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We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this upcoming marquee matchup in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (10-4) will visit the Phoenix Suns (11-6) as fans will see familiar faces on new teams for the first time. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Suns prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun carved out a name for himself last season, earning his first All-Star nod as one of the NBA’s bright, young stars, and has graduated from ‘Baby Jokic,’ a nickname inspired by the 3x MVP — Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic. The nickame emerged during his rookie year. Now, Sengun is one […]

The season has not turned any better for the Dallas Mavericks, who are grasping at straws to get anything going. They lost a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks, 113-111, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday to drop to 4-13, including 3-8 at home. Simply put, the Mavericks cannot win without Anthony Davis and Kyrie […]

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun continued his ascent as one of the NBA’s premier big men after another stellar showing on Wednesday. Sengun led the Rockets to their fifth straight win after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-104, at Rocket Arena. They improved to 10-3, while the Cavaliers fell to 10-6. The 23-year-old Sengun tallied all-around […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun has no reservations over handing the ball to Kevin Durant at the end of games. After Durant scored 30+ points in two Rockets victories against the Portland Blazers (140-116) and against the Orlando Magic in overtime, Sengun knows Kevin’s preparation and track record in clutch situations. Sengun also know he […]

It’s a week of reunions at the Toyota Center for the Houston Rockets. The headline on Wednesday was the return of former first-round pick Cam Whitmore. But the more meaningful reunion arrives Friday night, when Tiago Splitter returns to Houston. Splitter, who played in the NBA from 2010-17, is now the interim head coach for […]

Kevin Durant has reached a point in his career where reflection meets acceptance, and his recent comments show that even one of basketball’s greatest scorers understands the value of adapting. The 37-year-old Houston Rockets forward said he would be open to coming off the bench one day if it meant helping a contending team. “Yes, […]

The Houston Rockets took a big gamble with their opening game starting lineup. Ime Udoka ran out a starting unit featuring four 6-foot-11 players and a 6-foot-7 point guard. Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun have both spent most of their careers at the five, and even Jabari Smith Jr. has typically been looked at as […]

The Houston Rockets lost a tough one against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-124, in double overtime at Paycom Center on Tuesday to open the new season on a nail-biting note. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coolly sank two free throws with only 2.3 seconds left in the second extension to win the game for the Thunder. The Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder got the NBA season started off with an instant classic on Tuesday night, with the Thunder coming away with a dramatic 125-124 win in double overtime. The Thunder were getting their feet wet after a long playoff run that culminated in an NBA Championship, while the Rockets were […]

The Houston Rockets are about to roll out one of the tallest, lengthiest starting lineups in NBA history when they begin the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Without Fred VanVleet entering the new season at the point guard spot, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is committing to his big […]

The Houston Rockets have spent the last several seasons rebuilding from the ground up: enduring the pain of youth, lottery disappointments, and a long list of growing pains that come with starting over. But in 2025, things feel different in Houston. They’re not a rebuilding team anymore. They’re a group ready to contend, armed with […]

If things were to go south for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks this upcoming season, could the Houston Rockets land the nine-time All-Star to pair him with Kevin Durant? Durant is expected to sign an extension with the Rockets, cementing his future as the franchise player amid the team’s pursuit of a championship. Trading […]

Athough Turkey did not the 2025 EuroBasket gold medal, the Houston Rockets had to be pleased with the continued development of Alperen Sengun. One of the building blocks of the franchise, Sengun is poised to take another big leap for the 2025-26 season. During recent preseason action between the Rockets and the Utah Jazz, Alperen […]

Kevin Durant will write another chapter in his colorful career as he is set to enter his first year with the Houston Rockets in the upcoming season after being traded by the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets are Durant’s fifth team, and he is hoping for a much better stint compared to his largely mediocre three-year […]

Houston Rockets rising star big man Alperen Sengun had a coming out party this summer at EuroBasket for Turkey. Turkey ended up in the gold medal game, and to get there they had to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the EuroBasket Semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks star struggled in that game being guarded by Ercan […]

The 2025 EuroBasket final between Germany and Turkey was a thrilling game that went down to the final seconds, with the Germans taking home gold. But days later, fans are still talking about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun following the Greece-Turkey semifinal game. Turkey defeated Greece handily, 94-68, in […]

Türkiye advanced to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Final with a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece on Friday, highlighted by standout performances from Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and teammate Ercan Osmani. The win not only secured Türkiye’s first championship game appearance in over two decades but also led to a promise of a luxury reward. […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun and the Turkey men’s national basketball team eliminated Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece 94-68 in EuroBasket. After Sengun led Turkey to victory against Poland in the quarterfinals, he revealed what it took to bring down Antetokounmpo and the Greeks. Sengun says Turkey’s Ercan Osmani did a superb job […]

For all the talk about Luka Doncic at EuroBasket, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was not to be forgotten. His efforts helped lead Turkey past Poland and onto the semifinals.  He finished with a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Additionally, Sengun became the youngest player to achieve a triple-double at EuroBasket […]

Turkey is in the semi-final of 2025 EuroBasket, and it’s thanks in large part to how Alperen Sengun looks to be an even better player than he was when he made his first All-Star Game en route to leading the Houston Rockets to a 52-30 record and the two-seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets […]

In his fourth season, Houston Rockets forward Alperen Sengun ascended into an All-Star, which garnered ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins’ respect and appreciation for the 22-year-old’s impact. Sengun has earned the nickname Baby Jokic, highlighting his dual offensive capabilities as a scorer and playmaker on one end and an elite rebounder and defender on the other. For […]

The stage could not be bigger for Alperen Şengün and Turkey. After a perfect 7-0 run that has surprised Europe and elevated the national team into legitimate title contention, Turkey now finds itself standing across from Greece, a powerhouse led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the EuroBasket semifinals. What has been a storybook tournament for Şengün […]

Somewhere out there, fans of the Houston Rockets are rubbing their palms as they eagerly await another huge year for center Alperen Sengun. Many are expecting him to play even better, especially with his outstanding stint for Turkey in the EuroBasket. Turkey, which has yet to lose in the tournament, advanced to the semifinals for […]

A handful of top NBA stars such as Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are currently playing at EuroBasket with their respective national teams. Houston Rockets rising star Alperen Sengun is participating at EuroBasket with Turkey, and he recently put up a triple double against Poland to lead Turkey to the semifinals. Alperen Sengun’s […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz declared Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun “now” the best center he has played with, surpassing former MVP Joel Embiid, following Türkiye’s 91-77 EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal win over Poland. Korkmaz, who contributed 10 points in the victory, praised Sengun’s impact on both ends of the court. “Until now I think […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey to a EuroBasket victory on Tuesday. Sengun entered EuroBasket with high expectations, and he certainly played well in Turkey’s 91-77 win over Poland. The big man finished the game with a 19-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. After the contest, Sengun commented on his performance, via the NBA. “I’m a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun have etched their names into EuroBasket history, becoming the first players since 1995 to each record a triple-double in the same tournament. Sengun secured the milestone Tuesday as Türkiye advanced to the semifinals with a 91-77 victory over Poland. The 23-year-old center delivered […]

Alperen Şengün has not only been Turkey’s best player at EuroBasket so far, but he has also been one of the tournament’s most impactful performers overall. The 22-year-old Houston Rockets big man has put up an impressive line through six games: 22 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 2.8 turnovers per game while shooting a […]

In what could be argued as the game of the tournament so far, Turkey oulasted Serbia, 95-90, in a meeting of two undefeated teams in Group A on Wednesday. The pulsating game, which saw eight ties and 15 lead changes, was highlighted by the intense matchup between Turkey’s Alperen Sengun and Serbia’s Nikola Jokic. When […]

On Wednesday’s EuroBasket 2025 action, Alperen Sengun and Turkey scored a major 95-90 upset victory over powerhouse Serbia led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Sengun, the Houston Rockets star, was such a dominant force and he even outplayed Jokic, recording 28 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists compared to just 22 points, nine rebounds, and […]

Turkey remained undefeated in the EuroBasket after steamrolling past Estonia on Monday, 84-64. With Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun leading the charge, the squad improved to 4-0 and is currently tied with Serbia for the top spot in Group A. Sengun has been nothing but dominant for Turkey, with team-highs of 20.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, […]

When Alperen Şengün steps onto the court for Turkey at EuroBasket 2025, he won’t just be representing his country: he’ll be carrying the weight of expectations, hope, and a basketball legacy that has long awaited its moment of resurgence. For two decades, Turkey has flirted with potential, reaching knockout rounds but never returning to the […]

The Houston Rockets did not have to make a blockbuster trade or huge free agency signing this offseason. Following a 52-win campaign and hard-fought effort against a seasoned Golden State Warriors squad brimming with big-game experience, many fans would have understood if the organization kept the young core intact and trusted natural development to run […]

The Houston Rockets have undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent NBA history. Adding Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason has pushed the team from a rebuilding squad into a dark-horse contender in the Western Conference. On paper, this is a roster with star power, versatility, and depth at almost […]

When James Harden decided he wanted to continue his career elsewhere during the 2020-21 season, the Houston Rockets were left without an identity. Roughly four seasons later, the Rockets recently claimed the 2-seed in the Western Conference and built a young core with a lot of potential. Now, Kevin Durant is joining the mix to […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets gave NBA fans arguably the best series of the postseason last year. In the end, Stephen Curry led Golden State to a win in Game 7 on the road. Earlier this offseason, All-Star center Alperen Sengun took a shot against the Warriors, saying that Golden State’s players complained […]

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets are a franchise with ambition, swagger, and newfound expectations. After acquiring Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, and Dorian Finney-Smith in the offseason, while also keeping faith in their young core of Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., the Rockets are no longer an afterthought in the Western Conference. They’re a […]

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun have never experienced an NBA season without one another. The duo joined the Houston Rockets as the headliners of the team’s 2021 draft class. However, following the blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets, Green will star for the Western Conference rival Phoenix Suns next season. Sengun admitted […]