Amen Thompson Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026

Amen Thompson of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Amen was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 3rd game Amen has missed this season.
Amen Thompson Season Averages
Amen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 79 games this season, he's averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while playing 37.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.4 | 18.3 | 7.8 | 5.3 | 13.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Amen Thompson?
When Amen sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason and JD Davison stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Amen has been out this season, Reed Sheppard has averaged 8.8 more points per game, 5.2 additional field goal attempts and 6.0 extra minutes.
PPG: +8.8 | FGA: +5.2 | MPG: +6.0
When Amen has been out this season, Tari Eason has averaged 7.0 more points per game and 3.6 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +7.0 | FGA: +3.6
Full Injury Report — Amen Thompson's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Grizzlies @ Rockets - April 12, 2026 Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Cedric Coward (Out) Ty Jerome (Out) Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Kevin Durant (Out) Fred VanVleet (Out) Alperen Sengun (Out) Jabari Smith Jr. (Out) Amen Thompson (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Amen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.