Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets and NBA

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün named an NBA All-Star for first time
It is the first All-Star selection for Şengün, the 22-year-old center who over the last four seasons has helped to rebuild the Rockets into a playoff contender.
Alperen Sengun All-Star nod biggest accomplishment of Rockets' new era
Alperen Şengün joined the Houston Rockets at the depths of their post-Harden rebuild in the 2021 NBA draft. The 22-year-old center is now an All-Star as Houston rises up the NBA hierarchy. Şengün’s been reaching new heights this season 🚀 Alperen Şengün is an #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/GfTkVUlnKv
Rockets’ Alperen Şengün on growing up, Nikola Jokić comparisons and NBA All-Star candidacy
Nearing real stardom, Şengün reflects on Rockets' belief in him: "Whoever trusts me, or backs me up, I will take care of them all my life."
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Living Up to Franchise Player Status
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is enjoying the best season of his career. The fourth-year center is averaging just over 19 points and 10 rebounds per gam
With bruised calf, All-Star center Alperen Sengun misses first game of season for Rockets
All-Star center Alperen Sengun (bruised calf) missed his first game of the season for the Rockets, who gave Steven Adams his first start.
Rockets star Alperen Sengun becomes second Turkish player ever to receive NBA All-Star honors
Houston Rockets' center Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star squad for 2025, making him the second Turkish player to receive this honor. The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new format, including a four-team mini-tournament with significant financial rewards for participating players.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun had 1-word reaction to making first NBA All-Star
Rockets star Alperen Sengun earned the first NBA All-Star selection of his career, only needing one word to react to the news.
Alperen Sengun Makes First NBA All-Star Game
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was selected as an All-Star reserve tonight on the NBA on TNT pregame show. Sengun, at 21 years old, joins seven other players on the Western Conference All-Star bench,
Rockets at Grizzlies: Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams questionable
In what has become a sizzling rivalry between two of the top Western Conference teams, the Rockets and Grizzlies meet for the ...
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Şengün becomes 2nd Turk in history to make NBA All-Star team
The Rockets currently hold second place in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 14 losses, thanks in large ...
Rockets' dream scenario for 2025 NBA trade deadline
Here we will discuss the player who's part of the Houston Rockets' dream scenario for the 2025 NBA trade deadline.
Carmelo Anthony Tells Jimmy Butler 'Sever This S--t' with Heat, Eyes Rockets Trade
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony offered a word of advice to Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler this week amid his ongoing drama ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade ...
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Rockets could steal ring-thirsty star away from Suns in last-minute trade
There is still time before the NBA trade deadline for the Rockets to go all in on a move that could deliver them a title.
How Grizzlies finally beat Rockets after 0-3 start to season series: 'We had to win'
The Grizzlies knew they needed a win against the Rockets on Thursday after losing three times earlier this season. Here's how ...
NBA Rumors: Fred VanVleet, Rockets Have 'Mutual Interest' in Contract Extension
Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets "have mutual interest" in an extension, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Both ...
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In bizarre finish, Rockets stun Cavaliers as Alperen Sengun hits decisive free throws
In a bizarre finish, the Rockets (29-14) had a huge win over the Cavs (36-7). Alperen Sengun made his late free throws, and Darius Garland did not.