Rockets Lock Down Amen Thompson | Houston Rockets News

Houston Rockets just locked down Amen Thompson with a massive 5-year, $208M extension — complete with a 10% trade kicker — signaling their full commitment to building around him. Drafted 4th in 2023, Thompson’s been elite: averaging 14.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, and 4 APG across 210 games. His breakout came in 2025-26, when he averaged 18.3 PPG, nearly 8 RPG, and over 5 APG while dominating defensively. With the Rockets aiming for that elusive first-round playoff breakthrough next season — they finished 52-30 last year but fell short — this deal could be the key to unlocking sustained success. Opening night against Dallas on Oct. 21? Expect big things from Thompson and the team’s new direction. 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/3e10e06f09101575