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.

The Houston Rockets have been one of the best and most exciting teams in the entire league this year, largely due to its rapidly-improving core of talented youn