ALPEREN SENGÜN NEWS

Delivers double-double Sengun chipped in 24 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 122-117 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Sengun was efficient from the floor, active on the glass and sharp as a playmaker, and his continued surge has made it increasingly tough for head coach Stephen Silas to keep him off the floor. The second-year center has now cleared 30 minutes in three straight contests and in five of his nine appearances in January. He's holding down monthly averages of 18.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 60.9 percent from the field.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records career-high 33 points Sengun had 33 points (14-17 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists and four blocks in 37 minutes during Monday's 140-132 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Sengun was practically unstoppable Monday, going 14-for-17 from the field en route to a career-best point total. He drained both of his three-point tries -- the first time he has knocked down multiple triples this season -- and rounded out an impressive stat line with 15 boards, six assists and four blocked shots. Fantasy managers have salivated over Sengun's skill set since his rookie campaign last year, though he didn't get enough opportunity then to show off his full potential. That's changed his season, as the 20-year-old has started every game in which he has played since Oct. 28. Sengun has taken his game to another level of late, averaging 18.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks over his past six contests.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron drops 48, Lakers beat Rockets 140-132 to snap skid

LeBron James had a season-high 48 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 140-132 victory over the Houston Rockets

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another well-rounded effort Sengun ended Friday's 139-114 loss to the Kings with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 28 minutes.

Impact Sengun posted a 10/10/10 triple-double his last time out, and while he couldn't quite reach the same rebound and assists totals Friday, he upped his scoring to 14 points on an efficient 6-for-9 mark from the field. The big man also notched a pleasantly surprising four steals, setting a new career-high mark. Sengun's versatile skill set is a valuable asset in fantasy, and he's averaging 15.2 points, 8.0 boards, 5.3 dimes, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks over his past six contests.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Historic performance in loss Sengun totaled 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 135-115 loss to the Kings.

Impact Sengun led Houston in both rebounds and assists in the contest, and by tallying a 10/10/10 line he became the youngest center in NBA history to record a triple-double, per the Associated Press. The 20-year-old has shown marked improvement in his second professional season, as he's raised his per-game output in nearly every offensive category while increasing his field-goal percentage and free-throw rate over seven points each to 54.9 percent and 78.6 percent, respectively. Over his past three games, Sengun is averaging 16.0 points, 10.7 boards and 5.0 assists while logging 31.7 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Sengun supplied 18 points (8-15 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 35 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Sengun finished just two rebounds away from a double-double, and for the most part, he matched up quite well with Rudy Gobert on both ends of the court. The versatile big man only has three double-doubles in his last 10 games, but he's averaging 15.7 points and 8.2 boards per contest in that span.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong double-double in loss Sengun registered 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-8 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 131-114 loss to Utah.

Impact Sengun finally cracked 30 minutes in the loss, only the third time he has done so in the past month. He came through with the goods, delivering his first double-double in almost two weeks and adding at least three assists for the third straight game. The upside is clear as day, and while he is obviously a must-roster player, fantasy managers would love to see 30 minutes a night from him on a regular basis.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sengun (back) will play in Monday's game against Dallas, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After missing the previous game with a sore back, Sengun has been cleared from the injury report and will presumably reclaim his spot in the Rockets' starting lineup at center. The big man played only 17 minutes in his last game Thursday at Dallas, though that was largely due to early foul trouble. Prior to that contest, Sengun finished scoreless in 22 minutes against Boston on Tuesday, though for the most part he's been a fairly reliable fantasy asset this season.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Monday Sengun (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Dallas.

Impact As expected, the big man is considered a 50-50 call at this juncture after he missed Saturday's loss to the Knicks with a sore back. Prior to that, Sengun played only 17 minutes against the Mavericks on Thursday, due in large part to early foul trouble. The hope is that he'll be back in action when the Rockets tip off a four-game week, but a definitive call may not be made until Monday evening.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Sengun will not play in Saturday's game against the Knicks due to lower back pain, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Sengun's absence comes as a bit of a surprise considering he was not on the injury report prior to being ruled out. Bruno Fernando and Usman Garuba will be relied on to fill Sengun's vacated minutes at the center position. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against Dallas.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet once again Sengun finished Monday's 133-118 win over Chicago with 25 points (10-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes.

Impact One of the most productive big men in fantasy due to his touch around the rim, rebounding energy and above-average passing, Sengun has been an absolute stud in recent weeks. Firmly entrenched as the Rockets' starting center, he has scored in double digits in seven games in a row and has racked up three double-doubles while averaging 15.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per game during that span.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Porter's 36 points lead Rockets past Bulls 133-118

Kevin Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points and the Houston Rockets pulled away in the second half for a 133-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flirts with triple-double Sengun finished Friday's 112-106 loss to Dallas with 19 points (6-9 FG, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 27 minutes.

Impact Sengun didn't finish with double digits in either rebounds or assists but drew relatively close to it in both, finishing with a season-high seven assists in this one. Sengun's showing Friday is one of his better of the season, and the big man has certainly built off of a promising rookie season by delivering top-100 fantasy value to date in 2022-23. He's locked himself into a starting role for Houston, and the 2021 first-round pick could be a contributor for years to come.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 22 points Sengun posted 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 124-105 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Sengun put up a great line in the loss, although still only played 24 minutes. Head coach Stephen Silas simply refuses to give Sengun starters minutes, just another in a long line of confusing decisions. While Sengun is a clear must-roster player across all formats, there is some concern he may not be given the opportunity to reach his ceiling anytime soon. Until Silas stops persisting with Usman Garuba and Bruno Fernando, managers are just going to have to accept the here and now.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Low minutes again Saturday Sengun (ankle) finished with 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes in Saturday's 107-95 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact A right ankle sprain resulted in Sengun being listed as probable ahead of Saturday's contest, and though he was ultimately able to play, the injury may have affected his playing time. Sengun's low minutes weren't motivated by foul trouble -- he committed just one on the night -- as head coach Stephen Silas instead elected to keep a three-man center rotation in place that also featured Bruno Fernando and Usman Garuba. Sengun hasn't cleared 28 minutes in any of his last five outings.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected Sengun (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against Portland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun was probable for the contest, so his availability was to be expected. He should maintain his starting role in which he has averaged 11.3 points and 8.0 rebounds in the month of December.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Portland Sengun is probable to play in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers with a right ankle sprain, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Sengun is expected to play Saturday after injuring his ankle in Thursday's loss to the Heat. Bruno Fernando and Usman Garuba will likely see extended minutes if he's unable to play against Portland.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sengun (foot) managed to return to the bench Thursday against the Heat, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact After limping off the floor earlier in the fourth quarter, Sengun was forced into the locker room with a foot injury. The center is back on the bench after getting taped up. Expect Usman Garuba to continue to see increased minutes if Sengun can't return to action.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up foot injury Sengun was forced out of Thursday's contest against the Heat with a foot injury, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Sengun limped off the floor in the fourth quarter and exited to the locker room. Usman Garuba will likely see an uptick in minutes if Sengun is unable to return.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 16 boards Tuesday Sengun totaled 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 win over the Suns.

Impact Sengun continues to log fewer than 30 minutes despite the fact he is locked in as the starter. The coaching staff seems very resistant to giving him a typical starter's minutes, putting a bit of a cap on his overall upside. With that said, he still managed to record his eighth double-double of the season, as the Rockets won back-to-back games for just the second time. While he may not reach the heights some foresaw coming into the season, he should be a solid top-90 option ROS.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson's hot start helps Spurs beat Rockets, end skid at 11

Keldon Johnson had 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 11-game losing streak, beating the Houston Rockets on 118-109

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited by foul trouble Monday Sengun fouled out of Monday's 132-123 double-overtime victory over Philadelphia after recording eight points (4-9 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes.

Impact Sengun picked up a few early fouls in the victory but still managed to see 34 minutes of playing time. Coming up against Joel Embiid is never an easy task, something that we saw once again in this matchup. While his playing time has been frustrating of late, he did play the entirety of both overtime periods here, an indication that he is still the preferred option when it comes to the center position.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Golden State is looking to extend its nine-game home win streak with a victory against Houston

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-double Sengun recorded 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 120-100 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Another game, another contest in which Sengun made an impact on both ends of the court. He's recorded six double-doubles -- including two in his last three games -- and he's also recorded more than 15 points in each of those three outings. The second-year big man is averaging 15.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest, figures that represent a massive upgrade compared to what he accomplished in his rookie season.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston visits Phoenix following Booker's 51-point game

Phoenix hosts the Houston Rockets after Devin Booker scored 51 points in the Phoenix Suns' 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS