Rockets' leading scorer Alperen Şengün reportedly avoids major injury
The Rockets have received some good news regarding the injury to leading scorer Alperen Şengün, as the 21-year-old reportedly has a sprained...MARCH 12
ALPEREN SENGÜN #28 - CENTER - HOUSTON ROCKETS
18.4 PPG •
11.1 RPG •
4.8 APG
18.4 PPG
11.1 RPG
4.8 APG
Avoids major injury, will miss time Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Monday that Sengun has been diagnosed with a severe ankle sprain and a bone bruise on his right knee.
Impact Sengun will miss some time, but this is a positive update after the rising star left Sunday's win over the Kings in a wheelchair. The big man was playing the best ball of his young career before suffering the injury, averaging 27.0 points, 13.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 36.0 minutes over his previous four appearances. In his absence, Jock Landale and Boban Marjanovic are traditional centers that could take over the starting spot, but Jabari Smith and Jeff Green figure to play a lot of small-ball five as well. It's unclear if Sengun will be able to return before the end of the regular season, but if he doesn't, the Rockets will have a difficult time competing for a Play-In spot, as they're currently 4.5 games back of the Warriors for 10th in the Western Conference.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets C Alperen Sengun (leg) taken off floor in wheelchair Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was taken off the floor via wheelchair on Sunday night after suffering an apparent right leg injury ag...
MARCH 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rockets beat Kings 112-104 but lose leading scorer Alperen Sengun to injury Fred VanVleet scored 22 points, Jalen Green added 19 and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 112-104 on Sunday.
MARCH 11 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Leaves game in wheelchair Sengun was carted off the floor during Sunday's game against the Kings after sustaining a left lower-leg injury, Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets reports.
Impact While the Rockets are yet to issue an official update, Sengun appeared to land awkwardly on his leg while attempting to contest a Domantas Sabonis transition layup late in regulation. It's too early to speculate as to how much time Sengun could miss, but fantasy managers should be prepared to be without the big man for at least the week ahead, if not longer. Prior to exiting, Sengun posted 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets' Alperen Sengun on a roll with Blazers ahead Alperen Sengun will attempt to continue a dominating three-game run Friday when the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers.The inj...
MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Impressive showing in triple-double Sengun supplied 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 FT), 19 rebounds, 14 assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Sengun led all players in Wednesday's contest in rebounds and assists while tallying a team-best point total in one of his best outings of the season. Sengun handed out a season-high assist total while hauling in a season-best rebound mark in his second triple-double of the year.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Erupts for career-best 45 points Sengun finished Tuesday's 114-101 win over the Spurs with 45 points (19-32 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and five steals in 37 minutes.
Impact The 21-year-old center became the youngest player in NBA history -- or at least since steals became an official stat in 1973-74 -- to record at least 45 points, 15 boards and five steals in the same game, joining an exclusive club that includes James Harden, Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis. The points and steals were also career highs for Sengun, while the 16 rebounds were a season high. The double-double was his 28th of the campaign, leaving him one short of tying the career-high 29 he set last season.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Houston hosts Los Angeles following Sengun's 45-point game
Houston plays the Los Angeles Clippers after Alperen Sengun scored 45 points in the Houston Rockets' 114-101 win over the San Antonio SpursMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sengun sets career mark with 45 points as Rockets down Spurs 114-101 Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 45 points with a season-best 16 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 win over the San Anton...
MARCH 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Wembanyama COULDN'T STOP Alperen Sengun 😳 45 Points vs Spurs
MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE
Strong two-way play in win Sengun finished Saturday's 118-109 win over the Suns with 21 points (9-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.
Impact Jalen Green led the Rockets in scoring and Fred VanVleet posted one of his best games in recent weeks, so Sengun took somewhat of a backseat in this one. However, the fact that he still posted a double-double while contributing defensively without being the focal point of the team shows how much he can impact the box score on a regular basis. Sengun has been Houston's top fantasy performer by a wide margin this season, and the numbers should continue to back that assessment up.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Posts monster line Sengun amassed 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-12 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 112-95 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Lines like this have become the norm for Sengun this season. He's been a sixth-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues so far, posting averages of 21.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double against OKC Sengun recorded 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 loss to the Thunder.
Impact It was the 25th double-double of the season for the third-year center, leaving him four short of tying the career high he set in 2022-23. Sengun has been flashing more defensive production of late as well -- over the last five games, he's averaging 18.6 points, 8.2 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Posts another double-double Sengun chipped in 17 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 114-110 victory over the Suns.
Impact Sengun recorded his 23rd double-double of the season, and he dominated down low while taking advantage of Jusuf Nurkic's absence due to an ankle problem. The versatile big man has been one of the top fantasy contributors not only for the Rockets but in the Western Conference as a whole due to his impressive two-way play and his ability to rack up double-doubles with ease while also chipping in on peripheral categories. Over his last 10 games, Sengun has averaged 18.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 32.2 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sniffs double-double in defeat Sengun ended Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
Impact Sengun finished one rebound shy of posting a double-double, and even though he didn't fill the stat sheet as he's done in other games, he still posted an impressive outing. Sengun is averaging 17.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.7 blocks per game since the start of January.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Pops for 19 in Wednesday's loss Sengun closed with 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Mem...
Impact Four different Rockets tied for the team lead with 19 points, but Sengun's lack of impact on the glass overshadowed his offense. In two contests since returning from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness, the third-year center has managed just eight rebounds in total, a far cry from the career-high 9.2 boards he's averaging this season. Sengun should be viewed as a risky fantasy option until he demonstrates he's 100 percent.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Brings defense in win Sengun (back) tallied 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-8 FT), six assists, three rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes Monday in the Rockets' 105-103 win over the Knicks.
Impact Though Sengun fell short of his season-long averages in points (21.2) and rebounds (9.2), he salvaged his night by providing his most blocks since Jan. 17 while also shining as a facilitator. Perhaps more important than his production was the fact that Sengun logged 36 minutes, an encouraging sign after he missed Saturday's loss to Atlanta with lower-back pain.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Monday Sengun (back) will play Monday versus the Knicks, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Impact Sengun missed Saturday's contest due to lower back pain, but the 21-year-old will suit up Monday. He joins a Rockets' frontcourt that will be without Tari Eason (leg) and Cam Whitmore (ankle).
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Monday Sengun (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Sengun is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game due to lower back pain. If he is unable to go, Jeff Green and Jock Landale could see increased run.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Out with back pain Sengun will not play in Saturday's game in Atlanta due to lower back pain, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Impact Sengun presumably picked up the injury in the Rockets' previous loss to the Raptors. The absence will mark his first of the season. As a result, Jeff Green, Jock Landale and Boban Marjanovic are all candidates to see increased workloads at center. Sengun's next chance to play will come Monday versus the Knicks.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Another double-double Sengun contributed 20 points (7-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 132-129 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Sengun recorded his sixth consecutive double-double, and while he's reached that mark in all but one of his last 11 appearances, his impact on the Rockets' offensive scheme goes well beyond his contributions in points and rebounds. He's averaging 22.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game since the beginning of January.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Teases triple-double Friday Sengun accumulated 24 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes during Friday's 135-106 win over the Raptors.
Impact The third-year center likely would have come away with his fourth career triple-double had the game been closer, but the Rockets emptied their bench in the fourth quarter. Sengun has delivered four straight double-doubles and eight in the last nine games, a stretch in which he's averaging 22.2 points, 10.9 boards, 6.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
