Rockets Bet Big on Amen Thompson | Houston Rockets News

Houston Rockets just handed Amen Thompson a five-year, $208 million contract — the biggest in franchise history — betting big on his growth as a three-point shooter while cementing him as the future backcourt leader alongside Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason. Thompson, a 2023 fourth overall pick, averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists last season while leading the league in minutes and flirting with Defensive Player of the Year honors. With Kevin Durant also on board, the Rockets are stacking their roster for a championship window, trusting Thompson’s defense and playmaking to anchor their rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/973a8a1c15b21e41