NBA·BREAKING·September 6, 2026 07:11 AM ET

Rockets, Amen Thompson agree to five-year, $208M extension

Deal begins in 2027-28 and runs through 2031-32.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

What happened: The rookie-scale agreement includes a 10% trade kicker, sources told ESPN. No All-NBA or Defensive Player of the Year escalators are attached.

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Why it matters: Houston keeps Amen Thompson under contract beyond his rookie deal. The commitment takes him off the 2027 restricted-free-agent track.

By the numbers: The $208 million total averages $41.6 million per season.

What to watch: The sides have until Oct. 19 to complete the extension paperwork.

Sources

espn.com Sep 6, 7:10 AM ET

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