He laughs at the irony of it all. “And now I play every game.” Alperen Sengun unplugged, at @TheAthletic: From a street kid in Turkey to leaving home as a 12yo to NBA prominence, with so many ...

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 ...

In order for the Rockets to keep things going, Sengun will have to continue to improve. However, that shouldn't be a tall task for a 22-year-old who appears as driven as any young potential star ...

Among frontcourt players in the Western Conference, Rockets center Alperen Sengun currently ranks No. 6 in All-Star fan voting, according to Thursday’s initial voting update released by the NBA.

At the heart of everything positive coming out of Houston right now is Alperen Sengun, whose versatility as a quasi big man-fleet footed center continues to earn him widespread plaudits.

Sengun is averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 22.7% from three (1.4 attempts per game). He will be the only Rockets ...

Houston Rockets' center Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star squad for 2025, making him the second Turkish player to receive this honor. The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new ...