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Rockets agree to five-year, $208 million Amen Thompson extension, ESPN reports

From yesterday's late edition: Houston and Amen Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie extension, sources told ESPN. The reported agreement includes a 10% trade kicker and keeps him under contract through 2032. Thompson averaged career highs of 18.3 points and 5.3 assists last season, giving Houston another long-term commitment within its young core.
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