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HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
1 day ago
Thompson came out hot on Friday, as his 24 first-half points were the most in a half for him in his NBA career. The Rockets’ athletic wing finished with his first 40-point game while also recording nine rebounds and seven assists. Thompson’s offensive ceiling would be raised considerably if he could develop a consistent perimeter shot, but many teams struggle to keep Amen away from the basket as it is.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 days ago
Thompson logged 42 minutes on Thursday and impacted the game in several areas. He left some meat on the bone as a scorer due to his poor free-throw shooting and inefficiency from beyond the arc, but still finished just under 20 for the game. Thompson didn’t dominate the glass or dial up a ton of assists, but he made contributions in each area, while his three steals helped the Rockets to an eight-game win streak. They’ll face the Timberwolves on Friday.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
4 days ago
Thompson was outstanding on Tuesday, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double. The Suns struggled to come up with an answer for the athletic wing, even though he isn’t much of a threat on the perimeter. In addition to his work on the offensive end, Thompson put up four defensive contributions, including three steals. With the Rockets still able to finish as high as third in the Western Conference, Thompson should continue to play starters’ minutes for the team’s final three games of the regular season.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
6 days ago
Spending a good portion of his night chasing around Stephen Curry did not prohibit Thompson from recording a solid stat line. While he was only responsible for one steal, the Rockets’ wing shot the ball well from the field and finished second on the team in assists behind Kevin Durant. While Thompson did not reach his ADP (22), he provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, so he was far from a disappointment in fantasy basketball.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
8 days ago

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
17 days ago
Thompson’s 45 minutes of action featured noteworthy activity on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he picked his spots as a scorer and, on limited field-goal attempts, narrowly made it to double figures in points. Yet, the third-year guard set the table well for the others en route to his second double-digit assist performance of the season. He got after it on the defensive boards and also collected a couple of stocks before narrowly missing a triple-double. Thompson remains one of the Rockets’ more reliable players on a nightly basis and should continue to be productive throughout the rest of the season.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
19 days ago
Fresh off a game-winning putback layup, Thompson put forth another efficient scoring performance, albeit in a loss. He missed his only three-point attempt but was fantastic inside the arc and productive at the charity stripe. Uncharacteristically, the fourth-year guard didn’t make a difference as a facilitator, and he tallied his fewest rebounds of March. Still, Thompson’s versatile skill set led to some activity on the defensive end, helping boost his final stat line.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
21 days ago
Thompson has reached double figures in 12 consecutive games, and he’s recorded a double-double in four of the last five. He capped Saturday’s victory with a game-winning tip-in as time expired, the first time the Rockets have won consecutive games in over three weeks. Thompson’s overall stat line is what fantasy managers hoped to get from him consistently, and he has been a third-round player since the All-Star break.
Source: NBA

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
24 days ago
Thompson followed Monday’s double-double with another on Wednesday. He offered similar rebounding and assist numbers in both games against the Lakers, but was a better scorer in the rematch. He finished as one of two Houston players to score 20 or more points in Wednesday’s loss, and his 42 minutes marked a team high. Thompson’s workload and usage shouldn’t lessen in any way during the stretch of the regular season as the Rockets try to finish strong and avoid the Play-In Tournament. He’ll continue to be a great fantasy option on a nightly basis.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
26 days ago
Thompson was one of Houston’s most productive players against the Lakers. On the offensive end, he excelled in his role as a combo guard, scoring as well as nearly any other Rockets player while concluding with a team-high in assists. Thompson didn’t wow with his defensive stats in terms of being disruptive with steals and blocks, but he rebounded well en route to his 16th double-double of the season. Wednesday’s rematch against the Lakers will give him a chance to outdo himself.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
29 days ago
Thompson’s stat line on Friday was arguably his best since the All-Star break. The Rockets’ guard/forward finished two assists shy of a triple-double, and he’s scored 20 points or more in four of his last five appearances. Since March 1, Thompson has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. After a relatively slow start to the season, Amen has upped the production at the right time, with the fantasy playoffs in many leagues right around the corner.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wednesday was a night to forget for the Rockets, who were outscored by a 40-22 margin in the third quarter and would go on to lose by 36. Thompson produced a decent stat line, but the defensive output was minimal. And for a player who doesn’t offer much value in the points category, that can be an issue for fantasy managers. The Rockets play once more in Week 20, Friday night against the Pelicans.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson has had at least 20 points in five of his last six games now. The 23-year-old point guard has also had at least six assists in three consecutive games. Thompson has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson has been highly productive for fantasy managers over his last five games. Scoring at least 18 points in each appearance, the Rockets wing has averaged 21.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 60.3 percent from the field. The lackluster three-point production and low free-throw percentage limit Thompson’s value in some category league formats, but most managers know what they’re getting from him at this early stage in his career.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson appeared to tweak his ankle in Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, but showed no ill effects with monster game against the Trail Blazers on Friday. The 23-year-old point guard had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Thompson also had an impact on the defensive end with two steals and a block. He’s provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out Week 19 against the Spurs on Sunday.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson is good to go after appearing to tweak his right ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Warriors. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup.
Source: Varun Shankar

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson appeared to tweak his right ankle late in the third quarter of Thursday’s game, but he was able to return after spending a little time on the bench. The Rockets’ wing played 44 of a possible 53 minutes against the Warriors, and that’s with Houston hosting Portland on Friday. Add in the ankle injury, and fantasy managers should not be surprised if Thompson shows up on the injury report.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson exited early from Monday’s win over Washington after injuring his ankle in the fourth quarter, but that won’t keep him from suiting up against Golden State. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit.
Source: Will Kunkel

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson rolled his right ankle during the fourth quarter of Monday’s game, requiring a trip to the locker room and an early end to his night. However, fantasy managers received solid value from the third-year guard, whose final line only lacked a blocked shot. The Rockets are off until Thursday, so it may be a bit longer before the team provides an update on Thompson’s availability for the rest of the week.
Source: Varun Shankar

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
While his percentages weren’t good, Thompson did finish Saturday’s defeat with a double-double and his second 20-point performance in three games. While it’s highly unlikely to change between now and the end of the season, Thompson needs to further develop his perimeter shot, at least to the point where opposing teams have to respect it. While he can still be effective without a reliable shot, it makes producing offense as a scorer and creator more difficult.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson is back in the Rockets’ lineup after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Kings, pushing Reed Sheppard to the bench. While Sheppard will remain in the rotation, his playing time will likely decrease.
Source: NBA Lineups

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson was out on Wednesday, which allowed Reed Sheppard to step into the starting lineup and post 28 points with a career-high seven three-pointers made. Given how well he played, we’d have to assume that Sheppard will still see solid minutes on Thursday, but Thompson should be back in the starting lineup and play close to his normal role.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson is dealing with left quadricep tendonitis, and the injury will cost him at least one game. In Thompson’s absence, Reed Sheppard could join the starting lineup, making him an intriguing streamer in a favorable matchup with Sacramento’s shorthanded defense.
Source: NBA Injury Report

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson, whose defense kept Jalen Brunson under wraps for the first three quarters of Saturday’s defeat, recorded his 11th double-double of the season. All that was missing from his stat line was a three-pointer, but that has never been a strength of the third-year guard. Even with Thompson not bringing three-point value to the table, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. Given his role within the Rockets’ rotation, that should not change anytime soon.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Added to the injury report early Saturday afternoon, Thompson is good to go for the matchup with Oklahoma City. However, he will not be in the starting lineup, as Reed Sheppard receives the nod. Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün complete the quintet.
Source: NBA Injury Report

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson, a late addition to the Rockets’ injury report, has yet to miss a game this season. It goes without saying that his absence would have a significant impact on Houston’s play, especially on defense. Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday would be in line for additional opportunities due to the lack of on-ball playmakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson had a subpar night from the floor, but he was able to pour in the counting stats to make up for it. He came close to recording a triple-double and was still able to make a big impact on the defensive end. Thompson started the year off slowly, but he has turned into the player that managers were hoping he would be when they took him in the second and third rounds of fantasy drafts. He’ll look to keep this going against the Celtics on Wednesday.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson was excellent on Saturday as the Rockets held off the Mavericks. He’s scored at least 21 points in two of his last three appearances, and the nine assists recorded against Dallas equaled the athletic wing’s total in his previous two outings. Over the past month, Thompson has averaged nearly 19 points per game, which is one reason he has been a top-40 player during this stretch. The Rockets begin a four-game Week 16 on Monday against the Pacers.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson was electric on Wednesday, despite his production and several entertaining highlights coming in a loss. He finished at the rim fantastically with powerful dunks, and didn’t turn down his aggressiveness throughout the game — he finished as Houston’s leader in points, shot attempts, and steals. Wednesday’s balanced performance served as a nice bounce-back for him after shooting 3-of-10 from the floor for eight points in the prior game. He’ll take the floor again on Thursday against the Hawks.

HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
3 months ago
Thompson’s improved field-goal percentage has given his fantasy value a welcome boost recently. Over the past two weeks, he’s shot 52.3 percent from the field, one reason why the Rockets’ guard/forward has been provided top-50 per-game value during this run. Obviously, fantasy managers have to put three-pointers when rostering Thompson, but there’s a lot that he brings to the table despite that “deficiency.”