Rockets view Amen Thompson as largely untouchable in trade talks

The Rockets recently extended Thompson and — per reporting — internally value him as a top building block, making him effectively off the market for most trade offers.

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- Led team in minutes (2,953) last season
- Finished top‑10 in Defensive Player of the Year voting for a second straight year
- Averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists over 79 games
- Extension signed earlier this month (five years, reported by outlets)
- Makes front office unlikely to include him in trade packages
- Raises bar for offers — only a franchise‑altering return would be plausible
- Positions Amen as a long‑term playmaker and defensive anchor
- Could limit Houston’s flexibility in pursuing certain trades involving young core
- Signals internal preference to build around Thompson rather than flip him for assets

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