The Latest Breaking News from Alperen Sengun

Ime Udoka reacts to March coaching award, advocates for Jalen Green and Amen Thompson

After a 13-2 March, Houston’s Ime Udoka won Coach of the Month. But Udoka wishes Jalen Green and Amen Thompson received top player and rookie honors, instead.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 2, 2024

March memories: Rockets finish with NBA’s best monthly record

The Rockets finished March with the NBA’s best monthly record among all teams, and it’s their first time doing so since the 2017-18 season (65 wins).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2024

As Jalen Green excels, Rockets coach Ime Udoka touts value of patience

“It’s not always going to happen overnight for guys,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets and Jalen Green (34 points). “Patience is really important with our young guys.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2024

With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2024

Rockets guard Jalen Green wins first Western Conference Player of the Week award

For the first time in his young NBA career, third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is Western Conference Player of the Week. Houston went 3-0 in those games.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2024

‘Playing his ass off’: As Rockets guards improve, Fred VanVleet lauds Jalen Green’s growth

Fred VanVleet on Jalen Green: “The better he plays, the easier it is on everybody. I’ve got to give him all the credit. He’s been playing his ass off.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2024

Houston Rockets Center Alperen Sengun Out With Grade 3 Injury

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun sustains ankle sprain and knee bruise, expected to recover fully. Team adjusts lineup and faces decisions on his future.

Top News · Mar 14, 2024

Ime Udoka envisions years to come with Alperen Sengun in Houston

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: “I think he’s taken a huge step forward, and we’re looking forward to having him for years to come.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2024

Ime Udoka sees Alperen Sengun’s final injury diagnosis as good news for Rockets

“The best news is that it is not broken, and no ligaments torn,” Ime Udoka says of Alperen Sengun's diagnosis. “In the big picture, it was good news.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2024

With Alperen Sengun injured, Rockets promote Amen Thompson to starting lineup

With Alperen Sengun sidelined by injury, Houston’s initial starting five will consist of Jabari Smith Jr. sliding to center and Amen Thompson taking a forward spot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2024