minutes old, and the Dubs’ two-possession deficient had only extended to seven points since halftime began. There was still ample time for Golden State to not only salvage […]

The Houston Rockets are poised for a playoff run as they stand as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. While the Rockets have had a great regular season, they are a young roster that could be upset with a nightmare matchup. Houston has built a defensive team that has a ton of depth. […]

The Houston Rockets will be facing the Miami Heat tonight, and one of their key players is on the injury report. Amen Thompson is dealing with a left ankle sprain that has led him to miss the last six games for the Rockets. His presence is definitely missed, as he’s been one of the breakout […]

The Houston Rockets are having an exceptional season, and it’s been mostly because of their young guys and the development that they’ve shown. One of the players who is having a solid season is second-year player Amen Thompson, who has become a menace on defense and is starting to figure things out on offense. There […]

The Houston Rockets are still fighting hard for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs, but their hopes of doing so were dealt a huge blow in the aftermath of their 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Rising star Amen Thompson, who’s been playing some of the best two-way […]

Amen Thompson and Jalen Green led the charge on Wednesday as the Houston Rockets dominated the visiting San Antonio Spurs with a 118-106 victory. Thompson, Houston’s 6-foot-6 guard-forward hybrid, showcased his versatility in Wednesday night’s in-state victory. Playing 30 minutes in the Rockets’ comfortable win over San Antonio, Thompson delivered one of the most aggressive […]