Can second-year Rockets star Amen Thompson earn All-Defensive First Team honors, or even NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Thompson (rest) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Lakers.

The Houston Rockets have grown into one of the best teams in the league, and it's all thanks to the team's defensive mindset.

Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Warriors superstar Steph Curry joined Houston’s team leaders by offering high praise for the defensive impact of Rockets ...

Stokes Teammate of the Year Award on Tuesday. Current NBA players will select the winner from these 12 finalists (six ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Amen Thompson finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 121-110 on ...

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson continues to dazzle in his second ... percentage points from a season ago, though.) And you can still see the makings of a hellacious player who's on his ...

This decline exemplifies how the introduction of a key player can disrupt existing chemistry and player output. The Dilemma of Too Many Options The return of Amen Thompson presents unique challenges ...