Rockets avoid disaster with Amen Thompson ankle injury update

Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets drives around Brice Sensabaugh #28 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a game at Delta Center on February 22, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.Amen Thompson has emerged as one of the NBA's most improved players and one of the Houston Rockets' most essential pieces in recent months. Houston's second-year guard saw his professional progress halted Saturday night.

Thompson, 22, suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of a 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, as Houston's ace defender and secondary point guard was seen postgame exiting Toyota Center while walking on crutches. The Rockets avoided disaster regarding Thompson's hurt ankle…