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Amen Thompson injury update: How long will Amen Thompson be sidelined for?

Amen Thompson suffers an injury setback against the Pelicans in garbage time.

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The Houston Rockets suffered an injury setback as Amen Thompson injured his ankle in garbage time against the New Orleans Pelicans. After starting the season from the bench, Thompson established himself as a starter since the game against the Lakers in early January.

The Rockets star, Thompson was averaging 14.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in the season with 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. The star continues to grow in Houston and can become one of the lethal two-way threat in upcoming years.

Houston Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. MRI on the ankle showed no structural damage, but Thompson will rehab and receive treatment for swelling. pic.twitter.com/ySEfIzF4ld
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 10, 2025

How did Amen Thompson get injured?

The Rockets were cruising to an easy victory against the Pelicans and had a 35 point lead. Amen Thompson was going down the floor with the ball and attempted a jumper in the paint area. On the landing, Thompson misplaced his ankle and landed on opposition player’s foot. He fell on the floor grabbing his left ankle and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Amen Thompson was left in the game to complete his triple-double. He was on 15 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. As Jabari Smith Jr. grabbed a rebound from a Pelicans missed free-throw, Thompson went down the floor to complete his triple-double. However, a bad landing on a missed shot, ruled him out for remained of the game.

Amen Thompson triple double for way too much money..

Coach leaves him in game to get one more rebound up 30, puts him low block on free throw. Jabari smith takes rebound off the miss, he goes down court and sprains his ankle. Prayers to Amen man but wow I might be cursed https://t.co/PWGTuFr99B pic.twitter.com/MGh9qCvSpq
— Rio (@RioStaysTrue) March 9, 2025

How long will Amen Thompson be sidelined for?

Amen Thompson will be sidelined for the next 10-14 days due to a left ankle sprain. He will rehab and receive treatment for swelling on the ankle. Furthermore, MRI reveals no structural damages to the player’s ankle.

Thompson has recorded 15 double-doubles and three double-doubles in the season. Five of his double-doubles came from the bench. The Rockets’ star continues to grow in Houston and can become one of the lethal two-way threat in upcoming years.

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