Amen Thompson Injury Status Update for April 18th, 2026
The Rockets got some good news today — Amen Thompson has been cleared and is officially available to play. Amen had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Rockets.
Amen Thompson Season Averages
The Rockets get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 79 games, Amen is averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 37.4 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.4 | 18.3 | 7.8 | 5.3 | 13.2 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Amen Thompson
The numbers tell a clear story about Amen's value to the Rockets. With Amen in the lineup this season, the team is 49-30. Without him, they've gone 3-0. The Rockets's net rating is 18.5 points better per 100 possessions when Amen plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (117.3 vs 125.6 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 49-30 | 3-0 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.3 | 125.6 | +8.4 |
| Def Rating | 112.6 | 102.5 | -10.1 |
| Net Rating | 4.7 | 23.2 | +18.5 |
| PPG | 114.9 | 124.0 | +9.1 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Amen Thompson Back
With Amen back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Reed Sheppard, Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Amen again.
PPG: -7.8 | FGA: -5.7
PPG: -10.4 | FGA: -6.8 | MPG: -17.8 | RPG: -4.5
PPG: -8.0 | FGA: -4.9
Amen Thompson Betting Trends
With Amen returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Rockets have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Thompson) Kevin Durant REB OVER: 47-29 (+17.0u, 5.0 / -106 avg. line) Kevin Durant PRA OVER: 47-28 (+15.7u, 34.8 / -113 avg. line)
Amen is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Rockets and the rest of the league.