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Amen Thompson signs five-year, $208 million extension with Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets have signed guard Amen Thompson to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension. The deal, which includes a 10% trade kicker, secures the 23-year-old through the 2031-32 season.
Thompson follows a standout season where he averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists while leading the NBA in total minutes played. His performance placed him in an elite statistical group alongside players like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
This extension is part of a broader strategy by Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to secure the team’s young core, which already includes players like Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. Veteran teammate Kevin Durant expressed support for the move on social media. The deal also sets a significant benchmark for Thompson’s twin brother, Ausar Thompson, who is currently eligible for an extension with the Detroit Pistons.
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Alperen Şengün · Amen Thompson · Ausar Thompson · ESPN · Houston Rockets · Kevin Durant · NBA · Rafael Stone
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The extension will begin with the 2027-28 season. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · sport1.pl · www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The contract includes a 10 percent trade kicker clause. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · sport1.pl · www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Amen Thompson agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets worth $208 million. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · sport1.pl · www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Amen Thompson was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · sport1.pl · www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thompson was named to the All-Defensive First Team and finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thompson recorded career-high averages of 18.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thompson led the NBA in minutes played during his most recent season with 2,953 minutes. www.cnnbrasil.com.br