ALPEREN SENGÜN NEWS

Rockets take on the Bulls in non-conference play

Houston and Chicago square off in non-conference action

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends double-double streak Sengun ended with 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-96 loss to the Nets.

Impact Sengun has now recorded three straight double-doubles and four across his last six outings, as he continues to prove he's a strong fantasy asset despite the Rockets struggling to stay competitive. The second-year big man is averaging 12.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.8 steals since the start of February (15 games).

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another double-double Sengun racked up 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 27 minutes during Sunday's 142-110 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Sengun delivered his third double-double over his last five games, but he also contributed in other categories en route to a solid all-around outing. One of the most versatile big men in fantasy, Sengun is averaging 12.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.5 blocks-plus steals since the start of February (14 games).

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Sengun accumulated 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Sengun was active on both ends of the court Saturday and posted his third double-double in the last six games. Even though the second-year big man has not looked as dominant as he had looked in the opening stages of the season, he remains a strong fantasy asset thanks to his well-rounded stat profile. He's averaging 12.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks per game across his last 10 outings.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays San Antonio on 5-game home slide

Houston will try to stop its five-game home slide when the Rockets face San Antonio

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA-worst Rockets beat Spurs to end 11-game losing streak

Tari Eason matched his season high with 20 points and the Houston Rockets ended an 11-game losing streak, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-110 on Saturday night

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston faces Memphis, aims to break 10-game slide

Houston will try to end its 10-game losing streak when the Houston Rockets play Memphis

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong production in loss Sengun supplied 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 loss to Portland.

Impact Sengun posted his first double-double since Feb. 1 and dished out at least five assists for a second straight game. It was a nice bounce-back performance for the talented big man, who came into the contest having made six of his last 22 field-goal attempts and totaled just 13 points over his last two contests. Despite the shaky two-game stretch, Sengun has still been a solid fantasy asset in February, posting 12.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 28.7 minutes over 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Golden State on 4-game road skid

Houston will attempt to break its four-game road slide when the Rockets face Golden State

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles from field Wednesday Sengun closed with eight points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Sengun had a rough performance Wednesday and couldn't fill the stat sheet as he usually does. The big man ended up with more field goal attempts (12) than points scored (eight), though the 10 rebounds did salvage some value. Sengun is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game across eight February games entering the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet once again Sengun supplied 12 points (3-9 FG, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 97-95 loss to Miami.

Impact Sengun struggled from the field and saved his scoring numbers thanks to his efficiency from the charity stripe, but he still posted a solid fantasy line with multiple assists and just two boards shy of another double-double. One of the most versatile big men in the league, Sengun is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and a combined 1.6 steals/blocks per game across six February appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Butler's dunk at end gives Heat 97-95 win over Rockets

Gabe Vincent threw an alley-oop inbounds pass to Jimmy Butler for a dunk with 0.3 seconds remaining, giving the Miami Heat a 97-95 win over the Houston Rockets 97-95

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One rebound shy of triple-double Sengun amassed 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-128 loss to the Kings.

Impact Sengun did a great job of getting his teammates involved early, dishing out six first-quarter assists to help the Rockets jump out to a seven-point lead. He entered the break with nine points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field to go along with seven dimes and six boards, three of which came on the offensive end. The center chipped in another nine points and three assists in the second half, though he added just one more rebound to fall one board shy of a triple-double. His 11 assists on the evening marked a team and season high and he's now scored at least 15 points in nine of his last 12 games.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Green leads Houston against Miami after 41-point game

Houston takes on the Miami Heat after Jalen Green scored 41 points in the Rockets' 130-128 loss to the Sacramento Kings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fox's late FTs gives Kings 130-128 win over Rockets

De’Aaron Fox had 31 points and his three free throws with less than a second left lifted the Sacramento Kings to a 130-128 win over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. drafted for NBA's Rising Stars #Rockets prospects Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. were drafted in that order for the NBA’s Rising Stars tournament at All...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Solid stat line Monday Sengun provided 15 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 140-120 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Sengun struggled a bit from the field, but he still salvaged his fantasy output by delivering solid numbers in the rebounds and assists categories. The second-year big man has established himself as a viable two-way contributor for the Rockets and is averaging 17.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists since the start of January, a span in which he's also racked up five double-doubles and two triple-doubles.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder play the Rockets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Houston averaging 30.8 points per game

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green and Houston take on Toronto in non-conference action

Toronto plays Houston for a non-conference matchup

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in return to lineup Sengun supplied 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 win over Oklahoma City.

Impact Sengun returned to the starting lineup after missing Saturday's game due to an illness. His workload is no longer a concern for fantasy managers these days, as he's been able to eclipse 30 minutes in his last eight appearances with averages of 19.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.1 steals in that span.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Sengun (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The big man was held out of Saturday's game against Detroit due to an illness, but after putting in a full practice Monday he's been removed from the injury report altogether. Obviously, this is great news for fantasy managers as the Rockets enter a three-games-in-four-nights stretch. Over his last 10 appearances, Sengun has two triple-doubles while posting 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City set for matchup against Houston

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup with Houston averaging 30.9 points per game

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practices Monday Sengun (illness) participated in Monday's practice session, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengen was unavailable for Saturday's game against Detroit due to a non-COVID illness, but it was encouraging to see him back at practice Monday. It's certainly possible that he'll return to game action for Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. He's posted double-doubles in four of his last six appearances and has averaged 22.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals in 35.8 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE