Basketball
Amen Thompson Is Untouchable at the Rockets
ESPN's Tim MacMahon says Houston views its 23-year-old guard as one of the NBA's 10 most valuable players by its own internal metrics.
Amen Thompson
Fred VanVleet Ramps Up Recovery Workload
Rockets coach Ime Udoka says VanVleet, recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus, is now doing limited-contact training in San Diego ahead of the season.
Rafael Stone Praises Rockets' Smart, Bogdanovic Signings
Rockets GM Rafael Stone says Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic add toughness and shooting, but the team's future still rests on its young core's growth.
Mike D'Antoni Praises Rockets' Roster
Hall of Famer Mike D'Antoni told Sports Illustrated the Rockets' defense and firepower make them exciting to coach, a day after Amen Thompson's $208M extension.
Amen Thompson Signs $208M Extension With Rockets
Kevin Durant reacted to Amen Thompson's five-year, $208 million Rockets extension, while Joe Johnson said the deal demands a more reliable jump shot.