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Rockets Rookie Amen Thompson Making Waves With Defensive Impact

Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson showcases defensive prowess and potential for growth in the NBA.

PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 123-110 win over Rockets

The best photos from the Thunder's 123-110 win over the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024

Player grades: Thunder complete 16-point comeback in 123-110 win over Rockets

Player grades for the Thunder's 123-110 win over the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024

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Thunder at Rockets, Feb. 25: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In the first of two straight games between the teams, MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the surging Thunder (39-17) into Houston on Sunday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2024

Rockets continue finding spark from rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

“I thought the young guys coming in changed the game with their defense,” Fred VanVleet says of Houston’s rookies. “They definitely gave us a big spark.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson show grit as Rockets rally past Suns

One night after struggling massively in the paint, Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, 16 rebounds) and the Rockets flipped the script in Friday’s gritty win over Phoenix.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

Staying the course: As Rockets resume play, Fred VanVleet, Ime Udoka focused on internal growth

“The best version of this team we haven’t seen yet,” Fred VanVleet says of the Rockets. “That leaves opportunities for everybody.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2024

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Rockets at Pelicans, Feb. 22: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet is back in the lineup as Houston (24-30) looks to turn things around after the All-Star break, starting Thursday in New Orleans.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2024

After further review, Ime Udoka opts against changing Houston’s starting lineup

Entering the All-Star break, Ime Udoka had hinted at a potential change to Houston’s starting lineup. But he ultimately decided against it, at least for now.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2024

Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore rejoin Rockets; Tari Eason still sidelined

#Rockets regulars Fred VanVleet and Cam Whitmore are cleared to return from their injuries after the All-Star break, but Tari Eason remains sidelined.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2024

Updated Houston Rockets roster, salaries entering 2024 offseason

With Steven Adams now on the roster, here’s where the Rockets stand with payroll and player salaries entering the 2024 NBA offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 20, 2024

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka considers potential lineup changes

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka considers lineup changes to boost team performance after recent struggles. Player analysis and potential replacements ...

Ime Udoka hints at potential lineup, rotation changes for Rockets

Ime Udoka: “Maybe I have to look at the rotation and the lineup I have out there starting, and try to get five competitors out there at one time.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2024

Amen Thompson electric, but Rockets continue road misery in Memphis

Rookie guard Amen Thompson (19 points, 12 rebounds, 53% FG) was outstanding, but Houston’s road misery continued versus lowly Memphis.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2024

Rockets at Grizzlies, Feb. 14: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets are 3-0 versus the Grizzlies this season, though they will be missing Fred VanVleet, Tari Eason, and Cam Whitmore on Wednesday in Memphis.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 13, 2024

Reaction: Rockets beat Knicks before buzzer as Aaron Holiday erupts late

Aaron Holiday scored 11 clutch fourth-quarter points versus the Knicks, including the winning free throws with 0.3 seconds left, as Houston ended its losing streak.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2024

Knicks at Rockets, Feb. 12: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After a winless road trip, the Rockets could get Alperen Sengun (lower back pain) back in the lineup when they host Jalen Brunson and the Knicks on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2024

Alperen Sengun, Cam Whitmore sidelined for Rockets by short-term injuries

Alperen Sengun (lower back) and Cam Whitmore (right ankle) each missed Saturday’s Rockets-Hawks game, but neither injury appears serious, per Ime Udoka.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2024

Adding injury to insult: Rockets lose game to lowly Raptors, Cam Whitmore to ankle sprain

The Rockets are now a woeful 5-19 on the road this season, and the loss of Cam Whitmore (right ankle sprain) added injury to insult in Toronto.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2024

Rockets at Raptors, Feb. 9: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet (left adductor strain) will have to watch his tribute video from the sidelines when Houston makes its only visit of the season to Toronto.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2024

In close loss at Indiana, Rockets find late spark from Jalen Green, Amen Thompson

Jalen Green (30 points) and Amen Thompson (13 points, 13 rebounds) were dynamic, but Houston’s frantic comeback bid came up just short in Indiana.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2024

Rockets coach Ime Udoka expects Fred VanVleet (adductor strain) to miss about a week

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (left adductor strain) is expected to miss about a week of game action, according to head coach Ime Udoka.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 5, 2024

Rockets at Pacers, Feb. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets are just 5-17 on the road this season, and the task becomes more difficult in Indiana with Fred VanVleet (left adductor strain) sidelined.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2024

Rockets assistant Ben Sullivan guides Amen Thompson’s rookie growth

“Amen [Thompson] is such a great person,” Ben Sullivan says. “He has a tremendous amount of maturity for a young person coming into this league.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2024

Rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore set career highs as Rockets blast Raptors

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (25 points, 6 rebounds) each set career-highs Friday as Houston routed Toronto.

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