thompson - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/thompson/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 thompson - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/thompson/ 32 32 103504436 Amen Thompson learning alarming lesson that may force Rockets to act https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-learning-alarming-lesson-that-may-force-rockets-to-act/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-learning-alarming-lesson-that-may-force-rockets-to-act Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bffdd8f27afa250b8e208e4488cc14f5 As the Houston Rockets have asked Amen Thompson to take on a more ball-heavy role this season, his defense has suffered in a major way.

The post Amen Thompson learning alarming lesson that may force Rockets to act first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson learning alarming lesson that may force Rockets to act appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1062451 The NBA is making an Amen Thompson realization that Rockets fans know well https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-nba-is-making-an-amen-thompson-realization-that-rockets-fans-know-well/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nba-is-making-an-amen-thompson-realization-that-rockets-fans-know-well Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:20 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a3f7cdda30604095c1e485d9032c34fe The Houston Rockets are on a five-game winning streak. During that time, Amen Thompson has proven himself to be a cornerstone.

The post The NBA is making an Amen Thompson realization that Rockets fans know well first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The NBA is making an Amen Thompson realization that Rockets fans know well appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1060004 ESPN endorses Rockets rising star Amen Thompson for yet another accolade https://houstonnewmedia.org/espn-endorses-rockets-rising-star-amen-thompson-for-yet-another-accolade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=espn-endorses-rockets-rising-star-amen-thompson-for-yet-another-accolade Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e9627451f3a4a26d3d1c9a9e7fe55f5f As the Houston Rockets attempt to rally around their young core, ESPN believes that Amen Thompson is ready to take another leap.

The post ESPN endorses Rockets rising star Amen Thompson for yet another accolade first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post ESPN endorses Rockets rising star Amen Thompson for yet another accolade appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1058584 Amen Thompson opens his case for coveted award with dream performance vs Mavericks https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-opens-his-case-for-coveted-award-with-dream-performance-vs-mavericks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-opens-his-case-for-coveted-award-with-dream-performance-vs-mavericks Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:01:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3373671f4be9d2e4e1394a609e7c8274 As the Houston Rockets came away with a win against the Mavericks, Amen Thompson's performance served as a reminder of the leap he could take this season.

The post Amen Thompson opens his case for coveted award with dream performance vs Mavericks first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson opens his case for coveted award with dream performance vs Mavericks appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1057636 It only took 5 minutes for Celtics to help Amen Thompson solve biggest problem https://houstonnewmedia.org/it-only-took-5-minutes-for-celtics-to-help-amen-thompson-solve-biggest-problem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-only-took-5-minutes-for-celtics-to-help-amen-thompson-solve-biggest-problem Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:33:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eb68c55272bc4f39df9074b7d23ed0a5 Thanks to the Boston Celtics' new defensive style, Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson was able to knock down his first three of the season.

The post It only took 5 minutes for Celtics to help Amen Thompson solve biggest problem first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post It only took 5 minutes for Celtics to help Amen Thompson solve biggest problem appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1056380 Rockets must make a dramatic Amen Thompson adjustment in order to save their season https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-must-make-a-dramatic-amen-thompson-adjustment-in-order-to-save-their-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-must-make-a-dramatic-amen-thompson-adjustment-in-order-to-save-their-season Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ae0245d41c40ee19cf8e4d64026e5bf3 The Houston Rockets have had a difficult start to their 2025-26 season. This strategic shift could salvage the year.

The post Rockets must make a dramatic Amen Thompson adjustment in order to save their season first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Rockets must make a dramatic Amen Thompson adjustment in order to save their season appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1052290 Rockets’ Amen Thompson problem just got so much worse https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-amen-thompson-problem-just-got-so-much-worse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-amen-thompson-problem-just-got-so-much-worse Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dc9e0dc6ab6290d3a1871a7169c7fa02 Amen Thompson's first game as the Houston Rockets' lead facilitator was far from perfect, but it was better than Reed Sheppard's minutes.

The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson problem just got so much worse first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson problem just got so much worse appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1050434 Amen Thompson just gave Rockets fans a thrilling new glimpse of the future https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-just-gave-rockets-fans-a-thrilling-new-glimpse-of-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-just-gave-rockets-fans-a-thrilling-new-glimpse-of-the-future Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fd3ffe821da5b22e718e3f6f3e176a5f Amen Thompson filled in for the injured Fred VanVleet during preseason, and he gave Houston Rockets fans reasons for optimism.

The post Amen Thompson just gave Rockets fans a thrilling new glimpse of the future first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson just gave Rockets fans a thrilling new glimpse of the future appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1048464 Amen Thompson gives Rockets fans hope that he’ll fix his biggest flaw https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-gives-rockets-fans-hope-that-hell-fix-his-biggest-flaw/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-gives-rockets-fans-hope-that-hell-fix-his-biggest-flaw Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=64a512aee335a74124e9bae5f76bb6cb The Houston Rockets would love if Amen Thompson could fix his biggest flaw. During preseason, he hinted at his ability to do just that.

The post Amen Thompson gives Rockets fans hope that he’ll fix his biggest flaw first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson gives Rockets fans hope that he’ll fix his biggest flaw appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1048099 The season hasn’t even started and the Rockets already have an Amen Thompson problem https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-season-hasnt-even-started-and-the-rockets-already-have-an-amen-thompson-problem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-season-hasnt-even-started-and-the-rockets-already-have-an-amen-thompson-problem Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d6400b496a0a9b46ddcf2cada2b439cd Even as the Houston Rockets young core has looked more confident through the preseason, Amen Thompson's turnover numbers present cause for concern.

The post The season hasn’t even started and the Rockets already have an Amen Thompson problem first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post The season hasn’t even started and the Rockets already have an Amen Thompson problem appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1047508 Amen Thompson’s breakout is here if GMs are proven right https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompsons-breakout-is-here-if-gms-are-proven-right/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompsons-breakout-is-here-if-gms-are-proven-right Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7b5f57ef2dbe26ab37808ad9c64b7b5d In a survey of NBA front offices, Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson got some serious love as the league's next potential breakout star.

The post Amen Thompson’s breakout is here if GMs are proven right first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson’s breakout is here if GMs are proven right appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1041336 Amen Thompson will instantly make Rockets fans forget about Fred VanVleet injury https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-will-instantly-make-rockets-fans-forget-about-fred-vanvleet-injury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-will-instantly-make-rockets-fans-forget-about-fred-vanvleet-injury Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a6d219568cdeb3eedc84843d0d50c34b As the Houston Rockets rely on young guard Amen Thompson to take over playmaking duties this year, a star could be in the process of being born.

The post Amen Thompson will instantly make Rockets fans forget about Fred VanVleet injury first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson will instantly make Rockets fans forget about Fred VanVleet injury appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1036758 Crucial Amen Thompson improvement will be on fully display this season https://houstonnewmedia.org/crucial-amen-thompson-improvement-will-be-on-fully-display-this-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crucial-amen-thompson-improvement-will-be-on-fully-display-this-season Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:00:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3c95fa1110ac34a9a5f75e114e1e8325 As the Houston Rockets look to contend for a championship this season, a crucial skill for Amen Thompson's game could be a hidden factor in their success.

The post Crucial Amen Thompson improvement will be on fully display this season first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Crucial Amen Thompson improvement will be on fully display this season appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1034257 Amen Thompson says quiet part out loud about Reed Sheppard https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-reed-sheppard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-reed-sheppard Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2ad71e5293bb3f30972c21220e18fbd1 Much of the Houston Rockets' success will depend on Reed Sheppard's taking on a larger role, and Amen Thompson has indicated his faith in the young guard.

The post Amen Thompson says quiet part out loud about Reed Sheppard first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson says quiet part out loud about Reed Sheppard appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1033853 Amen Thompson says quiet part out loud about Reed Sheppard https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-reed-sheppard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-reed-sheppard Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2ad71e5293bb3f30972c21220e18fbd1 Much of the Houston Rockets' success will depend on Reed Sheppard's taking on a larger role, and Amen Thompson has indicated his faith in the young guard.

The post Amen Thompson says quiet part out loud about Reed Sheppard first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson says quiet part out loud about Reed Sheppard appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1033852 Amen Thompson gifted unexpected chance after heartbreaking Fred VanVleet injury https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-gifted-unexpected-chance-after-heartbreaking-fred-vanvleet-injury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-gifted-unexpected-chance-after-heartbreaking-fred-vanvleet-injury Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b84fdde566dc5a73718803711211271d As the Houston Rockets attempt to recover from the devastating Fred VanVleet injury, Amen Thompson's development could present a silver lining.

The post Amen Thompson gifted unexpected chance after heartbreaking Fred VanVleet injury first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson gifted unexpected chance after heartbreaking Fred VanVleet injury appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1032640 Gut-wrenching Amen Thompson reality the Rockets must navigate https://houstonnewmedia.org/gut-wrenching-amen-thompson-reality-the-rockets-must-navigate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gut-wrenching-amen-thompson-reality-the-rockets-must-navigate Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b85d633b4992d621c4a7ce7a67257c82 As the Houston Rockets will lean on Amen Thompson to take on a heavier offensive role this season, his defensive game could see a slight dip.

The post Gut-wrenching Amen Thompson reality the Rockets must navigate first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Gut-wrenching Amen Thompson reality the Rockets must navigate appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1032804 Amen Thompson draws comparison to best version of washed-up star https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-draws-comparison-to-best-version-of-washed-up-star/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-draws-comparison-to-best-version-of-washed-up-star Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8d10f367cd71c853597e88006a5667cc The Houston Rockets believe in Amen Thompson's star potential. He recently drew a comparison to the best version of a washed up NBA star.

The post Amen Thompson draws comparison to best version of washed-up star first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson draws comparison to best version of washed-up star appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1033013 Amen Thompson’s most underrated skill could save Rockets’ season https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompsons-most-underrated-skill-could-save-rockets-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompsons-most-underrated-skill-could-save-rockets-season Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7b839f1199788e8b059b857f97fdfed6 As the Houston Rockets attempt to find a new primary playmaker, an emerging part of Amen Thompson's game could represent their salvation.

The post Amen Thompson’s most underrated skill could save Rockets’ season first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson’s most underrated skill could save Rockets’ season appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1033107 Amen Thompson unlocks a Rockets lineup no team can matchup against https://houstonnewmedia.org/amen-thompson-unlocks-a-rockets-lineup-no-team-can-matchup-against/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amen-thompson-unlocks-a-rockets-lineup-no-team-can-matchup-against Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bd8586abfdc4234c7eb8171de13ece1a The Houston Rockets will have one of the most flexible teams in the NBA this year. Amen Thompson could be the key to unlocking that flexibility.

The post Amen Thompson unlocks a Rockets lineup no team can matchup against first appeared on HoustonNewMedia.org.

The post Amen Thompson unlocks a Rockets lineup no team can matchup against appeared first on HoustonNewMedia.org.

]]> 1031657