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Amen Thompson contract extension with Houston Rockets

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The Houston Rockets have secured guard Amen Thompson with a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension. The agreement includes a 10% trade kicker and keeps the 23-year-old with the team through the 2031-32 season. Thompson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, joins Victor Wembanyama as one of only two players from his draft class to receive a rookie extension. The move follows a season in which Thompson led the NBA in total minutes played and achieved career highs in points, assists, and steals. He also finished in the top 10 for Defensive Player of the Year voting. While some analysts have questioned the scale of the deal due to Thompson’s 21.6% three-point shooting accuracy, several NBA figures have defended the decision. Four-time All-Star Draymond Green argued that Thompson possesses the demeanor to become a franchise star, noting his unique athletic profile. Additionally, veteran Kevin Durant expressed strong support on social media, stating, “I don't want to hear any criticism: this year, we are all in on my guy.” The Rockets are positioning Thompson as a foundational player alongside Alperen ~~Sengun~~ Sengun, who previously signed a five-year, $185 million extension, as part of a broader strategy to build around a young core.

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