Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets and NBA

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 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.”
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Trying to Blaze His Own Trail
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings
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.”
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.
Alperen Sengun: Rockets can ‘beat anybody’ in new era
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Chips in 26 points Saturday
Sengun closed Saturday's 135-131 victory over the Cavaliers with 26 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-13 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes.
Rockets: Will Alperen Sengun Be an All-Star?
Alperen Sengun has been one of Houston's best players this season. National media has been calling for him and Jalen Green to be All-Stars, but Sengun is more l
Alperen Sengun fights off defender for and-1
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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.
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Alperen Sengun helped Houston in the upset win over Cleveland
Nikola Jovic did the same on the road for Miami in Brooklyn, scoring 17 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in ...
Why Ime Udoka gave Alperen Sengun a Michael Jordan comparison
Ime Udoka says Alperen Sengun is like Michael Jordan in Turkey as the 22-year-old shines for the Rockets, helping them to a ...
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In bizarre finish, Rockets stun Cavaliers as Alperen Sengun hits decisive free throws
In a bizarre finish, the Rockets (29-14) had a huge win over the Cavs (36-7). Alperen Sengun made his late free throws, and ...
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Pistons upset Rockets as Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham outduel Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green
On a bad day for Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, the shooting inside Toyota Center was nearly as frigid as Houston’s snowy ...