Amen Thompson has signed a five-year, $208 million rookie scale contract extension with the Houston Rockets, which includes a 10 percent trade kicker. The fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Thompson averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in the 2025-26 season, showcasing his strong defensive skills despite struggling with three-point shooting at 21.6 percent. He joins Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. as key young players on long-term contracts for Houston. Thompson is the second player from his draft class to secure an extension, following Victor Wembanyama.
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Amen Thompson Signs Five-Year, $208M Extension with Rockets
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