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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
Pistons' Cade Cunningham Gives Rockets' Alperen Sengun His Flowers
The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 season hasn't quite gotten off to a great start, as the team lost both of their games thus far. But it's far too early to draw long-term conclusions. Aside from the fact that the team dearly misses a facilitating floor general who can bring the ball up the court.
NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 26
13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts – Victor Wembanyama Dominates Early, Joel Embiid Rusty, and Alperen Sengun Expands His Game
Make sure to listen and add the 13 Rules: NBA Random Thoughts podcast the Shot Clock Pod to your list! This week Steve shares his thoughts after week 1 of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
CBS Sports Predicts All-NBA Team for Rockets' Alperen Sengun
Alperen Sengun was expected to have a "leap year", so to speak this season. Granted, the Houston Rockets young center elevated to All-Star status in 2024-25, but he still didn't quite get the national recognition that one would expect. Players have certainly taken notice.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 26
An Encouraging Sign Amid Rockets’ 0-2 Start
It goes without saying that two games into the season is never the time to panic. That’s especially true for the Houston Rockets, who have dropped both games in a young campaign.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
Yahoo Sports Ranks Rockets as Fourth-Most Exciting Team to Watch on League Pass
This year's Houston Rockets team has a bit of everything. They've got established, young stars in Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun. The latter has already unequivocally become one of the best 10 players at his position, drawing comparisons to Nikola Jokic, who has won multiple MVPs.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
The Rockets Are Looking For A Quick Bounce Back
The Houston Rockets battled the reigning champions to a double-overtime contest that resulted in a defeat in game one for the Rockets. Moving into their second game, they're looking for the same level of success for the offense and better results for the defense.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Preview: Key Matchups, Predictions and More
If opening night proved anything to the Houston Rockets, it was that even without Fred VanVleet, this team can compete with the best. To kick off the season, they took the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder to double overtime, losing by just one point.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Rockets' Stars Deemed Some of the Most Reliable in the NBA
While the NBA has become a league driven by depth and youth, star power will always be needed. Teams need a leader, or at least a player who can take over late in the game and provide that offensive spark.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 24
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Bucks
Alperen Sengun showed a glimpse of what could be a new dimension in his game. The Rockets big man — who made just 21 threes all of last season — knocked down 5-of-8 from deep in Tuesday’s OT loss to the Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Is Rockets' Alperen Sengun Ready for MVP Consideration?
Alperen Sengun's star haw been on the rise for several seasons now. In 2023-24, he amassed over a million All-Star votes. Last season he officially got the All-Star nod.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
West Race Already Looks Difficult For The Rockets
The pathway to contention is clear for the Houston Rockets, at least as it pertains to the assets they have inside the building. Their goal is to lean on an apparent leap by Alperen Sengun, depend on Kevin Durant for critical in-game moments, and to batter teams with the level of defense they have become known for in recent years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
Houston Rockets Stars Left Off NBA MVP Ladder As Season Begins
Last season, the Houston Rockets barely had any All-Star talent, with Alperen Sengun making his first appearance. It was mostly because the Rockets finished 52-30 with the second seed in the Western Conference, but the Turkish center still impressed, averaging 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Alperen Sengun Breaks Records in Huge Performance vs. Thunder
It wasn’t just an opening night, but a statement. Alperen Sengun’s record-breaking performance in the Houston Rockets’ 125–124 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was one for the history books.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 22
NBA Announces Historic First on Tuesday
Thunder beat Rockets 125-124 in overtime on NBA opening night. Alperen Sengun made NBA history: first with 35+ PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 5 3PM in opener. Houston looks for first win Friday against Detroit after Sengun’s career-best performance.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 22
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Mavericks
The Thunder’s banner night turned into a thriller. Oklahoma City opened defense of its NBA title with a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets, capped by two clutch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander free throws with 2.3 seconds left.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21
Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Houston, the Rockets have a starting lineup problem
The Rockets opened the 2025–26 season Tuesday night against the defending champion Thunder with more to prove than any team in the West.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17
Ranking the NBA's top title contenders
Here’s a look at the league's true contenders — ranked in ascending order — based on talent, chemistry, ceiling, defense and experience.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 8
How Houston’s New Center Duo Could Amplify Sengun
When the Houston Rockets re-signed Clint Capela this offseason, the focus was naturally on defense and rebounding. Yet the most intriguing storyline may be how his return impacts Alperen Sengun’s growth as a playmaker.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 9
Alperen Sengun leads Turkey into EuroBasket semifinals
Turkey advanced to the EuroBasket semifinals on Tuesday by defeating Poland by a score of 91-77 in the tournament’s first quarterfinal matchup. Rockets center Alperen Sengun, who entered the day as Turkey’s top scorer, once again led the way for the team by putting up 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in just under 31 minutes of action.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / August 29
Rockets star thriving in big lineups at EuroBasket
The Houston Rockets found huge success last season playing their All-Star big man alongside another center. It's working for Alperen Sengun and the Turkish national team at EuroBasket, too.
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