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Reaction: Rockets stunningly draft Cam Whitmore at No. 20 to pair with Amen Thompson

A few days ago, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson were said to be in close competition for the No. 4 pick. Somehow, Houston emerged with both on draft night. #Rockets

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‘Win at any cost’: Amen Thompson reacts to joining Rockets in 2023 NBA draft

“I thought I saw family over there, and I thought I saw a future in Houston,” new #Rockets draft pick Amen Thompson told reporters. “So it's great to be there.”

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Twin Brothers Amen, Ausar Thompson Make History With Top-Five NBA Draft Selections

Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson are in rarified air after their draft destinies were revealed.

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Michael Jordan played role in Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson NBA Draft choice

The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller after advice given by owner Michael Jordan, who was sold on the Alabama talent over Scoot Henderson who dropped to third

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NBA analysts react to Rockets drafting Amen Thompson at No. 4 overall

Unlike 2022, there was no late drama in the 2023 draft order. This time, the #Rockets got their man in Amen Thompson, and NBA analysts and fans widely praised the pick.

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PHOTOS: Amen Thompson enjoys NBA draft night, selection by Rockets

Amen Thompson fulfilled a lifelong dream with his selection by the #Rockets at No. 4 overall in the 2023 NBA draft. Here’s a look at his immediate reaction.

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2023 NBA draft: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Here’s how to watch, along with what to watch for from a #Rockets perspective, when the 2023 NBA draft tips off on Thursday night. Houston is slated to pick at No. 4 and No. 20 overall.

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PHOTOS: Amen, Ausar Thompson take in New York spotlight ahead of 2023 NBA draft

In the days leading up to his probable #Rockets draft selection, Amen Thompson is taking in the sights of New York with his twin brother, Ausar Thompson.

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Thursday’s NBA draft-day rumors: Rockets expectations for June 22

Entering NBA draft night, there’s some late intrigue as to whether Amen Thompson or Brandon Miller will be the best prospect available at No. 4. Here’s our final #Rockets rumors roundup.

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Wednesday’s NBA draft-eve rumors: Rockets intel for June 21

Amen Thompson looks increasingly like the #Rockets frontrunner at No. 4 overall, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo. As the pre-draft period enters its final hours, here’s where things stand.

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NBA mock draft: Hornets and Blazers have big decisions

LOS ANGELES — They're in the gym, at the games, studying film and speaking to league insiders. The writers who cover these NBA teams, the ones picking in the first round, know what teams need. They know who could be available. They know what types of players these executives like…

Los Angeles Times

2023 NBA mock drafts, final update: Houston Rockets pick projections

As the NBA’s 2023 pre-draft period enters its final hours, here’s one last look at #Rockets pick projections. Amen Thompson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are popular choices.

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Tuesday’s NBA draft-week rumors: New Rockets intel for June 20

”He’s the best athlete anyone has ever seen,” a #Rockets source tells @JTGatlin of Amen Thompson. Here’s our roundup of Tuesday’s draft-week rumors.

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Monday’s NBA draft-week rumors: Latest Rockets tidbits on June 19

The #Rockets could trade Thursday’s No. 20 selection for a future first-round draft pick, @NBADraftWass reports. Here’s our roundup of Monday’s draft-week rumors.

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2023 NBA mock drafts, mid-June update: Houston Rockets pick projections

Is Villanova’s Cam Whitmore making a late charge? Entering draft week, some mocks have the #Rockets selecting Whitmore over Amen Thompson at No. 4 overall.

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 9.0: Final update with Kobe Bufkin, Bilal Coulibaly and Dereck Lively rising

Find out who your favorite NBA team may select on June 22.

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Podcast: HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Rockets’ 2023 offseason targets

Are the #Rockets zeroing in on Amen Thompson? In today’s podcast, NBA writer @MikeAScotto offers fresh insight on Houston’s plans in the 2023 draft and free agency.

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Joe Cowley’s annual ‘Mock Draft Surely to Go Wrong by Pick No. 4’

The Bulls don’t own a pick as of now, but stay tuned. Maybe, just maybe, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has a big swing in him leading up to next Thursday.

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Report: Rockets could explore Zion Williamson trade involving No. 4 pick

“In my conversations, the name Zion Williamson has come up as a potential trade target for Houston,“ NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe writes. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets high on Amen Thompson as No. 4 draft pick

“I’ve heard the #Rockets believe the gap between Amen [Thompson], Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller is not as large as people might assume,” @KellyIko reports.

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Ranking the 2023 NBA Draft’s Top 50 Prospects

The draft is just over a week away. And while the top three prospects have remained in place since SI’s last Big Board update, there’s been plenty of movement below them.

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Report: Top draft prospects Amen, Ausar Thompson to visit Rockets next week

As the NBA’s June 22 draft nears, two of Houston’s potential targets at No. 4 overall — Amen and Ausar Thompson — will reportedly be in town next week. #Rockets

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Top Five Boom-or-Bust NBA Draft Prospects

Victor Wembanyama, the assumed No. 1 pick, headlines the draft, but plenty of enticing talent will likely be available further down the board.

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Report: Orlando could try to trade up for draft pick in Houston’s range

.@MikeAScotto reports that Orlando may try to package its No. 6 and No. 11 picks to trade up into the draft’s top-five selections. Houston, at No. 4, could be an option.

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The Heat are the best No. 8 seed in league history no matter else what happens in the NBA Finals

The NBA playoffs expanded to include 16 teams in 1984 and no 8-seeds have ever won the championship.

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