Sources: Rockets' Thompson (ankle) out 2 weeks
Houston Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days because of a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.
An MRI on the ankle Sunday showed no structural damage, but Thompson will receive treatment for swelling and rehab.
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Thompson suffered the injury late in a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. He took an awkward fall on a shot attempt with less than six minutes left in the game and limped to the locker room.
Thompson was a rebound shy of a triple-double with 15 points and 11 assists when he was injured.
The No. 4 pick in 2023, Thompson became a fulltime starter earlier this season and is averaging 16.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 33 games in that starting role.
Already a strong defender, Thompson has held opponents to 39% shooting as the contesting defender this season, the best in the NBA among players to contest at least 600 shots, per ESPN Research.
