Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets

Rockets star Alperen Sengun embraces physical challenge from bigs like Jarrett Allen
I am ready for it, and I am just going to fight,” Rockets center Alperen Sengun says of physical play from opponents like Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen.
Led by Alperen Sengun, several Rockets received votes for NBA’s 2025 All-Star Game
The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and the Rockets weren’t represented. But led by Alperen Sengun, they did receive votes.
Alperen Sengun: Rockets can ‘beat anybody’ in new era
Rockets center Alperen Şengün shrugged Wednesday night when asked to assess the importance of Houston's win over the then 36–6 Cleveland Cavaliers. Şengün's understated reaction is music to head coach Ime Udoka's ears "The opponents are the opponents,
Alperen Sengun on Rockets and NBA trade deadline: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’
Rockets star Alperen Sengun, asked about the potential of moves at the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline: “I love my team. I wouldn’t change anything.”
As All-Star nod looms, Rockets star Alperen Sengun credits Ime Udoka’s belief in him
Alperen Sengun on how and why he’s taken an All-Star leap in Houston: “Opportunity, and Ime (Udoka) believing in me. That was the biggest reason.”
Will Alperen Sengun Be Named To The All-Star Team?
Sengun is averaging a robust 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, but on just 49% shooting from the floor and 22.6% from long range.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun makes concerning injury admission
Alperen Sengun made an injury admission that would concern Rockets fans following their escape act vs. the Cavs.
Green scores 25 and Rockets hold off Hawks 100-96 for fourth straight victory
Jalen Green scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets avoided a late collapse to beat the ...
Alperen Sengun: 'A car hit me — twice. I was almost dying'
I’ve got a lot of injuries from (his childhood) — like everywhere,” the 22-year-old Şengün said. “My arms. My knees. I have ...
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Rockets vs Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
By no surprise, Tatum shoots better at home, draining 36.4% of his attempts compared to 34% on the road. That’s on an average ...
Houston faces Memphis on 4-game win streak
Houston is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.
Houston’s Top Three Take Next Steps Forward
The Houston Rockets' top three players are starting to show just how capable they are of competing with other top teams.
Celtics make surprise last-minute lineup change against Rockets
Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Luke Kornet defend during ...
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Rockets weather Hawks rally
Jalen Green scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets avoided a late collapse to beat the ...