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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 […]

The Houston Rockets’ success has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season as Ime Udoka and company sit in fourth place in the Western Conference at the All-Star break. With just 27 games to go, the Rockets are in a good position to avoid the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. […]

For the first time since 2023, Amen and Ausar Thompson teamed up at the 2025 NBA Rising Stars game. However, as representatives of the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons, respectively, the time apart showed itself on the court. While the twins had clear chemistry, Amen Thompson jokingly complained about his brother failing to catch his […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the best stories in the NBA this season, as Ime Udoka has this young squad sitting at 32-15 and  in second place in the Western Conference. The Rockets are young, hungry and have become one of the most fun teams to watch in the NBA on both ends […]

All aboard the Houston Rockets, Amen Thompson hype train. Following a stunning win over the Boston Celtics, Thompson made a ‘Kobe’ admission after hitting the game-winning shot. He finished with 33 points on the night. His performance on Monday, and throughout the season, has caught Danny Green’s attention. The sophomore forward is averaging career-highs in […]

BOSTON — After a tough four-game road trip, the Boston Celtics came home to a surprise on Monday night. Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks drained a career-high 10 3s, which tied a franchise record and helped H-Town prevail 114-112. Although Brooks is having a solid season from 3-point land, Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

The Boston Celtics squandered a 12-point fourth-quarter lead, falling 114-112 to the Houston Rockets after Amen Thompson sank a jumper with 0.7 seconds remaining Monday night at TD Garden. Amen Thompson channeling his inner Kobe Bryant “It’s my first game winner. I feel like Kobe,” said Amen Thompson in his post-game interview who led Houston […]

The Houston Rockets pulled off a huge upset over the Boston Celtics on the road on Monday night thanks to monster performances from Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks. Thompson ended up being the hero for the Rockets as he hit the game-winner with under one second remaining to lift Houston to a 114-112 win. He […]

The Houston Rockets fell prey to the Detroit Pistons on Monday at home, 107-96. While it was just another January game, it was a special one for Rockets forward Amen Thompson and his twin brother, Pistons forward Ausar Thompson. It’s not always they get to share the floor in the NBA, so it was a […]

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has put himself with the likes of Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama thanks to his activity on the glass and defense. Thompson, Davis, and Wembenyama are the only three starters who average 10 or more rebounds, two or more blocks, and one or more steals per game, per StatMuse. Thompson’s […]

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, has done nothing but impress whenever he gets extended run, and […]

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets secured a crucial home win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, thanks to a familiar performance by backup center Steven Adams. Despite limited playing time this season due to recovery from major knee surgery, Adams made a significant impact. “That’s who he has been his whole career,” Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets came away with a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and it marked the return for Amen Thompson after his suspension for his involvement in an altercation with Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, and he had a funny admission after the game. “Those six days I was just […]

The NBA has handed out discipline for the altercation that happened on Dec. 29 between the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets. As a result of throwing Heat guard Tyler Herro to the ground, Rockets’ guard Amen Thompson has been suspended two games without pay. Miami’s Terry Rozier was also suspended one game without pay due […]

The Miami Heat got a big win, 104-100, against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, but the main headline following the game was the altercation between Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson. Both the Heat and the Rockets are currently awaiting potential punishment from the NBA. In the meantime, however, that hasn’t stopped either team from speaking […]

On Sunday evening, the headlines that were going to revolve around an impressive road win by the Miami Heat vs the Houston Rockets instead were hijacked by a late game scuffle between Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson, which resulted in multiple ejections for both teams. Herro and Thompson got locked up while Herro tried to […]

After a fight between Tyler Herro and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson on Sunday night, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler commented on what went down at the end of the Heat’s 104-100 win. Immediately after the dust settled, NBA fans reacted to the Herro and Thompson brawl on social media, and that included Herro’s teammate […]

The Houston Rockets lost to the Miami Heat on Sunday and the biggest highlight of the night didn’t involve a basketball. With around 35 seconds remaining in the fourth, the Rockets were down by five. Miami was about to begin an inbound play, but Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro were suddenly tangled up face to […]

The Miami Heat’s game against the Houston Rockets did not end without fireworks, as Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson got into an altercation that resulted in seven people being ejected. After the game, Herro wanted to keep his answers quick when discussing the altercation. “Just two competitors going at it, playing basketball,” Tyler Herro said, […]

A wild brawl near the end of Sunday’s game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets broke out, mainly sparked by shooting guard Tyler Herro and forward Amen Thompson. With just under a minute left in the contest, a commotion between the two players happened in front of the Heat’s bench, resulting in several […]

Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka’s first NBA head coaching job did not end well but he has since turned the Houston Rockets into a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. Roughly one month into the 2024-2025 season, Udoka has led the Rockets to a 12-6 record, good for fifth in the league through […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a good start in the 2024-2025 NBA season, and if they keep on this pace, the organization will want to consider adding ahead of the trade deadline. The Rockets have many young pieces to use in a potential trade, but that does not mean that they are willing […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the pleasant surprises of the NBA season this year, as Ime Udoka and company are off to an 8-4 start on the season. They are having a lot of success despite a very young team led by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. Oftentimes, a young team that its […]

With the second round of the NBA playoffs over, every team that deployed a high-impact rookie has already been eliminated. Still, the 2023 NBA Draft class lived up to expectations. A generational prospect (Victor Wembanyama) proved that he was worth the hype, and a number of young teams have exciting young cores to look forward […]