Ausar & Amen Thompson Are ‘Different’ Athletically

How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads
The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA's most pleasant surprises this season. They currently sit in the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. Just two years ago this team won 22 games and finished second-to-last in the West.
LeBron James on Ausar Thompson, Amen Thompson: They're pure athleticism
Cade Cunningham said it best, they different. … I’ve been able to go against some dudes in my career, and those two guys, man, they’re just pure athleticism.”
What LeBron James and the Lakers had to say about Amen Thompson. 'Ain't like the rest of us'
Amen Thompson had a season-high 23 points and career-high 16 rebounds in Houston's win over Lakers and earned high praise.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Dominant outing in victory
Thompson notched 20 points (7-8 FG, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 victory over the Wizards. Thompson recorded his ninth double-double of the season while stuffing the stat sheet in a dominant outing.
Amen Thompson thrives in starting role as Rockets hold off LeBron James, Lakers
Rockets guard Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points vs. the Lakers and Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 rebounds) flourished in his new starting role.
Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight
The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night.
Rockets' Steven Adams Praises 'One of a Kind' Amen Thompson
The Houston Rockets are celebrating a 119-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers largely in part due to the efforts from second-year pro Amen Thompson. Thompson
Amen Thompson turning childhood training into rising Rockets' stardom
To trace the roots of Rockets' rising star Amen Thompson's super-speed and elite athleticism, you're best served traveling to the concrete courts outside Bancroft Middle School in San Leandro, California.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Confirmed starter Sunday
Thompson is in the Rockets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thompson has finished serving a two-game suspension due to an on-court altercation he had with Tyler Herro against the Heat on Sunday,
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson's Return is Timely
The Houston Rockets' loss to the Boston Celtics wasn't the only bad news on Friday. Ime Udoka reported that Jabari Smith broke his hand during shootaround Frida
Rockets' Amen Thompson to Receive Major Opportunity Amid Jabari Smith Jr. Injury
The Houston Rockets have undergone a change in the starting lineup and rotation amid forward Jabari Smith Jr. being out for ...
NBA fantasy basketball injury news, the Year of Amen and Ausar, and Kawhi Leonard’s return
At this season's midpoint, Stan Son looks at the opportunities created by recent injuries, the return of Kawhi Leonard and ...
Suspension likely for Amen Thompson
Houston is already dealing with the absence of Tari Eason and just welcomed Dillon Brooks back into the fold after missing a ...
2x NBA champ trolls fan who wanted major punishment for Amen Thompson after brawl vs Tyler Herro
I actually like it; it's good to be talked about' No, we are not kidding and 2x NBA champion Vernon Maxwell was also puzzled ...