Amen Thompson Net Worth 2026: Rockets Deal and Extension

Updated On: July 28, 2026

Amen Thompson is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA (National Basketball Association). His net worth is around $5 million. Thompson is a versatile player who can defend his team from any part of the court.

Apart from basketball, Amen Thompson has a diverse taste in music. In an interview, Thompson expressed his desire to work in the fashion industry. Today, if Thompson were not an NBA player, he would have wanted to become an NBA broadcaster.

Biography

Field	Details
Full Name	Ameiz XLNC “Amen” Thompson
Nickname	Amen
Date of Birth	January 30, 2003
Age	23 (as of July 2026)
Birth Place	San Leandro, California, USA
Residence	Houston, Texas
Nationality	American
Profession	Professional Basketball Player
Category	NBA Player
Years Active	2023–present (3 seasons)

Amen Thompson Net Worth

Amen Thompson’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million — an aggregate of published estimates rather than a disclosed figure. His income comes from his rookie-scale NBA contract and endorsement deals.

The Extension Is the Number That Matters — and It Isn’t Signed

2026-27 is the final year of Thompson’s rookie deal, and he is eligible for a contract extension. That extension, not his current salary, is what will determine his career earnings.

Figures are circulating: ESPN’s Bobby Marks has suggested he should command something near a five-year, $251 million maximum, while Spotrac’s Keith Smith has predicted around five years and $185 million. A Houston Chronicle report suggests the Rockets may stop short of a full maximum, landing nearer 20-23% of the salary cap.

None of these is a contract. They are analyst projections, and they differ from one another by roughly $66 million. No extension has been agreed or announced. This article reports them as forecasts because that is what they are — quoting a predicted figure as though it were signed is how net worth pages end up wrong.

Income Source

Contract and Salary

According to SalarySport, Thompson’s biggest source of income is his 4-year, $40 million contract with the Houston Rockets. This deal was signed in 2023 under the rookie scale.

Year-by-Year Earnings

Season	Base Salary	Cap Hit	Notes
2023–24	$8,809,320	$8,809,320	Fully guaranteed.
2024–25	$9,249,960	$9,249,960	Net $9,225,368 after incentives and forfeiture.
2025–26	$9,690,600	$9,690,600	Club option exercised; fully guaranteed.
2026–27	$12,258,609	$12,258,609	Option exercised; final year of rookie deal.
Total	$40,008,489	$40,008,489	Average annual: $10,002,122.

Through the end of the 2025-26 season, Thompson’s gross earnings from his rookie contract total roughly $27.85 million — $18,162,274 across his first two seasons (including a $102,994 NBA Cup bonus, minus a small suspension forfeiture), plus $9,690,600 in 2025-26. The $12,258,609 due in 2026-27 takes the rookie deal to just over $40 million gross.

Endorsements Deals

According to source, His major deals are with Nike, Bose, American Express, Tissot, Buffalo Wild Wings, Starry, and Panini. These partnerships earn him an estimated $1-2 million each year.

Investments

Thompson is just starting to invest his money. His main goals are to create his own clothing brand and buy property in Houston. He also earns from social media promotions, such as ones he does with his brother. To follow his new deals, visit Spotrac.

Personal Life

Thompson likes to keep his personal life private. While there are online rumors about a girlfriend, no relationship has been publicly confirmed. NBA players often keep their relationships private during the early years of their careers to avoid unnecessary media scrutiny.