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Confidence grows for second-year Rockets big Alperen Sengun

“I know I have to play great this season,” #Rockets center Alperen Sengun (26 points, 13 rebounds) says. “I have to show what I am going to do. I am playing with confidence.”

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Through nine games, Houston’s brightest young star is Alperen Sengun

Through nine games, Alperen Sengun has clearly had the best start to the 2022-23 season among Houston’s top prospects, even relative to Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, Alperen Sengun dominates in loss to Clippers

The #Rockets lost again to Paul George and the Clippers, but Jalen Green snapped his shooting slump and Alperen Sengun had a big night inside (26 points, 13 rebounds).

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Clippers at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

If the #Rockets want to flip the result in Wednesday’s rematch with the Clippers in Houston, better defense on Paul George (35 points, 57.7% FG on Monday) is a clear priority.

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Takeaways: Paul George, Clippers steal game late from KJ Martin, Rockets

KJ Martin (23 points) and the Rockets had a golden opportunity to end their losing streak, but Paul George (35 points) and the host Clippers stormed back in Monday’s closing seconds.

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Takeaways: Anfernee Simons bests Jalen Green as Rockets fall to 1-5 with loss in Portland

Anfernee Simons (30 points, 50.0% FG) significantly outplayed Jalen Green (11 points, 21.1% FG) on Friday night as Portland sent Houston to its fifth loss in six games to begin the season.

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Rockets injury news: Alperen Sengun returns, Bruno Fernando out for weeks

Alperen Sengun (illness) has rejoined the Rockets after missing two games, but fellow center Bruno Fernando is reportedly set to miss another two-to-three weeks.

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Rockets at Trail Blazers (Oct. 28): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Even without superstar guard Damian Lillard (calf strain), the Trail Blazers are still moderate favorites (-4.5) at home over Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.’s Rockets.

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Rockets at Trail Blazers: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

After missing two games due to an illness, second-year center Alperen Sengun is expected to make his return when Houston continues its four-game road trip Friday in Portland.

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Rockets injury news: Jae’Sean Tate near return, Alperen Sengun ill

Jae’Sean Tate appears likely to make his regular-season debut Wednesday, but Alperen Sengun will miss a second straight game due to an illness, according to the Rockets.

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Full Houston Rockets 17-player payroll for 2022-23 NBA season

Now that Houston’s roster is set for the 2022-23 regular season, here’s an updated look at what each #Rockets player will make financially this season.

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Takeaways: Ja Morant, Jalen Green duel as Grizzlies rally past Rockets

Jalen Green (33 points) and Alperen Sengun (23 points, 12 rebounds) played well, but they couldn’t quite match Ja Morant (49 points, 8 assists) in Friday’s home opener for the Rockets.

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Podcast: Will Jalen Green be a winning player? Matt Moore dives in

Will Jalen Green be a winning player for the Rockets? @HPBasketball explains his recent take. Other topics include Kevin Porter Jr.’s contract extension and Alperen Sengun’s bench role.

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In NBA debut for rookies, Stephen Silas impressed by Rockets’ fight

Stephen Silas on Houston’s regular-season opener: “This is our fifth game together, so we were disjointed a little bit, but I love our fight and our competitiveness.”

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 17 in NBA debut as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (17 points, 7 rebounds) showed promising signs in his NBA debut, but the #Rockets were cold from the perimeter versus Trae Young and Atlanta.

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Rockets likely to begin season with Bruno Fernando starting at center

Bruno Fernando, not Alperen Sengun, appears likely to start at center for the #Rockets in Wednesday’s regular-season opener, per @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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2022-2023 Houston Rockets roster

With Derrick Favors waived and Darius Days added to a two-way deal, here’s a look at the official Houston Rockets roster entering the NBA’s 2022-23 regular season.

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2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

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Podcast: Craig Ackerman previews the 2022-23 Houston Rockets season

With the season almost here, #Rockets voice Craig Ackerman joins us to discuss key storylines, including the integration of Alperen Sengun as a starter and the growth of Jalen Green.

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Rockets at Pacers: Friday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info

Integrating Alperen Sengun with the starting lineup will be a clear priority when Houston wraps up its 2022-23 preseason with Friday’s visit to Indiana.

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Rockets working to better integrate Alperen Sengun with starters

Rockets center Alperen Sengun struggled in Monday’s preseason loss at Miami, and John Lucas and Stephen Silas outlined the challenges in adjusting to his new role alongside starters.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

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Rockets at Heat: Monday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info

Alperen Sengun returns to Houston’s lineup Monday for a high-profile road exhibition versus Bam Adebayo and the veteran-laden Heat. Jabari Smith Jr. and Eric Gordon remain out.

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Jalen Green, Tari Eason lead Rockets to impressive win over Raptors

Jalen Green (23 points) and Tari Eason (24 points, 8 rebounds) had impressive games in limited minutes as the short-handed Rockets upset Toronto in Friday’s exhibition.

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Alperen Sengun misses Rockets preseason game after dental procedure

The Rockets were without three starters Friday versus Toronto, with Alperen Sengun (dental procedure) joining Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle sprain) and Eric Gordon (rest) on the sidelines.

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