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Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression

Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression

FromThe Lager Line


Amen Thompson debuts as summer Rockets make big impression

FromThe Lager Line

ratings:
Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Rookie point guard Amen Thompson was extremely impressive in his Houston debut, and second-year Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. scored 29 second-half points and drilled a buzzer-beating 3-pointer for a feel-good victory to open 2023 summer league play.That’s the good news from Friday night, which also included a strong two-way performance by Tari Eason. The bad was that Thompson sprained his ankle late in the game and will not officially play for the Rockets again until 2023-24 preseason games start in October.Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Rockets finally made official all of their complicated acquisitions and departures from the opening days of 2023 free agency while also learning their five group opponents in the NBA’s new in-season tournament, which debuts this fall.With that in mind, Rockets podcasters Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves break down the positives and negatives from a busy weekend as part of their latest episode.
Released:
Jul 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (96)

Ben DuBose, longtime Rockets media member, writer, and podcast host, discusses the 2022-23 Houston Rockets season with Paulo Alves and special guests. Basketball topics include the growth of top prospects Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr.; potential trade and free agency targets in 2023; weekly game recaps; and much more.