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Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finds strength, role model in older brother Troy Thompson Jr.

“He is the blueprint and role model, for me,” Amen Thompson says of his older brother. “Growing up in Oakland, my family tried to keep me away from certain things, and he was a big part of that.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

Cam Whitmore reacts to joining Rockets: ‘I wanted to be in Houston’

“I told them (before the draft), I wanted to be in Houston,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells @SportsVanessa. “The fit, the people, I fell in love. I was just so comfortable.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

‘Nothing is handed out’: Ime Udoka vows to make Rockets earn playing time

“Nothing is handed out anymore,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Houston’s phase-two approach to its rebuild. “Some guys will play different roles than they have been.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

Ime Udoka reacts to Rockets drafting Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson

“They bring a ton of things to the table,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s rookies. “I stress a defensive mentality, which they already have. Use their athleticism to their advantage.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Amen Thompson’s Rockets, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs to meet twice in NBA’s 2023 preseason

Top rookies Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson won’t meet in summer league, but they will face off in two October exhibitions between the #Rockets and Spurs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Amen Thompson to wear No. 1 jersey, Cam Whitmore No. 7 for Rockets

With Jabari Smith Jr. switching to the No. 10 jersey, newly drafted #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will take the vacated No. 1 uniform. Cam Whitmore will be No. 7.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Houston Rockets' 13-man NBA free agency shopping list including James Harden

The shortlist is stacking up at the Houston Rockets, with 13 top NBA talents on new head coach Ime Udoka's radar as free agency negotiations prepare to get under on June 30

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Report: James Harden’s Latest Free Agency Outlook With Rockets Adding Amen Thompson

Houston reportedly is still interested in the former MVP after selecting another guard with the No. 4 draft pick.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2023

Rockets are reportedly interested in Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves

It won't necessarily be easy for the Lakers to re-sign Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

New Rockets targets emerge in NBA’s 2023 free agency

2023 #Rockets free agency targets reportedly include names like Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, Dillon Brooks, and Jakob Poeltl.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2023