# Amen Thompson Rockets EXTENSION Reactions | Fred VanVleet Return From Injury CONCERNS? & More

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-09-06T18:50:30+00:00
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## Resource

Houston Rockets fans react to Amen Thompson’s contract extension—is it a future steal or a risky investment? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the deal’s value, the franchise’s faith in Thompson’s development, and the challenges of building around multiple non-shooters like Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun. Could the Rockets’ shooting woes undermine their playoff ambitions, or will Chip Engelland’s expertise unlock new potential across the roster? Gatlin fields live listener questions on potential moves for Clint Capela, Fred VanVleet’s role post-ACL injury, and Houston’s offensive strategy under Ime Udoka. The show spotlights the fallout from the Kawhi Leonard scandal, examining how the Los Angeles Clippers’ penalties could reshape the Western Conference. With in-depth breakdowns of rotations, cap space concerns, and behind-the-scenes insights from Toyota Center, Locked on Rockets delivers must-hear analysis for every Houston Rockets diehard.

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