What happened: Houston opens camp ahead of the 2026-27 season with Thompson in line for a fourth-year leap on the wing. He agreed to a five-year, $208M extension earlier this month.

Why it matters: The deal keeps Houston's young core intact after extending four former draft picks across three offseasons. Combined with twin Ausar Thompson's $155M Pistons extension, the brothers total $363M.

What to watch: Houston opens against Dallas on Oct. 21.