Thompson, 22, earned a First-Team All-Defense nod Thursday, capping off a fantastic second NBA season. Houston's 6-foot-9 Swiss Army Knife defended small point guards, lengthy wings, and sturdy ...

Rockets All-Defensive wing Amen Thompson could be a consistent three-point shot away from taking the next leap to All-NBA.

Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson arrive prior to the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images ...

And it was Thompson who sparked the Rockets' first-half defensive frenzy. He became the fifth player to post 25 points, 5 steals and 3 blocks in a playoff game since 1974, when blocks became official.

Amen Thompson is making Stephen Curry's life miserable, and Rockets are not backing down vs. Warriors Golden State still leads the series 3-2, but Houston is making them earn every inch ...

Amen Thompson has emerged as one of the Houston Rockets’ most impactful players, so much so that the team considers the second-year pro “untouchable” in any trade talks, even as they search ...

Thompson was a revelation in his second season, averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, while emerging as one of the league's best and most versatile defenders.

Last season, the Detroit Pistons saw one of their core prospects emerge in a big way in Cade Cunningham. As the team prepares to build off its historic turnarou ...

Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson find themselves in the top 20 when it comes to best dunks of the season for 2024-25.

Despite these achievements, Houston's biggest takeaway this season was the development of budding two-way star Amen Thompson, who established himself as a franchise cornerstone this postseason.

Amen's qualifier is notable. Both Thompson twins are eligible to compete for Team USA in upcoming international competitions, including the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Amen, in particular ...