Houston Rockets Sign Amen Thompson to Five-Year, $208 Million Extension

Houston, TX – The Houston Rockets announced Thursday that they have signed guard Amen Thompson to a five-year, $208 million contract extension, guaranteeing his future with the team through 2032. The team declined to disclose specific financial terms of the deal.

Rockets GM Praises Thompson’s Development and Versatility

“Amen represents everything we want our organization to be about,” Rockets general manager Rafael Stone stated. “He has elite two-way ability, a toughness and the will to outwork his peers, and he competes in every circumstance. Year over year, he’s improved in every facet of his game, and we know his best basketball is ahead of him.”

Thompson’s Rising Star

Thompson, selected fourth overall in the 2023 NBA draft, established himself as a key contributor last season, starting 79 games and averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Notably, he joined Luka Doncic as the only players in NBA history to achieve an average of at least 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and 1.5 steals in a single season.

Leading the League in Minutes

The 23-year-old Thompson led the league in minutes played during the 2023-24 season, marking the third time a Rocket has achieved this feat, following in the footsteps of James Harden and Moses Malone, both of whom accomplished it twice. He demonstrated his adaptability by stepping into the point guard role when Fred VanVleet was sidelined due to a knee injury, effectively filling the void and showcasing his versatility across all guard positions.

Defensive Prowess

Thompson’s defensive capabilities have significantly developed over his three seasons in Houston, solidifying his position as the team’s top defender. He consistently demonstrates his ability to guard multiple positions, contributing significantly to the Rockets’ overall defensive strategy.