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Rockets star Alperen Sengun earns West Player of the Week honors

Alperen Sengun is the first Rockets player since James Harden in 2019 to win Player of the Week honors, and he’s the youngest in team history to ever do it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2024

Ime Udoka sees confidence growing for Alperen Sengun, Rockets

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun, now an All-Star candidate: “You can just go to him, and he draws so much attention that it benefits everybody.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2024

Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees elements of ‘young Kawhi Leonard’ in Tari Eason

Ime Udoka was an assistant coach for years in San Antonio, and he sees elements of a “young Kawhi Leonard” in second-year Rockets forward Tari Eason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2024

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Rockets at Heat, Jan. 8: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After facing Rudy Gobert and Brook Lopez in his previous two games, Alperen Sengun will draw another tough defender in Miami’s Bam Adebayo.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2024

2024 NBA mock drafts: OKC Thunder December/January picks projections

2024 NBA mock drafts: OKC Thunder December/January picks projections.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2024

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. sparks Rockets in upset win over Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 12 rebounds, game-high 40 minutes) sparked the short-handed Rockets in an upset win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2024

Rockets injury updates: Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason remain sidelined

#Rockets forwards Dillon Brooks (right oblique strain) and Tari Eason (left lower leg soreness) have now been sidelined for six and three games, respectively.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

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Brook Lopez sees smart, winning player in Houston’s Alperen Sengun

Brook Lopez on Alperen Sengun: “He’ll continue to grow and continue to be great. He’s a tough cover. You can see he’s a winning basketball player.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

4 trade targets Thunder should look into ahead of NBA trade deadline

4 trade targets the Thunder should look into ahead of trade deadline.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

2024 NBA mock draft roundup: First-round projections for Rockets

The Rockets own Brooklyn’s first-round pick in the 2024 NBA draft, so who might they bring in? Here’s an early look at several projections.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

‘They bullied us’: Timberwolves control paint in blowout win over short-handed Rockets

Friday was a tough night for the short-handed Rockets, who were dominated on the glass in a blowout loss at home to top-seeded Minnesota.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

Bleacher Report ranks key Rockets among NBA’s top under-22 players

Bleacher Report’s latest ranking of the NBA’s best under-22 prospects includes both Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. in the top six. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

Timberwolves at Rockets, Jan. 5: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The schedule is getting much tougher for Alperen Sengun and the Rockets, who host Minnesota (24-9) and Milwaukee (25-10) on a home back-to-back.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

Rockets soar past Nets, clinching victory with a sweet 112-101 triumph!

Step into the electrifying NBA showdown as the Houston Rockets triumph over the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 112 to 101. Check out the period-by-period hi...

Rockets’ Alperen Sengun at No. 7 in fan voting for All-Star frontcourt

Rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun currently ranks No. 7 in All-Star fan voting among Western Conference frontcourt players, according to the NBA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2024

Rockets reap benefits as Brooklyn tumbles in standings, rises in projected NBA draft order

With the Nets piling up losses, it’s becoming increasingly possible that Brooklyn could send a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft to Houston.

The Dominance of James Harden: Fear the Beard On-Court

Discover the incredible skill and finesse of James Harden as he dominates the basketball court, showcasing his A-game and captivating the world of basketball.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2024

‘Superstar in the making’: Fred VanVleet on Houston’s Alperen Sengun

“Superstar in the making,” Fred VanVleet says of rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun. “We’re watching it unfold, right before our eyes.”

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2024

Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024

Nets at Rockets, Jan. 3: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets (16-15) have struggled against Eastern Conference teams this season, but a home matchup versus the slumping Nets (15-19) could help rectify that.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

In battle of twins, Amen Thompson enjoys career night for Rockets

In a matchup against his twin brother, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finished with career-highs in points, assists, and minutes played as Houston routed Detroit.

Rockets soar past Pistons in high-scoring match, securing resounding victory

Step right up and witness the dazzling showdown between the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons. Rockets soared to victory, prevailing with a score of 136-...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

Thompson twins react to first NBA meeting as Rockets rout Pistons

Rockets rookie Amen Thompson set NBA career-highs in points (12) and assists (6) in Monday’s showdown versus Detroit and his twin brother, Ausar Thompson.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

Monty Williams sees Alperen Sengun among NBA’s best post-up players

“He might be the best post-up guy in the league now,” Detroit’s Monty Williams says of Alperen Sengun. “It’s like [Nikola] Jokic, [Joel] Embiid, and him.”

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