Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengün (28) tests his left knee after a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Houston.

With Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün saying on Monday that he was hopeful an agreement with the Rockets on a contract extension, his was not just wishful thinking. There is a “legitimate ...

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün dribbles the ball down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Feb. 27. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images FRONTCOURT ...

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün suffered an ankle sprain and bruised knee during Sunday’s win against the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.. Wojnarowski notes ...

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets battles against Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Toyota Center on November 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Ever since the Rockets relocated to Houston in 1971, ... In 2021, the organization welcomed another budding big to its franchise -- 19-year-old Alperen Şengün. Four years later, the Giresun, ...

For Houston, that advantage has come in the pairing of starting center Alperen Şengün with 31-year-old reserve center Steven Adams. An odd couple, yes, but one that has paid dividends routinely.

The Rockets didn’t address that vacancy in the Draft or free agency either, and it’s almost entirely because of Houston’s confidence in second-year big man Alperen Şengün.

Rockets Find Potential Gem In Alperen Şengün While much of the hype has gone to No. 2 pick Jalen Green, Houston’s No. 16 pick has been making noise at NBA Summer League. Michael Shapiro | Aug ...

There might be a learning curve, but the additions of Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith should help the Rockets half-court ...

With Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün saying on Monday that he was hopeful an agreement with the Rockets on a contract extension, his was not just wishful thinking. There is a “legitimate ...