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.
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.”
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,
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.
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.
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 center Domantas Sabonis or Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic,
Celtics’ loss to Rockets latest reminder Boston’s late-game execution is cause for concern
Boston has lost nine games this season where it had the lead in the fourth quarter (which equals last year's mark in half the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
The Amen Thompson Era Has Arrived In Houston
Amen Thompson has become Houston’s most dynamic player, showing his full talents in a career-best night against the Celtics.
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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 ...
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 ...