Amen Thompson likely out for the Summer League / News - Basketnews.com

Thompson landed on Ibou Badji's foot after blocking his shot with just a minute left in the game. The Rockets are likely to keep the 4th overall pick out for the entire Summer League.

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Amen Thompson was picked #4 in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. His debut in the Summer League, however, wasn't the one he hoped for.

Amen Thompson

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With less than a minute left in the game, the player left the court with an ankle injury after awkwardly landing following a blocked Ibou Badji's shot. He limped off the court being surrounded by the team's medical staff.

"It's pretty sore. I just blocked the shot and landed on his foot, twisted my ankle," Thompson said after the game.

Thompson will have an MRI on Saturday.

Kelly Iko from The Athletic now reports that the Rockets are very likely to keep Thompson out for the entire Summer League in order to not risk aggravating the injury.

Before exiting the game, Thompson managed to score 16 points, grab 4 rebounds, and dish out 5 assists.

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