Thompson provided six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers. Thompson picked up three early fouls, limiting him to just 17 minutes. While this was a subpar performance, Thompson had been playing well up to this point. He continues to come off the bench but typically sees at least 25 minutes per night. Look for him to get back on track against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1624.810.96.42.11.72.42024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.44.61.82024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.80.92024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%55.8%60.8%25.0%72.6%62.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+571.303
Team
Houston Rockets
Birthdate
1/30/2003 (21)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'7", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 1; Pk 4 (HOU)
Birthplace
Oakland, CA, USA
Position
SF
Experience
1 season
Career History
Houston Rockets
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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DraftKings points 26.2FanDuel Points 26.7PTS 11.1REB 6.9AST 2.1BLK 0.7STL 1.22PM 3.93PM 0.4FTM 2.2TO 1.4MIN 28.1CBSS fantasy points 22.6ESPN fantasy points 26.5Yahoo fantasy points 26.7
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double11%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB16%Record 4-plus 3-pointers0%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
Thompson provided six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers. Thompson picked up three early fouls, limiting him to just 17 minutes. While this was a subpar performance, Thompson had been playing well up to this point. He continues to come off the bench but typically sees at least 25 minutes per night. Look for him to get back on track against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Thompson (quadriceps) is available to play in Sunday's game against the Bulls, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports. Thompson seemingly injured his right quadricep against the Clippers on Friday, though he will play through the soreness and give it a go against Chicago. The 21-year-old has played a significant role for the Rockets this year while coming off the bench in all but one game, averaging 11.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor across 25.3 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings.
Thompson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bulls due to right quadriceps soreness. Thomson appears to have injured his quadriceps against the Clippers and could miss Sunday's contest. If Thompson is forced to sit out Sunday, Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Tari Eason are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Thompson won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Thompson tallied 13 points, eight rebounds and eight combined steals-plus-blocks during a spot start Monday. However, the guard will shift back to the second unit now that Fred VanVleet is healthy. Thompson is averaging 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 24.1 minutes over 10 appearances off the bench.
Thompson closed Monday's 107-92 victory over the Wizards with 13 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, four blocks and four steals over 28 minutes. Thompson started at point guard due to the absence of Fred VanVleet (foot) and was productive across the board. Even though he finished with only one assist, as Alperen Sengun took on a bigger role in the playmaking department, Thompson did enough to deliver a strong fantasy showing, particularly on the defensive end. Expect Thompson to remain in the starting lineup as long as VanVleet remains sidelined.
Thompson will start at point guard during Monday's game against the Wizards, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. With Fred VanVleet (foot) sidelined, Thompson will make his first start of the season. The second-year wing has averaged 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 24.1 minutes per game through 10 appearances this season, but he figures to have increased usage while running Houston's offense against Washington.
Thompson totaled 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 109-97 victory over the Knicks. Thompson led the bench in scoring Monday after posting a double-double in Saturday's loss to the Warriors. The 21-year-old has received significant minutes off the bench and has scored in double figures in three straight appearances. Thompson is expected to remain the Rockets' top option off the bench, though he could make a case to enter the starting lineup, especially if injury concerns arise for the club.
Thompson supplied 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 overtime loss to Golden State. Thompson took on his largest workload of the season Saturday night, and he made the most of his opportunity by producing across the board. He's now put up 10 or more points in back-to-back matchups and has recorded a steal in three straight. Thompson is unlikely to log 34 minutes regularly given his current role in the rotation, but he's shown promise in the early going of the 2024-25 campaign.
Thompson produced seven points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Monday's 106-101 win over the Spurs. Thompson continues to play limited minutes off the bench, a frustrating situation for anyone who invested a draft pick on him. Although he is typically the first player off the bench, he has yet to play a sizeable role. The upside is clear for everyone to see, but at this stage, the Rockets simply have too many cooks in the kitchen. He is worth holding where possible as it feels as though he is only one injury away from stepping into a meaningful role.