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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 […]

The Houston Rockets have arguably had a busier offseason than any other NBA team, having traded for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant and made some additional savvy free-agency signings. The Rockets are hoping they will be able to compete for an NBA championship with their new core built around Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. […]

Nikola Jokic is arguably the best big man in the NBA, especially after Jokic won three NBA MVPs. He’s also a major reason as to why the Denver Nuggets are a legitimate threat in the league. Jokic dominates not with his athletic gifts. But instead, the Serbian star leans on his high IQ and ability […]

Alperen Sengun may be an NBA All-Star, but he’s also a wedding crasher in the best possible way. The Rockets center brought his rim-protecting instincts to his brother’s big day, and let’s just say, no one saw it coming from Sengun. After the bride turned around for the traditional bouquet toss, Sengun decided he wasn’t […]

The Houston Rockets are going to be one of the teams to watch for next season. The trade for Kevin Durant could potentially put them over the top as the best team in the Western Conference next season. Rockets’ general manager Rafael Stone recently spoke to the media about Durant. “Kevin impacts the game on […]

The Houston Rockets are feeling the vibes of a successful offseason … and we are less than two weeks into it. After trading for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, the Rockets re-signed key pieces and added more depth to a deep roster. The Rockets ended last season as the No. 2 seed but did […]

The Houston Rockets lured back two familiar faces Monday. Delivering this NBA free agency move following the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks to Phoenix. Houston is re-signing Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green. Both will be on one-year minimum deals, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Rumblings of their Rockets return […]

The Houston Rockets have risen as an early aggressor when it comes to NBA free agency moves. They already removed themselves from the Jalen Green era — by adding Kevin Durant in the bombshell June 22 trade. Now Dorian Finney-Smith could be next to arrive. The versatile Los Angeles Lakers forward is immediately linked to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been stockpiling draft picks for years. Their unprecedented rebuilding efforts have led to them constructing arguably the best roster in the NBA. The Thunder led the league with 68 wins in 2024-25, and they are currently playing in the NBA Finals. The team is well set up for the future, […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday night and the All-Defensive Teams were announced Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced its final series of accolades on Friday night with the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams. To nobody’s surprise, Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlined the All-NBA First Team, as LeBron James and Stephen […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone face a big decision early this offseason regarding Fred Vanvleet. The Rockets guard wants to stay with the team and have them pick up his $44.9 million team option. He helped Alperen Sengun keep Houston’s offense afloat against the Golden State Warriors, proving his value in the […]

The Houston Rockets pieced together a remarkable season that saw them finish with a 52-30 record to secure the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, their campaign came to an end after the Golden State Warriors defeated them in seven games to send them home in the first round of the playoffs. Historically, […]

The Houston Rockets’ season has officially ended, and the trade rumors are already swirling for a franchise on the rise. Despite the bitter Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, year two under head coach Ime Udoka was a resounding success. The Rockets won 52 games and finished with the No. 2 seed […]

As the Houston Rockets lost Game 7 to the Golden State Warriors with their playoff hopes now in the dust, the goal in the offseason will be to improve on what was a relatively successful season. While the Rockets are expected to go after a superstar, there are some other relatively smaller moves that the […]

Although Alperen Sengun made a Houston Rockets Game 7 guarantee, it didn’t come to fruition. Much of it was because of Draymond Green’s constant chatter throughout the series. As a result, it got to Sengun’s head, and he played with a flurry of emotion. Green took advantage of this and got in his head. Despite […]

The Houston Rockets watched Fred VanVleet deliver the hot hand behind the arc. But now many fans wonder if he’ll return to the franchise following the NBA Playoffs exit Sunday. Ime Udoka faced the tough question about the sharpshooter’s Houston future. The Golden State Warriors ended the Rockets season 103-89 at the Toyota Center. Udoka […]

The Houston Rockets come with players new to a Game 7 setting in the NBA Playoffs. Alperen Sengun will soon witness the pulsating dynamics of this critical game Sunday evening. The 22-year-old joins a young roster in facing elimination or advancing. The first time NBA All-Star and playoff center face the daunting task of putting […]

The Golden State Warriors got shellacked by the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night, sending their first-round series back to Chase Center for Friday night’s Game 6. But if there was a silver lining for the Warriors in their 131-116 loss, their deep bench made a run in the fourth quarter that made […]

After the Houston Rockets dismantled the Golden State Warriors in a 131-116 victory Wednesday night, Alperen Sengun took the spotlight—this time, not for his on-court dominance, but for his outfit, per X. During the postgame press conference, the Rockets center showed up in a look that sent fans into a frenzy online. Sporting oversized sunglasses, […]

Alperen Sengun joined Nikola Jokic in an exclusive club during the Houston Rockets’ 131-116 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In 31 minutes of action, Sengun finished with a stat line of 15 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and two […]

The Houston Rockets stayed alive on Wednesday night with a big win at home to fight off elimination. The Golden State Warriors came into Game 5 leading the series 3-1, and they had an opportunity to advance to the next round of the NBA Playoffs. They will have to wait until Game 6 now as […]

Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets came down to one final possession and one signature Draymond Green defensive stand. With the Rockets down by one point in the final seconds of the game, Alperen Sengun got the ball in his hands and took his shot that could’ve tied the series. […]

The NBA Playoffs feature the best teams and the brightest stars in the league. By now, fans should realize that the postseason is a different animal compared to the regular season. In fact, some superstars have yet to snag a playoff series win. Here is a look at the 10 most surprising NBA stars who’ve […]

Oftentimes, a 31-point, 10-rebound, and five-assist game would make many happy. However, that’s not the case for Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun. As Sengun was getting annoyed in the Rockets Game 4 loss, he explained postgame how he needs to be better. “There’s a lot to learn,” Sengun said. “I’m still young. I’m going to […]

After losing their second straight game to the Golden State Warriors in their first-round playoff series and falling into a 3-1 hole, Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is uncommitted to his starting five heading into Game 5. Monday night presented the Rockets with an opportunity to even this series and regain home-court advantage with […]

At this point in his career, Golden State Warriors vet Draymond Green is known for his antics just as much as his on the court play. Green has already gotten into it with Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green following the Warriors’ Game 3 win, and his antics annoyed the Rockets again at the start of […]

Golden State Warriors fans were mad about a lot of things on Wednesday night. They were mad at Amen Thompson for his role in the Jimmy Butler injury. They were mad at Ime Udoka for his comments about physical play. They were mad at Jonathan Kuminga for stinking up the joint in his return to […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets are going at it in Game 2 of their first round series on Wednesday night, and the Rockets are cruising toward a critical victory to even the series at a game apiece. Part of that is because of a critical injury to Warriors star Jimmy Butler that […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was blunt after his team’s 95-85 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Western Conference’s No. 2 seed dominated Game 1 from a physicality standpoint. Unfortunately, the shots were not falling for the Rockets, and they now find themselves in a 0-1 hole. Everyone predominantly struggled on offense Sunday […]

Draymond Green started his Easter landing on the final list for NBA Defensive Player of the Year. But Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets shook up his chances, literally, early on in their NBA playoffs contest. Sengun cut inside with Green in the vicinity. Jalen Green fed Segun inside. The Turkish center then lifted off […]

The Houston Rockets may be shorthanded Friday night as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena to conclude their three-game road trip. Ahead of the 10:30 p.m. ET tipoff, the Rockets have listed star center Alperen Sengun as questionable due to personal reasons and veteran guard Fred VanVleet as questionable with […]

The Houston Rockets will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. Alperen Sengun is doubtful, and Fred VanVleet is questionable on the team’s injury report. Sengun is dealing with lower back soreness, while VanVleet has right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about both players’ injuries and playing statuses vs. the […]

Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. He puts up historical statistical lines nearly every night, yet his Denver Nuggets team has been struggling of late. Things have gotten so bad that they fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just three games before the end of the regular season. […]

The Houston Rockets are poised for a playoff run as they stand as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. While the Rockets have had a great regular season, they are a young roster that could be upset with a nightmare matchup. Houston has built a defensive team that has a ton of depth. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers needed him most against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James was ready to heed the call. The Lakers are in a competitive race for one of the higher seeds in the Western Conference bracket. To do this, they needed a win against the Rockets, who are among the top three in […]

With the second half of their game against the Houston Rockets rapidly approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers needed something big to break their back-and-forth battle against Ime Udoka’s squad. With 1:09 left to play in the second quarter, All-Star point guard Luka Doncic answered that call, dropping Rockets center Alperen Sengun to the floor with […]

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is one of the most majestic players to watch in the league today. While he’s not the ultra-athletic type, Sengun can dominate his matchups in variety of ways. He has excellent footwork, great post-up skills and, of course, not to be forgotten is his elite court vision for a […]

The Houston Rockets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Alperen Sengun is on the injury report alongside Fred VanVleet, with Sengun listed as questionable and VanVleet ruled out. Sengun is dealing with lower back soreness, while VanVleet has a strained right ankle. Sengun is coming off a double-double (30 points, 10 rebounds) in […]