The Latest Breaking News from Alperen Sengun

Phoenix barely held off the Rockets, but there was a lot to like with Dennis Schroder leading the way and rookie big man Alperen Sengun posting the best start of his young NBA career.

As it turns out, fans are going to be a lot more disappointed given the recent report that the Lakers were working on a monster deal that would have sent Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker and a future first-round pick to the Houston Rockets for ...

Alperen Sengun has started to work with Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on post moves, and the rookie big man says it is already helping.

“I’ve been harping all season about how much more minutes he should be getting,” Christian Wood says of Alperen Sengun. “I do believe with his passing ability, we can play off each other.”

Last week, Rockets coach Stephen Silas said he wasn’t comfortable with Christian Wood-Alperen Sengun lineups. That could be changing after a great start on Wednesday.

Second-year forward Jae’Sean Tate and rookies Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun will represent the Rockets in the Rising Stars tournament at the NBA’s 2022 All-Star Weekend.

In six games since returning from an ankle sprain, Rockets rookie Alperen Sengun has made clear progress when it comes to defending without fouling. Stephen Silas explains why and how.

Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon is renowned for his teaching of post moves, and he’s working on them now with rookie center Alperen Sengun.

Stephen Silas suggests that he has lost confidence in lineups with Christian Wood and Alperen Sengun, which could have implications as the Rockets approach the Feb. 10 trade deadline.