ALPEREN SENGÜN NEWS

Won't play Friday Sengun has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors after undergoing a dental procedure, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Sengun performed well as Houston's starting center in Sunday's preseason opener, scoring 13 points while adding five rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes of action. He'll take Friday off as he recovers from a dental procedure, but he should be able to return for Houston's final preseason games next week.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect from field Sengun posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.

Impact Sengun made waves as a rookie due to his well-rounded play, and all signs point toward continued improvement for him in his second year in the league. Expect Sengun to begin the season as the Rockets' starting center while operating as a bonafide two-way threat.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young Houston Rockets focused on growth and improvement

The Houston Rockets still have a long way to go after finishing with the league’s worst record for the last two seasons

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Highlights: In Turkey-Serbia matchup, Alperen Sengun shines vs. Nikola Jokic Led by back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia held off Turkey on Sunday. But Rockets big man Alperen Sengun (17 points, 13 rebounds) made...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick

The Houston Rockets selected Auburn freshman Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, adding a skilled player to join last year’s second pick J...

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alperen Sengun sees idols in MVP leaders Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid Alperen Sengun on the second consecutive MVP award for Nikola Jokic: “I am happy for him, and he deserved it. I have two idols in the NBA ri...

MAY 14, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba plan to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September Assuming health, Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are set to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September. NBA tra...

MAY 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Rockets optimistic despite posting NBA's worst record again

The Houston Rockets went 20-62 to finish with the NBA's worst record for the second straight season

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid effort against Toronto Sengun ended with 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-115 loss to the Raptors.

Impact The rookie big man has started in each of his last four appearances and has scored in double digits in each of those contests, but his rebounding figures have been a bit inconsistent in that stretch. The first-round pick is ending the season on a strong note, though, as he's averaged 16.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game over his last five appearances.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Sengun finished Tuesday's 118-105 loss to Brooklyn with 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes.

Impact Sengun continues to draw starts with Christian Wood (hamstring) sidelined for the remainder of the season, and the rookie big man hasn't disappointed. He's notched back-to-back double-doubles and has scored in double figures in four consecutive appearances. During that stretch, Sengun has averaged 16.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving scores 42, Nets beat Rockets 118-105 to move to 8th

Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Houston Rockets 118-105 on improve their position in the race for play-in seeding

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 as the Minnesota Timberwolves built a huge lead and held on for a 139-132 win over the Houston Rockets

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In starting five Sunday Sengun will start Sunday's game against Minnesota, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun missed the previous two games with a lower-leg bruise, but he's been cleared to return and will get the start at center with Christian Wood (hamstring) shut down for the year. Assuming he can stay healthy, Sengun should be in position to hold on to that role for the Rockets' four remaining regular season contests.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Sengun (lower leg) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact The rookie will return following a two-game absence, and he should start with Christian Wood (hamstring) out for the year. As a starter, Sengun is averaging 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 blocks in 27.7 minutes.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston hosts Minnesota on home losing streak

Houston looks to stop its 3-game home slide with a victory over Minnesota

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnes scores 25 in Kings' 2nd win over Rockets in 3 days

Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 122-117

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Friday Sengun (lower leg) is out Friday against the Kings but is close to a return, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Sengun will miss a second straight game. With Christian Wood (hamstring) out for the season, Usman Garuba should draw another start at center.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Sengun (lower leg) is questionable Friday against the Kings, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sengun sat out Wednesday's loss to the Kings but should see increased run if available due to Christian Wood (hamstring) being sidelined. The rookie has seen at least 20 minutes in each of his past eight appearances with averages of 12.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston and Sacramento square off in conference matchup

Sacramento takes on Houston for a Western Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118

Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Wednesday Sengun (leg) will not play Wednesday against the Kings, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact As expected, Sengun will be held out as he deals with a bruised leg. Feigen relays that the Rockets are considering the big man day-to-day but are hoping he can play in as many games as possible down the stretch -- especially with Christian Wood (hamstring) done for the year.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Unlikely' to play Wednesday Sengun (leg) did not go through shootaround and is considered unlikely to play Wednesday against the Kings, despite the fact that he's still listed as questionable, Jonathan Feige...

Impact Sengun remains questionable on the official injury report, but there have been rumblings throughout the day that he's actually much closer to doubtful. If that's the case, the Rockets will likely have to turn to Usman Garuba and Bruno Fernando for minutes at center with Christian Wood (hamstring) done for the season.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday's game Sengun (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun left Monday's contest early due to a lower-leg bruise. Christian Wood (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so if Sengun is also sidelined, Usman Garuba, Kenyon Martin and Bruno Fernando would all be candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee injury Sengun was held out of the end of Monday's game against San Antonio due to a lower leg bruise, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun appeared to have suffered the injury earlier in the contest, which made him unavailable down the stretch. He'll be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update on his status.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE