Rockets second-year guard Amen Thompson has a left ankle sprain and is expected to miss at least a week, coach Ime Udoka said Monday. Thompson underwent an MRI which showed no break but revealed swelling in his ankle,

Amen Thompson has emerged as one of the NBA's most improved players and one of the Houston Rockets' most essential pieces in recent months. Houston's second-year guard saw his professional progress halted Saturday night.

Ime Udoka says Amen Thompson will be re-evaluated in one week. He says all imaging on the ankle looked good. “Just some swelling and pain, obviously.” Tari, Jabari will