The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports the Rockets have picked up the option on the fourth year of Kenny Thomas' rookie contract.  He is now a Rocket through the 2002-'03 season.  Carroll Dawson said of Thomas that he showed up in the best shape of his life and that he'll be important with the injury to Mo Taylor.

The Rockets also added Ike Nwankwo, a center, and Tierre Brown, a guard, to the camp roster.