The Houston Rockets are making a serious push to return to the NBA Western Conference playoffs after a four-year absence, and just two seasons removed from a sorry streak of three seasons with fewer than 23 wins.
"Houston Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. MRI on the ankle showed no structural damage, but Thompson will rehab and receive treatment for swelling," Charania wrote on Twitter/X.
"At halftime, you could be up 17, he's mad about whatever. He's always mad about something. I think we kind of take on that personality on, and we play with that, especially defensively," Fred explained.
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For example, even if the Rockets wanted to keep everyone without adding to the roster, they would eventually run into prohibitive cap rules, making that impossible. What are the key bottlenecks GM Rafael Stone is facing over the next year or two?