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Amen Thompson is getting paid, and the Houston Rockets are making a statement. The twenty-three-year-old guard has agreed to a five-year, two hundred and eight million dollar extension, cementing his future in Houston. Already one of the premier perimeter defenders in the league with an offensive game that keeps climbing, this deal signals the Rockets are building something real.
Over in Indianapolis, the Colts have made it official — Anthony Richardson slides into the number two spot on the depth chart, a significant reshuffling in that quarterback room. It tells you everything about where the organization stands heading into the season and raises real questions about what the front office sees as their path forward under center.
Also in Indianapolis, wide receiver Keenan Allen addressed his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, keeping his comments brief and citing an ongoing legal matter. General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen have both voiced their support, but this is a situation the Colts will need to navigate carefully as training camp approaches and expectations build.
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