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

Thompson was initially cleared to play in this contest, but the Rockets will change course and sit him out for a second straight time. The Rockets are resting multiple key players as well, leaving the ...

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.

Amen Thompson has shown why he should be in the running for Defensive Player of the Year, and the last two games should leave no doubt.

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) sits on the bench after leaving the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the ...

Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson each scored eight points to lead Houston. The Rockets are 11-1 in their last 12 games. The Suns are 11 th in the West as they’ve split their last 12 games.

The Phoenix Suns host the Houston Rockets Sunday in 11th place in the West, one game out of the 10th and final play-in spot.

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson continues to dazzle in his second NBA season. Thompson, 22, is averaging 14 points and ...

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson continues to dazzle in his second NBA season. Thompson, 22, is averaging 14 points and 8.3 rebounds per game so far this season for the Rockets. ESPN analysts ...

The Houston Rockets hit the road to face the Utah Jazz on Thursday for their second and final encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Rockets previously fell 124-115 on the road against the Jazz ...