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Records double-double during loss Thompson closed Saturday's 108-106 loss to the Knicks with 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 41 minutes.

Impact All but one of Thompson's double-doubles are a result of a high rebounding total, and he recorded 10-plus rebounds for the 11th time this season during the narrow defeat. Thompson was unable to find many scoring opportunities against the Knicks, but there shouldn't be much concern about the regressive scoring total. He's averaging 17.4 points per game this season and has the potential to often blow past this average.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tallies four swipes Thompson notched nine points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Thompson had a below-average night offensively, but he made up for it with his effort on the opposite end. He recorded four steals for the second time in his last nine games and registered a block for the third time in four appearances. Thompson is averaging 11.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals over his last five games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another solid effort Thompson amassed 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Thompson continues to enjoy a productive third season with the Rockets. The versatile forward has averaged 14.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 37.2 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, shooting 45.7 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thompson (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Thompson was technically available Saturday against the Thunder, but the Rockets decided to keep him on the sidelines. Assuming he's feeling better, Thompson will likely be a full go Tuesday which could push Reed Sheppard back to the second unit.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Thompson (illness) didn't play in Saturday's 112-106 win over the Thunder.

Impact Thompson was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to an illness. While he was ultimately upgraded to available ahead of the contest, he did not see the floor. He'll have until Tuesday's game against the Clippers to recover. If he's forced to miss additional time, Reed Sheppard and JD Davison may continue to see increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Thompson will come off the bench Saturday versus the Thunder, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Thompson is available after previously carrying a questionable tag with his illness. However, the Rockets may be cautious with his workload since he's not 100 percent, making him a risky play in daily formats.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Thompson (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Thompson presumably woke up under the weather Saturday and was a late addition to the injury report, though he'll give it a go against the Thunder. The third-year guard has shot just 42.6 percent from the field over his last five outings, averaging 13.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 2.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 35.4 minutes per contest during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Under the weather Thompson is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to an illness.

Impact Thompson's late addition to the injury report doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Saturday, but his official status will be known closer to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If the third-year pro is unable to go, then Reed Sheppard, Aaron Holiday, JD Davidson and Josh Okogie would be the candidates to enter the Rockets' starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick White's 28 points power Celtics to 114-93 win over Rockets

Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Plays well in win Thompson closed with 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 118-114 win over the Pacers.

Impact Thompson secured his 10th double-double of the campaign as the Rockets improved to 31-17 on the season. The forward has produced third-round value in nine-category formats over his last eight games with 15.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Posts well-rounded line in win Thompson notched nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 win over Atlanta.

Impact Thompson didn't really look for his shot in this one, but he did a nice job distributing the rock on offense, and he was a pest on the defensive end. The Rockets have now won six of their past eight games, and they'll look to earn their second straight victory Saturday versus the Mavericks.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 25 points with four steals Thompson had 25 points (11-23 FG, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 111-99 loss to San Antonio.

Impact The Rockets ran out of gas and surrendered a fourth-quarter rally to the Spurs, but Thompson held little blame for the defeat. The interior had no answer for Victor Wembanyama, but four of the starting five scored in double-digits to keep the game competitive. Thompson has enjoyed a productive January, with his 15-game average of 19.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.7 steals surging above his seasonal averages in most categories.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out 14 assists Thompson contributed eight points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Monday's 108-99 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Thompson dished out a career-high 14 dimes in the win as the Rockets improved to 28-16 on the season. Despite slowing down as a scorer, Thompson has still produced fourth-round value in nine-category formats over his last eight games with 15.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points with nine dimes Thompson contributed 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Thursday's 128-122 overtime loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Thompson did a nice job running the offense in this one, dishing out nine dimes before committing his first turnover, and he was also a pest on the defensive end. He's been hot through 12 games in January, flirting with top-30 value behind averages of 20.2 points, 4.8 assists, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.6 swats per contest.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient performance vs. NOLA Thompson tallied 20 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block over 40 minutes during the Rockets' 119-110 win over the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Thompson did all of his damage within the arc Sunday, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the first half and finishing the game as the Rockets' third-leading scorer behind Jabari Smith (32 points) and Alperen Sengun (21 points). Thompson has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 11 outings, and over that span he has averaged 20.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals over 38.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line in win Thompson totaled 23 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Thompson saw another massive workload for Houston and continues to churn out elite fantasy numbers. As the halfway point of the season approaches, Thompson is currently on pace to return fourth-round value in nine-category formats with 18.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 three-pointers.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season high with 31 points Thompson finished Sunday's 111-98 loss to the Kings with 31 points (11-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 13 rebounds and six assists over 41 minutes.

Impact Thompson did commit five turnovers during Sunday's loss, but it was otherwise a strong game from the third-year pro, who set a season high with nine made free throws en route to his second 30-plus-point performance of the 2025-26 campaign. He also logged his eighth double-double of the season, three of which have come over his last five outings. In the Rockets' six games since Jan. 1, Thompson has averaged 23.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals over 37.8 minutes per game while connecting on 54.8 percent of his field-goal attempts/

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in loss Thompson provided 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Thompson logged his seventh double-double of the season and his second double-double in three games. The prolfic playmaker is on pace to have an excellent first month of 2026, averaging 21.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.5 steals over the first four games of the year.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to fill up box score Thompson closed Monday's 100-97 win over the Suns with 17 points (5-13 FG, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 37 minutes.

Impact Thompson continues to stuff the stat sheet on a consistent basis for fantasy managers, collecting at least four boards and four dimes for the 12th time in his last 13 games. During that stretch, the star swingman has averaged a productive 18.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 37.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays Phoenix, seeks 6th straight home win

Houston will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Rockets face Phoenix

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Paces Houston in win Thompson closed with 23 points (10-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 win over the Nets.

Impact Thompson caught fire against Brooklyn and led all players in scoring, recording his 12th outing with 20-plus points through 31 regular-season games. The 22-year-old guard also matched the team-high mark in steals after totaling just one swipe in his previous three appearances. Thompson has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, during which he has averaged 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 33.5 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Just misses double-double in win Thompson logged 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one block in 33 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact The third-year guard likely would have had his sixth double-double of the season in a more competitive contest, but the Rockets were up by 27 heading into the fourth quarter and Thompson called it a night midway through the final frame. The fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has scored in double digits in eight straight games, averaging 18.6 points, 8.1 boards, 5.8 assists and 1.3 steals over that stretch while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorer in Christmas Day win Thompson notched 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Impact Thompson led all scorers in the Rockets' Christmas Day win, knocking down at least 12 field goals for the third time this season. The 22-year-old has taken a noticeable step forward offensively in his third campaign, pairing increased scoring with his versatile skill set while averaging 18.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.5 steals over his previous six games entering Thursday. Though a reliable three-point shot still hasn't developed, Thompson has clearly emerged as a physical, all-around threat.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Derrick White's 28 points power Celtics to 114-93 win over Rockets

Houston plays Phoenix, seeks 6th straight home win

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory