The Latest Breaking News from Amen Thompson

LOS ANGELES — They're in the gym, at the games, studying film and speaking to league insiders. The writers who cover these NBA teams, the ones picking in the first round, know what teams need. They know who could be available. They know what types of players these executives like…

As the NBA’s 2023 pre-draft period enters its final hours, here’s one last look at #Rockets pick projections. Amen Thompson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are popular choices.

Are the #Rockets zeroing in on Amen Thompson? In today’s podcast, NBA writer @MikeAScotto offers fresh insight on Houston’s plans in the 2023 draft and free agency.

The Bulls don’t own a pick as of now, but stay tuned. Maybe, just maybe, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has a big swing in him leading up to next Thursday.

“In my conversations, the name Zion Williamson has come up as a potential trade target for Houston,“ NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe writes. #Rockets

“I’ve heard the #Rockets believe the gap between Amen [Thompson], Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller is not as large as people might assume,” @KellyIko reports.

The draft is just over a week away. And while the top three prospects have remained in place since SI’s last Big Board update, there’s been plenty of movement below them.

As the NBA’s June 22 draft nears, two of Houston’s potential targets at No. 4 overall — Amen and Ausar Thompson — will reportedly be in town next week. #Rockets

Victor Wembanyama, the assumed No. 1 pick, headlines the draft, but plenty of enticing talent will likely be available further down the board.