Houston Rockets and Amen Thompson agree to rookie scale extension

The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with Amen Thompson on a rookie scale extension. Following this deal, the team is scheduled to hold Media Day on September 22. Houston and Dallas are permitted to begin practice on September 23, marking the earliest start date allowed for those clubs. All other NBA teams are scheduled to hold Media Day on September 28, with their first practice sessions beginning on September 29. The schedule adjustment stems from the league's designated timeline for training camp operations as the season approaches.

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