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The Rockets Best Player. Alpern Sengun is currently the best player on the Houston Rockets. He’s one of the best 20 players in the NBA, too. This despite the fact that in some respects his statistics declined a bit last season, mostly in terms of offensive efficiency.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Re-Signing Veteran Center Considered Top Priority for Houston Rockets

As the Houston Rockets prepare for next season, the center room outside of All-Star Alperen Sengun is seemingly scarce and in need of serious depth. This could be the perfect opportunity for Houston to lock down one of the most physical big men in the league, Steven Adams.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 3

Should Houston Rockets Bring Back Veteran Shooter?

It's no secret that the Houston Rockets are in serious need of shooters. With an already loaded roster full of young wings and an All-Star center in Alperen Sengun, the Rockets could be in search of a veteran shooter to add to the fray.

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An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

NBA Draft: Centers the Houston Rockets Could Pick at No. 10

The center position is definitely not one of the biggest concerns for the Houston Rockets. With All-Star center Alperen Sengun, and plenty of success running a 'double big' lineup with Steven Adams, a center shouldn't be the main focus heading into the 2025 NBA Draft.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Who Led the Houston Rockets in Isolation Scoring this Season?

The Houston Rockets suffered through their worst three-year stretch in franchise history after they traded away the franchise's second-best player, James Harden.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Options for the Rockets with the No. 10 Pick

Despite coming off its first postseason appearance in nearly a half-decade, the Houston Rockets will still make a pick inside the lottery at this year’s draft.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Who Was the Houston Rockets' Clutchest Player this Season?

During the Houston Rockets' rebuilding years after the James Harden trade, the Rockets were not involved in many close games. Over that time frame, the Rockets only won 61 games and, for most of the three seasons, were on the short end of lopsided games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

One Area Alperen Sengun Needs to Improve Next Season for the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets started their rebuild the day they traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in January 2021. Instead of trading for veteran players who could help them win right away, the Rockets opted for future draft picks, hoping they could bring in young talent that could develop into star-level players one day.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Two Free Agent Centers the Houston Rockets Can Add for Next Season

The Houston Rockets will have a couple of roles to fill in next season's center room, and the free agency market could be the perfect chance for Houston to make a couple of moves for team-friendly contracts.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 26

Could Rockets Add Former VCU Sharpshooter in Free Agency?

One nail that will not stop getting hammered until the Rockets fix the problem is the need for shooters on their team. While they had a tremendous run this season led by All-Star center Alperen Sengun, their No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 25

Was Houston Rockets Center Snubbed from All-NBA?

No Houston Rockets were named to any of the All-NBA teams this season, however, one player on the Rockets did miss the third All-NBA team by just one single point.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Gets Snubbed from All NBA Team

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had an amazing season for the team this year. He was a first-time all-star and established himself as one of the better centers in the league.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 24

Houston Rockets Need to Keep All-Star Center at All Costs

The Houston Rockets have been a focal point for NBA Analysts and media when it comes to trade proposals prior to this year's NBA Draft. However, one player that the Houston Rockets should make it clear to the NBA that he is not available is their lone All-Star and potential cornerstone center Alperen Sengun.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 24

The Rockets’ Alperen Sengun Is One Step Away From All-NBA

The Houston Rockets had one of their best seasons in the past five years, mostly led by All-Star big man Alperen Sengun. The talented center had one of his best seasons in the NBA, and he earned his first major accolade with the All-Star selection.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 23

Biggest 2025 All-NBA snubs headlined by Alperen Sengun, Trae Young

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Houston’s Next Step Comes With Experience

One of the main missing components for the Houston Rockets during their strong season was the lack of experience in high-stakes situations. Now, the Rockets have their first experience with the playoffs with a game plan to move forward.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 20

Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Alperen Sengun

When the Houston Rockets traded for the No. 17 pick in the 2021 draft, the Rockets knew exactly who they wanted to draft. The Rockets had been scouting Alperen Sengun for several months while he continued to dominate the Turkish league he was playing in at the time.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 18

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Mock Sees Hawks Take Center Drawing Alperen Sengun Comparisons

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is in the books and it went exactly how the Atlanta Hawks were hoping that it would. While the Hawks own pick was controlled by San Antonio, Atlanta was watching intently, hoping that the Sacramento Kings pick would stay at No.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 16

Rockets Reportedly Open to Trading Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Houston Rockets have been heavily involved in trade rumors regarding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. After his third-straight first-round playoff exit, it seems like Antetokounmpo could be on the move for the first time in his 12-year career.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

Why Rockets would be wise to trade young All-Star to get Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Surprising report emerges about Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets’ roster may truly have no untouchables. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports shared a surprising report on Thursday about the Rockets All-Star big man Alperen Sengun.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 15

Rockets Might Be Open To Parting With Alperen Sengun In A Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit

For the first time in his career, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly open-minded about leaving Milwaukee — and NBA front offices are already making phone calls, just in case.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 15

Rockets open to trading All-Star big man?

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has become “open-minded” about the possibility of leaving Milwaukee for the first time in his career.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 7

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Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Alperen Sengun Reveals Next Move After Warriors-Rockets Game 7 Blowout

The Houston Rockets turned a corner in the 2024-25 NBA season, as they made it back to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020. But their return trip to the postseason lasted just seven games, with the Rockets ultimately failing to overcome a 3-1 series deficit in the first round against the Golden State Warriors.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 29

Alperen Sengun joins big man royalty in Rockets’ Game 4 loss

Despite the Houston Rockets’ narrow 109–106 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 4, Alperen Sengun delivered a performance that placed him among elite company.

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