Southwest Notes: Thompson, Nembhard, Fears, Queen, Morant

Southwest Notes: Thompson, Nembhard, Fears, Queen, Morant

Rockets wing Amen Thompson is viewed as a future star, and he believes playing alongside Kevin Durant will speed up his development. He talked about joining forces with one of the most productive scorers in NBA history during a recent Summer League interview with Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network (hat tip to Ben DuBose of Rockets Wire). “He’s going to make my life a lot easier,” Thompson said. “He’s one of the greatest players ever, …

Iman Shumpert admits Amen Thompson reminds him of former number one overall draft pick

Amen Thompson is on a positive trajectory, as he could become the Houston Rockets’ next star. Many people see his potential, including former NBA champion Iman Shumpert, who is a big Thompson fan. The Houston Rockets will be one of the most exciting teams of the 2025-26 season. Getting Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade is the headline story. However, people should also recognize the rise of their young players, including Amen Thompson. The fou…