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The former Villanova standout slid down draft boards Thursday night despite his billing as one of the top prospects in the 2023 class.

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

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If Houston wants even more salary cap space in 2023, it could potentially lead to the departure of a #Rockets veteran such as Kevin Porter Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, or KJ Martin.

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.

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…