Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson posted a double-double for the Rockets Saturday, grabbing 11 rebounds and scoring 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3PT, 6-12 FT) while also recording one steal and dishing out four assists in a 115-105 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with two or more assists, five or more rebounds, and nine or more points in each of his last five games. The 23-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers impactful minutes as part of a versatile Houston starting five, averaging 17.3 points, 1.5 steals, 5.3 assists, and 7.6 rebounds per game while posting a 19.5% usage rate so far this season.

Thompson will miss Wednesday's game against the Kings with left quadriceps tendinitis, sitting out on the first night of a back-to-back.

Fantasy Impact

Reed Sheppard is the most likely candidate to slide into the starting lineup in his absence, making him the primary fantasy beneficiary for Wednesday.

Amen Thompson filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Saturday night, dishing out seven assists, recording three steals, grabbing 10 rebounds, blocking one shot, and chipping in 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-4 FT) in a 108-106 loss to the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with one or more steals, one or more assists, five or more rebounds, and eight or more points in each of his last five games. The 23-year-old continues to provide head coach Ime Udoka with impactful minutes on both ends of the floor as part of a versatile Houston starting five, averaging 17.4 points, 1.5 steals, 5.4 assists, and 7.6 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 19.4% so far this season.

Amen Thompson scored 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, five assists and one steal in the Rockets 105-102 loss against the Clippers.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is averaging less than 10 shot attempts per game so far in February. He could look to get more involved following the All-Star break.

Amen Thompson is available for Saturday’s game against the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson was a late addition to the injury report with an illness. He'll be good to go in his usual role.