Amen Thompson thrives in starting role as Rockets hold off LeBron James, Lakers
Rockets guard Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points vs. the Lakers and Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 rebounds) flourished in his new starting role.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Confirmed starter Sunday
Thompson is in the Rockets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thompson has finished serving a two-game suspension due to an on-court altercation he had with Tyler Herro against the Heat on Sunday,
Rockets’ Amen Thompson’s Suspension Comes at a Tough Time for Houston
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson is expected to be suspended, and it comes at a rough point in the season for the team.
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson says fight with Miami's Tyler Herro wasn't personal
Amen Thompson said 'a little grabbing' set off his fight with Tyler Herro in a tense game where five players and two coaches were ejected.
With Jabari Smith Jr. out, Amen Thompson takes over as Houston’s starting power forward
With Jabari Smith Jr. out at least a month due to injury, Amen Thompson is now Houston’s starter at power forward for the foreseeable future.
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson's Return is Timely
The Houston Rockets' loss to the Boston Celtics wasn't the only bad news on Friday. Ime Udoka reported that Jabari Smith broke his hand during shootaround Friday morning and will undergo surgery. It has been reported that Smith could be out for 4-8 weeks as he recovers from the injury.
How the Houston Rockets Can Handle Jabari Smith Jr.’s Injury
Houston Rockets starting power forward Jabari Smith Jr. broke his hand and requires surgery, sidelining him for four to eight weeks. Earlier in the season, Smith occasionally looked out of place in the starting lineup.
Rockets Enter New Year With Depth Depleted
On Sunday, the Rockets narrowly avoided defeat, holding off the Los Angeles Lakers in the final minute to win, 119-115. The ...
Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight
The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a ...
Amen Thompson, Terry Rozier suspended, several fined after Heat-Rockets fight Sunday
Amen Thompson has been suspended two games while Terry Rozier has been suspended one for their roles in Sunday's fight ...
Amen Thompson throws Tyler Herro to court, leading to brawl, ejections in Heat-Rockets
Two Rockets players — Thompson and Jalen Green — were ejected along with Udoka and Rockets assistant coach Ben Sullivan. The ...
Green has 33 points, VanVleet’s late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers
Jalen Green had 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 ...
Four Rockets, Heat Players Ejected After Amen Thompson Throws Tyler Herro to Floor
As a result of the skirmish, four players (and two coaches) were ejected, including Herro and Terry Rozier from the Heat, as ...