Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (illness) picked up an illness since returning to the court from an ankle injury and it has forced him to miss two games so far. He has now been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking his third consecutive absence. The rookie has only appeared in five games so far this season, so he hasn't been able to progress as quickly as expected. While he's out, Aaron Holiday should remain as the backup point guard while Reggie Bullock may see a few minutes as well.
Amen Thompson Tagged As Questionable Versus Grizzlies
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (illness) returned on Monday from a 15-game absence due to an ankle sprain, then he picked up an illness afterward and was forced to miss their game on Wednesday. Now, he's tagged as questionable for the Friday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Thompson has yet to crack the starting lineup and he hasn't received more than 21 minutes. Injuries, and now this illness, have derailed his growth through the early part of the season. The minutes will likely be split between Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason off of the bench with the latter being a better streaming option. Thompson's fantasy value only exists in dynasty or keeper leagues at this moment.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (ankle) was recalled to the main roster. The 20-year-old had appeared in four games this season, averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. However, he tweaked his ankle in early November and hasn't suited up for the big club since. That said, Thompson could see meaningful minutes for the Rockets at some point. But that likely won't be anytime soon, so his fantasy value in anything outside of dynasty formats is limited.
Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) is out for Friday's In-Season Tournament game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Thompson left Nov. 1's game with what amounted to a Grade 2 right ankle sprain and was later given a two-to-four week recovery timetable. 2023's No. 4 overall pick could be inching closer to a return, after we last heard that he shed a walking boot on Nov. 7. Thompson is not a must-stash fantasy commodity in redraft leagues on the 6-3 Rockets, who are undefeated in six games during the month of November. Sunday's road encounter with the Los Angeles Lakers marks the next chance for a return. Aaron Holiday has been a more consistent member of head coach Ime Udoka's rotation without Thompson, but Tari Eason's role could eventually begin to grow following a late start to the year with a stress fracture in his left leg.
Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) was seen without a walking boot on his injured right ankle at Tuesday's practice. Thompson is not even one week into his supposed 2-4-week return timetable from a Grade 2 ankle sprain, so this is certainly a great sign regarding his recovery. Houston's next game comes on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers, but we'd expect the No. 4 overall pick to require more time than that for a possible return. The Rockets should provide another update on Thompson's progress ahead of Wednesday's affair. Aaron Holiday has seen the most consistent bump in playing time amid the rookie's absence, but 20.1 minutes per game across the past two contests that Thompson has missed isn't enough for fantasy relevance.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said after Wednesday's 128-119 win over the Charlotte Hornets that guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain during the third quarter of the game. As USA Today's Ben DuBose points out, Thompson experienced the same injury to the opposite ankle during the summer league and was given a two-to-four-week timetable for that one. It's a tough setback for the 2023 No. 4 overall pick, who was getting his feet wet with averages of 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 16.8 minutes over four games of his first NBA action. We don't yet have a concrete timeline for Thompson, but it's probably safe to rule him out on Saturday versus the Sacramento Kings based on the severity of his sprain. Assuming Thompson misses at least a handful of games, more playing time should be a available for Jae'Sean Tate among others off Houston's bench. First-round rookie Cam Whitmore is a name to watch closely.
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (ankle) exited early in Wednesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick logged only 13 minutes before his premature departure because of a sprained right ankle, finishing with just four points. Houston doesn't play again until Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings, so there's a chance he may play. However, the Rockets can make do without him, meaning the team might play it safe by keeping him off the floor for at least a few games. If that's the case, Jae'Sean Tate could see more work, although his fantasy ceiling isn't high by any means.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson injured his ankle during his first Summer League action and was shut down immediately afterward. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the rookie guard is healthy again and he'll be ready to go when training camp rolls around. He's expected to be a big part of this team's future and he's been working on his shooting leading up to his first season. The two main areas of his game that he's worked on already are the weaknesses that were pointed out on draft day. His shooting and pace of play need fine-tuned, and the Rockets' coaches are already on top of it,
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (ankle) will miss the remainder of Summer League. The rookie got his first taste of NBA action on Friday in the win over the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 16 points, five assists, four blocks, and three steals in 28 minutes. However, he suffered a Grade 2 sprain in his left ankle and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Thompson will be in a boot for a week and is looking at a three-to-four-week recovery. Fortunately, things could have been worse, and he should be ready to go for the start of the 2023-24 campaign, barring a setback.
Amen Thompson Likely Done For Rest Of Summer League
According to Kelly Iko and Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Rockets are "very likely" to keep forward Amen Thompson out for the remainder of Summer League. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick had a solid showing in his unofficial NBA debut against the Trail Blazers on Friday, logging 16 points, five assists, four blocks, and three steals in 28 minutes. Unfortunately, Thompson's night ended abruptly because of a left ankle injury. It's understandable why Houston is considering sitting him, even if the injury isn't serious. However, an official update should come after he receives an MRI on Saturday.
