Not long ago, the Rockets were one of the worst teams in the NBA. But by building around young talent, they’ve fundamentally ...

In just his second NBA season, Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson is already drawing consideration for All-Defensive ...

As a rookie, Thompson would often chafe at his head coach’s blistering critiques. “Sometimes he’ll look at you like he is ...

Locked in. That's how Amen Thompson describes the state he must enter to defend the NBA's most prolific scorers - something ...

Can Amen Thompson stop Stephen Curry in the Rockets-Warriors playoff clash? We break down the key stats and matchup dynamics.

The Houston Rockets are back in the playoffs for the first time in five years, where they hope to do more than just participate. The Rockets want their revenge ...

When the Rockets play against the Warriors during the first round of the playoffs, all eyes are on four-time NBA champion ...

The Houston Rockets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season, and there are many reasons as to why ...

Williams, meanwhile, is an Amen Thompson-lite as an athletic positional shapeshifter who somehow started at center for three weeks without the Thunder missing a beat. I mentioned Green above ...

He's been a trustworthy defender all of his career, but he's no Amen Thompson standing here today. Steph Curry hasn't been his usual shoot-em-dead self against the Rockets in the postseason.

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