Amen Thompson likely to spend time with the Vipers

Before the Houston Rockets take on the Denver Nuggets Friday night at Toyota Center, Coach Ime Udoka spoke with the media about the in-season tournament, Jalen Green and the tournament court. The one thing that stood out about the pregame press conference was an update on Amen Thompson.

It wasn't an update on when he would be back, but where he would be playing once he is ready for game action. I asked Coach Udoka if Thompson may spend some time down with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Rockets G League Affiliate team, when he is ready for court action. Here was Coach Udoka's answer.

I asked Coach Udoka if he Amen will spend time with the Vipers once he is ready to get back on the court to…