NBA Trade Rumors: Rockets' Amen Thompson, Tari Eason 'Labeled off Limits' in Talks
There may come a time when the Houston Rockets need to leverage some of their young stars into more proven talent. There not at that point yet with
‘Terror twins’ taking off as nickname for Houston’s Amen Thompson, Tari Eason
With an endorsement from The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, the “Terror Twins” nickname is increasingly taking off for Houston’s Amen Thompson and Tari Eason.
How Tari Eason And Amen Thompson Are Fueling The Rockets’ Strong Start
Houston's young, defensive-minded wings are terrorizing opponents and propelling the Rockets to an 8-4 record.
Houston Rockets' Tari Eason, Amen Thompson provide double trouble in win over L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden seemed to be locked into one of those nights, the sort that set records on the Toyota Center floor when he was at the height of his powers as the Houston Rockets' dominant star.
‘Separation factor’: Tari Eason, Amen Thompson spark 8-4 Rockets in win over Clippers
Reserve forwards Tari Eason and Amen Thompson combined for 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 6 “stocks” versus the Clippers as Houston (8-4) won again.
Tari Eason, Amen Thompson are off limits in trade talks
Draft steal Tari Eason, for example, has been drawing attention for the past year but has been labeled off limits, sources said. Same for last year's lottery pick Amen Thompson. “He’s so tall that the height of his dribble is so easy to take. So if he’s not turned around and facing you up, it’s easier to take the ball away from him.”
NBA rumors: The two Rockets players not available in trade talks
The Houston Rockets have been one of the pleasant surprises of the NBA season this year, as Ime Udoka and company are off to an 8-4 start on the season. They are having a lot of success despite a very young team led by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green.
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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: Rockets signaling no interest in trading young core
The message they are sending out is that they aren’t interested in trading much of their young core right now.” ...
'Terror Twins' Continue to Anchor Houston Rockets
Last night, against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tari Eason and Amen Thompson comibed for 36 points, 21 rebounds, three blocks, ...
Pistons' Ausar Thompson maintains brotherly rivalry with Amen despite his absence
Amen and Ausar Thompson missed out on the chance to play against each other during the Pistons' 101-99 loss to the Rockets on ...
Jabari Smith Jr. has season-high 28 points as Rockets rout Clippers 125-104 in NBA Cup play
Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five 3-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of ...
Does Amen Thompson Deserve Fred VanVleet’s Minutes?
It’s hardly a secret that the Houston Rockets starting point guard, Fred VanVleet, has seen a tough start to the 2024-25 ...
NBA fans are loving Rockets' 'Terror Twins' highlight machine
Thompson and Eason, now dubbed the “Terror Twins” on social media, became the youngest pair of bench players in NBA history ...
Rockets' reserves leading the way entering rematch vs. Clippers
It is rare when a team can feature two defensive-minded wings capable of dismantling an opponent's game plan. That the Houston Rockets have two such players coming off their bench makes for an even ...
Jalen Green scores 21 points in the Rockets' 111-103 victory over the Clippers
Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory ...