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The Houston Rockets listed center Alperen Sengun as questionable on Saturday afternoon ahead of their matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, casting some uncertainty over the status of one of the team’s most important contributors. The Rockets (18-10) are set to open a two-game homestand Saturday night against the Cavaliers (17-15) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Sengun […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in the penultimate 2025 NBA Christmas Day game, with both teams in danger of missing their best player. Luka Doncic and Alperen Sengun are both questionable for the matchup, which threatens the significance of their prime-time showdown. Here is everything we know about Luka Doncic and Alperen […]

NBA Tuesday will conclude in the Western Conference as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the slate’s final matchup. The Houston Rockets (17-9) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (7-21), Houston leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are sixth in […]

The Houston Rockets coughed up a 25-point lead in their 133-128 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. “That’s not who we are, and I hate that it happened like this,” Kevin Durant said after the game. Durant is right in one respect; the Rockets have not been a team that routinely surrenders […]

Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun delivered a historic performance Wednesday night, becoming the first pair of centers to record triple-doubles in the same game during the Denver Nuggets’ 128-125 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets. According to OptaSTATS, the milestone marked a first in NBA history, underscoring the evolving versatility of the center position. Jokic’s […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic set the record straight regarding comparisons to Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun after a 128-125 overtime win on Monday. Jokic’s 39 points led the Nuggets to victory. He also finished with 15 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and two blocks as Nikola recorded another triple-double. Sengun led the Rockets with […]

The Denver Nuggets closed out their game against the Houston Rockets 128-125, riding on a monster 42-point performance from Nikola Jokic. It came after a failed three-point attempt from Alperen Sengun, who finished with a 33-point triple-double and was guarded by Bruce Brown on the final possession. Brown revealed his antics after the game, claiming […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun walked away from Monday night’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets with mixed emotions. The defeat stung, but the matchup gave him another measuring stick against Nikola Jokic, the player he often gets compared to and the one behind his “Baby Joker” nickname. Sengun made it clear that the […]

On Monday night, the Houston Rockets fell to 16-7 with a tough road loss to the Denver Nuggets. A questionable last-second shot attempt aside, Alperen Sengun was mostly excellent in this one, scoring 33 points to go along with ten rebounds and ten assists in the loss. After the game, the Rockets put the attention […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick for NBA Monday as we head to the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (16-6) will visit the Denver Nuggets (18-6) for their second meeting of the season, Denver leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are […]

The Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant to accelerate their championship contention timetable, and thus far, that plan is working out swimmingly. They know they can trust the future Hall of Famer to produce when healthy, but what can truly put the franchise over the top is if Alperen Sengun crosses into undeniable superstardom this season. […]

The Houston Rockets are set to take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday, as the team aims to advance to a 15-5 record. However, it appears the club will be without star center Alperen Sengun, creating a disadvantage in the front court. Reports indicate that Sengun, who is 23 years old, is ruled out due […]

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun is having a career year, averaging 22.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists while helping his team secure a 14-5 record. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the league’s most complete centers this season, recently putting up a historic stat line against the Utah Jazz. During a recent press […]

The Houston Rockets fell short of their mission to complete a back-to-back set win over the Utah Jazz on Monday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, but not before star big man Alperen Sengun put together an incredible individual stat line. Sengun lit up the Jazz’s defense for 31 points on a 12-for-19 […]

The NBA Cup is back in full force as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next matchup in the Western Conference Group C. The Houston Rockets (11-4) will take on the Golden State Warriors (10-9) as the two teams renew their rivalry for the first time this season. Check our NBA odds […]

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 […]