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Rockets agree to five-year, $208 million Amen Thompson extension
From yesterday's late edition: ESPN reported September 9 that Amen Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension with Houston, keeping him under contract through 2032. The agreement includes a 10% trade kicker and extends the Rockets' commitment to a young core that also includes Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason.
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Context & caveats
- The agreement and contract terms are attributed to ESPN's sources.
Why this made the edition
Retained under the explicit September 9 carryover exception. The substantial commitment to Houston's young core remains more consequential than today's routine personnel and entertainment items; original publication date is September 9, 2026.
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