“Best days of my life”: Ascendant Thompson twins relish return to Bay Area for NBA All-Star weekend
San Leandro natives Amen and Ausar Thompson were AAU stars in the East Bay as children: “I was really trying to make it to this event this year, just because it’s in the Bay” ...
NBA’s Thompson twins completely baffle reporter Taylor Rooks in All-Star prank
The Thompson twins had NBA reporter Taylor Rooks confused in San Francisco for All Star Weekend, as they wouldn’t truly ...
Rockets' Amen Thompson to Play in All-Star Game
Despite losing with Team M in the Rising Stars Challenge, Rockets guard Amen Thompson has been chosen as a wild card by coach Candace Parker to compete in Sunday's All-Star Game.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Logs 11 points in Rising Stars
Thompson tallied 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), two assists and two rebounds over 2:37 of court time during Team M's 40-39 loss to Team G League in the Rising Stars semifinal. It was a disappointing loss ...
Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson soak in moment, compete against each other in Rising Stars Challenge
NBA All-Star events are often derided for a lack of competitiveness, but Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson showed no mercy, even to his own teammate. He backed down Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard and ...
Pistons' Ausar Thompson, Team M eliminated in Rising Stars semifinals
In a reunion with his brother Amen Thompson, Pistons' second-year forward Ausar Thompson and Team M came up short in the Rising Stars game.
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Rockets’ Amen Thompson named January’s Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month
the team had a strong January. Last month, the Rockets went 11-4. Second-year pro Amen Thompson played a major role in Houston’s success, specifically on defense. For his outstanding efforts ...
Amen Thompson’s triple-double helps Rockets rally for 119-111 win over Suns
Amen Thompson had a triple-double of 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Houston Rockets used a big run late to get ...
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Amen Thompson continues to make strides
Ime Udoka inserted Amen Thompson into the lineup and it’s become apparent the Rockets have another budding young star in the mix. John McKechnie, RotoWire.com Amen Thompson’s rise has lifted ...
In Rising Stars and beyond, Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard share growing bond in Houston
Rockets prospects Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard enjoyed competing against each other in the Rising Stars challenge at the ...
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Amen Thompson doesn’t need a jump shot to be an NBA star for Rockets
Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more ... It wasn’t hard to come up with a list of reasons for why Amen Thompson could bust in the NBA when he entered the 2023 draft.
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Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard ready for friendly Rising Stars competition
Amen can’t really shoot but he wears pink shoes so he thinks he looks cool,” Sheppard said. “They’re fuchsia!” Thompson retorted from the court, and playfully threw a basketball at ...