Houston Rockets · G · Drafted 2023 (No. 4)
Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson counts $12.3M against the cap for the Houston Rockets this season, about 7% of it. He is in the final year of his deal, with a team option in 2026-27.
This season
$12.3M
Years left
1
Option
Team option 2026-27
Free agent
2027
Trade value
$12.3M
Year by year
| Season | Cap hit | % of cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $12.3M | 7% | Team optionThen a free agent |
What it means
The deal carries a team option in 2026-27, so his team decides whether to play that season or reach free agency.
In a trade he sends out $12.3M in salary, the figure the other team has to match.
His deal runs through 2026-27. After that he reaches free agency, where his own team can usually offer more years and money than rivals through Bird rights.
Numbers come from the engine, off the league's books; cap holds and projected lines are estimates. See the full team picture on the Houston Rockets cap sheet.