A convo with NBA rookies Amen and Ausar Thompson: ‘He’s never going to dunk on me in his life’ This was a fun conversation with Amen and Ausar Thompson! USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 7, 2023
Jabari Smith Jr. impressed by Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore Jabari Smith on #Rockets rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore (via @BradeauxAndWill): “They were unselfish and they listen. They weren't worried about their shots. They just wanted to win.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 4, 2023
Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason shine at summer league for Rockets The NBA’s 2023 summer league was a big success for many key #Rockets prospects, with Cam Whitmore, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson among Houston’s standouts. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 27, 2023
Updated 2023-2024 Houston Rockets roster, payroll after free agency After an extremely busy 2023 free agency, here’s an updated look at the #Rockets roster and salaries entering the 2023-24 NBA season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 22, 2023
PHOTOS: Official NBA rookie portraits for Rockets’ 2023 draft class While in Las Vegas for summer league, newly drafted #Rockets prospects Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore took part in the NBA’s official rookie photo shoot for the 2023-24 season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 21, 2023
Cam Whitmore ready to make NBA Rookie of the Year push for Rockets “I have the biggest skillset in the draft right now, and I think I’m the most different type of athlete,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells ESPN’s NBA Today. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023
Takeaways: MVP Cam Whitmore leads Rockets’ standouts at 2023 summer league With 2023 summer league in the books, here’s our look back at key #Rockets takeaways, including Cam Whitmore’s MVP run and Jabari Smith Jr.’s complete domination. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023
Reaction: Cam Whitmore wins MVP as summer Rockets lose finale versus Cavaliers Houston rookie Cam Whitmore is the NBA’s summer-league MVP, but the #Rockets will settle for a runner-up finish after Monday’s loss to unbeaten Cleveland. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023
2023 NBA summer-league championship, Rockets vs. Cavaliers: Lineups, how to watch Can talented rookie Cam Whitmore lead Houston to the NBA’s 2023 summer-league title? He will have a chance to do so in Monday’s finale versus Cleveland. #Rockets USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023
2023 summer-league playoffs, Rockets vs. Jazz: Lineups, how to watch, TV, stream In Sunday’s semifinal, talented rookie Cam Whitmore has an opportunity to lead the #Rockets to Monday’s NBA summer-league championship game. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2023
Rockets vs. Warriors summer league, July 13: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel Can Trevor Hudgins build on his momentum in Las Vegas? If the #Rockets beat Golden State on Thursday, they’re one of four teams headed to the NBA’s summer-league playoffs this weekend. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2023
Takeaways: Summer Rockets stay unbeaten as Trevor Hudgins steps up versus Thunder Led by an efficient 26 points and 7 assists from Trevor Hudgins, Ben Sullivan’s summer #Rockets remain unbeaten (3-0) after routing Oklahoma City. Cam Whitmore had 16 points and 8 rebounds. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Rockets vs. Thunder summer league, July 11: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time With Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson all sitting out, #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore should get a featured role in Tuesday’s summer-league game versus Oklahoma City. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023
Rockets shutting down Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason for rest of 2023 summer league Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason are being shut down by the #Rockets for the remainder of summer league play, @KellyIko reports. The second-year forwards excelled in Houston’s 2-0 start. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023 Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. brilliant again as summer Rockets blast Pistons With an efficient 38 points and 6 assists, Jabari Smith Jr. was brilliant again as the summer #Rockets (2-0) blasted Detroit. Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore also had strong showings.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023 Podcast: Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression Jabari Smith Jr. had more late heroics in Houston’s summer-league opener and Amen Thompson dazzled before leaving early with an injury. Today’s @TheLagerLine explores key #Rockets takeaways.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023 Rockets vs. Pistons, July 9: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time Jabari Smith Jr. had a game-high 33 points and an epic buzzer-beater in Houston’s summer-league opener, and he’ll look to build on that Sunday versus Detroit. Tipoff is at 5:00 p.m. Central.
Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023 Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson upstage Victor Wembanyama but face anxious wait While Victor Wembanyama struggled in his NBA Summer League debut, fellow rookie prospects Scoot Henderson and Amen Thomspon made an impressive start in a thrilling clash in Las Vegas
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023 Amen Thompson sidelined by left ankle sprain for rest of Rockets’ summer league #Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will miss the remainder of the NBA’s 2023 summer league with a left ankle sprain suffered in the closing moments of Friday’s win.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2023 Amen Thompson, Rockets No. 4 Pick, Exits Debut With Apparent Ankle Injury Houston’s top rookie left his debut against Portland with an injury to his left ankle.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023 Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson dazzle as summer Rockets edge Blazers Amen Thompson (16 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals) showed flashes of point-guard brilliance in his #Rockets debut, but he also left early with a leg injury in Houston’s buzzer-beating win.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023 Rockets vs. Trail Blazers, July 7: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time Top rookies Scoot Henderson (No. 3 draft pick) and Amen Thompson (No. 4) will open up 2023 NBA summer league play when the Trail Blazers face the #Rockets on Friday in Las Vegas.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2023 Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka offer perspective on Houston rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore Rafael Stone on the reaction of #Rockets coaches to seeing Amen Thompson in person: “They were like, ‘Yeah, we haven’t seen anything like that.’ He really moves differently.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023 Rockets announce full roster for NBA’s 2023 summer league Headlined by top rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, the #Rockets released their complete roster for the NBA’s 2023 summer league in Las Vegas. Their first game is Friday, July 7.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023 Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore sign rookie contracts with Rockets Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore are officially under contract with the #Rockets for up to four years after signing their rookie deals on Monday.