Availability
Amen Thompson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Fantasy Impact
Thompson is one of several starters who will sit for the Rockets. Aaron Holiday and Jae’Sean Tate should see more run as a result.
Thompson logged 42 minutes Thursday and touched four statistical categories — 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, and three steals in the win over the 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
The steals were the standout contribution as Houston extended its winning streak to eight, and 42 minutes of multi-category production heading into the final stretch gives fantasy managers exactly the kind of floor they need.
Thompson came within two assists of a triple-double Tuesday — 22 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and one block in the win over the Suns.
Fantasy Impact
The combination of a double-double, three steals, and eight assists in the same game is the kind of across-the-board line that makes him one of the more valuable fantasy contributors when everything is clicking like this.
Amen Thompson filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Friday night, dishing out four assists, recording two steals, grabbing four rebounds, and scoring 21 points (7-11 FG, 7-9 FT) in a 140-106 win over the Jazz.
Fantasy Impact
Thompson continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing four or more rebounds, and scoring 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The 23-year-old continues to offer head coach Ime Udoka one of many versatile options in the Houston lineup, averaging 17.9 points, 1.5 steals, 5.3 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 19.3% so far this season.
Amen Thompson filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Friday night, dishing out three assists, recording two steals, grabbing eight rebounds, blocking one shot, and scoring 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3PT, 3-3 FT) in a 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Fantasy Impact
Thompson continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with one or more assists, three or more rebounds, and 11 or more points in each of his last five games. The wing continues to provide fantasy managers with an impactful multiple-category option as part of a talented Houston starting five, averaging 17.9 points, 1.5 steals, 5.2 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 19.4% so far this season.