ALPEREN SENGÜN NEWS

Starting Monday Sengun will start Monday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The rookie first-round pick as come off the bench the past eight games but will start Monday's contest with Christian Wood (hamstring) unavailable. Sengun has averaged 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.5 minutes as a starter, and he'll remain in that role as long as Wood remains sidelined.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for career-best 27 points Sengun had 27 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 115-98 victory over Portland.

Impact Sengun entered the contest with just one career 20-point game to his resume, but he easily surpassed that mark thanks to a 10-for-16 shooting line against Portland. The rookie also grabbed a team-high seven rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench. Sengun remains too inconsistent to be a reliable fantasy asset down the stretch, though he certainly has shown the talent to put together the occasional strong performance.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sengun scores 27 as Rockets beat Trail Blazers again Alperen Sengun scored 27 points off the bench, Jalen Green had 25 points and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-98...

MARCH 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sengun scores 27 as Rockets beat Trail Blazers again Alperen Sengun scored 27 points off the bench, Jalen Green had 25 points and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-98...

MARCH 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Sengun scores 27 as Rockets beat Trail Blazers again

Alperen Sengun scored 27 points off the bench, Jalen Green had 25 points and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-98 to complete a back-to-back sweep

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doncic-less Mavs pull away, beat last-place Rockets 110-91

Jalen Brunson scored 28 points while Spencer Dinwiddie added 26 with Luka Doncic resting a sore right ankle and the Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Houston Rockets in the second h...

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets encouraged by growth of Christian Wood, Alperen Sengun duo Rockets coach Stephen Silas is encouraged by the growth of the Christian Wood-Alperen Sengun duo: “I had a conversation with Christian about...

MARCH 24, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Wood makes career-best 8 3s as Rockets down Wizards 115-97

Christian Wood set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 39 points as the Houston Rockets used a huge late run to rally for a 115-97 win over the Washington Wizards

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without Morant

Desmond Bane had 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of star Ja Morant with balanced scoring in a 122-98 victory over the NBA-worst Houston Rockets on Sunday

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 15 points off bench Sengun produced 15 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and three blocks over 21 minutes during Friday's 121-118 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Sengun missed all of his three-point attempts but still scored in double figures for the first time over the past four games. Across 10 games in March, the rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 23.6 minutes per game, though that production is skewed by a 21-point, 14-rebound performance during a March 9 start when Christian Wood was sidelined with an illness.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112

Devin Booker scored 36 points,ikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving back to bench Sengun will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Salman Ali of Clutch Points reports.

Impact After making three straight spot starts with Christian Wood sidelined, Sengun will head back to the bench with Wood available Sunday. Sengun flopped in his last outing Friday against Dallas -- six points, six rebounds, five fouls in 20 minutes -- but Wednesday against the Lakers he erupted for 21 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in a career-high (by far) 40 minutes of action.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles in career-high 40 minutes Sengun finished with 21 points (9-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks across 40 minutes Wednesday in the Rockets' 139-130 overtime victory...

Impact Making a second straight start for an ailing Christian Wood (illness), Sengun once again saw elevated minutes and produced a fantasy-friendly line. In addition to Sengun, fellow rookies Jalen Green (32 points) and Josh Christopher (21 points) cleared the 20-point threshold, marking the first time in NBA history that a team has had three players 20 years old or younger achieve the feat in the same game. The rookie big man is expected to move into a reserve role and will see a reduction in minutes as soon as Wood gets the green light to play again, but in the opportunities he's received thus far this season, Sengun has firmly established himself as a intriguing asset in keeper or dynasty leagues.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Green has 32 as Rockets down Lakers in OT, 139-130

Rookie Jalen Green scored a career-high 32 points, including 10 in overtime, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the slumping Los Angeles Lakers for a 139-130 win Wednesday night

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Near double-double in spot start Sengun posted 13 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block across 30 minutes during Monday's 123-106 loss to the Heat.

Impact Sengun was thrown into the starting mix with Christian Wood (illness) a late scratch. The rookie's production was proficient, but he lacks the prolific potential that Wood brings on a game-by-game basis. Either way, Sengun has still been worthy of fantasy consideration as a reserve this season, though only in deeper leagues. Over his last five games, Sengun has averaged 9.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 22.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Sengun is starting Monday's game against Miami, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun will be thrown into the starting mix with Christian Wood (illness) a late scratch Monday evening. His last start dates back to Feb. 16 against Phoenix, when he put up 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in 28 minutes.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Sengun ended with 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 116-101 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Sengun continues to play well off the bench and has scored in double digits in three of the last four contests, though this was his first double-double since mid-February. The rookie has four double-doubles on the season and should remain productive off the bench, though fantasy managers need to be aware of the inconsistencies he might endure, both due to his role and due to the fact that he's a rookie.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell, Conley lead Jazz to 132-127 OT win over Rockets

Donovan Mitchell had 37 points and Mike Conley scored nine points in overtime to help the Utah Jazz outlast the Houston Rockets 132-127

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Well-rounded performance off bench Sengun finished with 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist across 22 minutes Tuesday in the Rockets' 113-100 loss to the Clippers.

Impact After serving as more of a strict backup to center Christian Wood in the first two games coming out of the All-Star break, the two big men saw some minutes alongside one another Tuesday. Sengun was able to pick up some extra run as a result and showcased a fantasy-friendly profile, but until head coach Stephen Silas is willing to consistently hand the big man 20-to-25 minutes per game, the rookie's production may be somewhat unreliable. He still makes for a high-upside option to fill out the back end of a 12-team roster, in case he can capture a larger role as the season winds down.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 26 points, Clippers outlast Rockets 99-98

Reggie Jackson scored 26 points, including three key points down the stretch, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 99-98 win over the Houston Rockets Sunday night

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench role Sengun isn't starting Thursday's game against the Clippers, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Sengun drew a spot start Wednesday with Christian Wood out due to illness, and he made the most of his opportunity, bringing home a double-double in a 124-121 loss. He'll be back in his usual role Thursday now that Wood has been cleared to return to play.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets release extended video of Hakeem Olajuwon, Alperen Sengun workouts Fresh off the best game of his young NBA career, the Rockets released an extended video of rookie center Alperen Sengun working with Hakeem...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Big numbers in Wednesday's start Sengun scored 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 124-121 loss to the Suns.

Impact Getting the start in place of Christian Wood (illness), Sengun recorded his third double-double of the season, with the prior one coming Dec. 15. The teenage rookie continues to show flashes of the upside that made him the 16th overall pick in the 2021 Draft, but his erratic court time makes him a risky fantasy option outside of DFS play. Over his last 10 games, Sengun is averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 boards, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks in 21.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns rally without Paul, edging Rockets for 7th straight win

Devin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton added 23 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to seven games, rallying after Chris Paul was ejected to beat t...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting for Wood Sengun will start Wednesday's game against the Suns, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Christian Wood (illness) sidelined, Sengun is set to make his fifth start of the season. The rookie is averaging 8.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 18.6 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE