Alperen Sengun News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Flirts with triple-double Sengun finished Friday's 112-106 loss to Dallas with 19 points (6-9 FG, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 27 minutes.

Impact Sengun didn't finish with double digits in either rebounds or assists but drew relatively close to it in both, finishing with a season-high seven assists in this one. Sengun's showing Friday is one of his better of the season, and the big man has certainly built off of a promising rookie season by delivering top-100 fantasy value to date in 2022-23. He's locked himself into a starting role for Houston, and the 2021 first-round pick could be a contributor for years to come.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 22 points Sengun posted 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 124-105 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Sengun put up a great line in the loss, although still only played 24 minutes. Head coach Stephen Silas simply refuses to give Sengun starters minutes, just another in a long line of confusing decisions. While Sengun is a clear must-roster player across all formats, there is some concern he may not be given the opportunity to reach his ceiling anytime soon. Until Silas stops persisting with Usman Garuba and Bruno Fernando, managers are just going to have to accept the here and now.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Low minutes again Saturday Sengun (ankle) finished with 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes in Saturday's 107-95 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact A right ankle sprain resulted in Sengun being listed as probable ahead of Saturday's contest, and though he was ultimately able to play, the injury may have affected his playing time. Sengun's low minutes weren't motivated by foul trouble -- he committed just one on the night -- as head coach Stephen Silas instead elected to keep a three-man center rotation in place that also featured Bruno Fernando and Usman Garuba. Sengun hasn't cleared 28 minutes in any of his last five outings.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected Sengun (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against Portland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun was probable for the contest, so his availability was to be expected. He should maintain his starting role in which he has averaged 11.3 points and 8.0 rebounds in the month of December.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Portland Sengun is probable to play in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers with a right ankle sprain, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Sengun is expected to play Saturday after injuring his ankle in Thursday's loss to the Heat. Bruno Fernando and Usman Garuba will likely see extended minutes if he's unable to play against Portland.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sengun (foot) managed to return to the bench Thursday against the Heat, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact After limping off the floor earlier in the fourth quarter, Sengun was forced into the locker room with a foot injury. The center is back on the bench after getting taped up. Expect Usman Garuba to continue to see increased minutes if Sengun can't return to action.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up foot injury Sengun was forced out of Thursday's contest against the Heat with a foot injury, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Sengun limped off the floor in the fourth quarter and exited to the locker room. Usman Garuba will likely see an uptick in minutes if Sengun is unable to return.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 16 boards Tuesday Sengun totaled 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 win over the Suns.

Impact Sengun continues to log fewer than 30 minutes despite the fact he is locked in as the starter. The coaching staff seems very resistant to giving him a typical starter's minutes, putting a bit of a cap on his overall upside. With that said, he still managed to record his eighth double-double of the season, as the Rockets won back-to-back games for just the second time. While he may not reach the heights some foresaw coming into the season, he should be a solid top-90 option ROS.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson's hot start helps Spurs beat Rockets, end skid at 11

Keldon Johnson had 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 11-game losing streak, beating the Houston Rockets on 118-109

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Limited by foul trouble Monday Sengun fouled out of Monday's 132-123 double-overtime victory over Philadelphia after recording eight points (4-9 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes.

Impact Sengun picked up a few early fouls in the victory but still managed to see 34 minutes of playing time. Coming up against Joel Embiid is never an easy task, something that we saw once again in this matchup. While his playing time has been frustrating of late, he did play the entirety of both overtime periods here, an indication that he is still the preferred option when it comes to the center position.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Golden State is looking to extend its nine-game home win streak with a victory against Houston

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Another double-double Sengun recorded 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 120-100 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Another game, another contest in which Sengun made an impact on both ends of the court. He's recorded six double-doubles -- including two in his last three games -- and he's also recorded more than 15 points in each of those three outings. The second-year big man is averaging 15.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest, figures that represent a massive upgrade compared to what he accomplished in his rookie season.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston visits Phoenix following Booker's 51-point game

Phoenix hosts the Houston Rockets after Devin Booker scored 51 points in the Phoenix Suns' 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Murray, Jokic guide Nuggets to 120-100 rout of Rockets

Jamal Murray scored 26 points, Nikola Jokic had 10 of his 12 assists in the first half and the Denver Nuggets cruised past the Houston Rockets 120-100 for their fourth straight win

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Nuggets face the Rockets on 3-game win streak

Denver hosts Houston aiming to prolong its three-game win streak

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to 129-113 win over Rockets

Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored a season-high 31 and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 129-113

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun learns in losing battle with Nikola Jokic Denver pulled away from Houston in Monday’s second half, but it was a valuable learning experience for Alperen Sengun (18 points in 23 minut...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Dominates glass in fourth quarter Sengun posted 21 points (10-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 19 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals over 35 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 118-105 victory over O...

Impact Sengun was an absolute force on the glass in the fourth quarter, grabbing up 10 rebounds, three of which came on the offensive end to help Houston close out the Thunder down the final stretch. He added eight points in the quarter on 4-of-8 shooting to go along with three assists, two steals and a block. Sengun collected 13 of his game- and season-high 19 rebounds in the second half while reaching the 20-point mark for the fourth time this season. The double-double was his fifth of the season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways: Rockets blast Thunder on career nights by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun Jalen Green (28/9) and Alperen Sengun (21/19) each had career nights vs. Oklahoma City as the #Rockets won consecutive games for the first t...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105

Jalen Green had 28 points and a career-high nine assists, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, a career-best 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma Cit...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Will play Saturday Sengun (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact After a one-game absence, Sengun is back in the fold. This month, he's averaging 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.4 minutes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Sengun (groin) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup with the Thunder, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun missed Friday's victory over the Hawks due to a strained right groin. His potential quick return indicates the issue is not too serious. Final confirmation of his status should come closer to tipoff.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder set for matchup with the Rockets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Houston averaging 31.0 points per game

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Sengun (groin) will not suit up against the Hawks on Friday, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact As expected, Sengun will sit the first leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set due to a strained right groin. His absence aligns with the return of Bruno Fernando (knee), who hasn't played since the second game of the season, meaning Fernando and Usman Garuba will handle most of the center minutes. Sengun may return to action for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Latest to land on injury report Sengun (groin) is expected to miss Friday's game against Atlanta due to a strained right groin.

Impact A rash of injuries and illnesses continue to mar the start of the NBA season, and Sengun is just the latest impact fantasy player to land on the report. He apparently picked up the groin strain against the Warriors on Sunday, though the Rockets did not disclose it until Thursday's injury report. The expectation is that Sengun will miss at least one game, but Houston is entering a back-to-back so chances are he'll probably sit both halves of that. Houston may get Bruno Fernando (knee) back Friday, however, so that would help ease the blow of losing Sengun.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Johnson's hot start helps Spurs beat Rockets, end skid at 11

Golden State puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Houston visits Phoenix following Booker's 51-point game

Murray, Jokic guide Nuggets to 120-100 rout of Rockets

Nuggets face the Rockets on 3-game win streak

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to 129-113 win over Rockets

Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder set for matchup with the Rockets