Alperen Sengun News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Coming off bench with Fernando out Sengun, despite Bruno Fernando (knee) being out, will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Coach Stephen Silas is truly committed to Sengun coming off the bench, as he'll start Usman Garuba -- zero minutes in the first two games -- over Sengun. Sengun still managed to produce 23 points, 12 boards, two blocks, one steal and one assist in 27 minutes against the Grizzlies on Friday, so fantasy managers don't need to panic.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Sengun accumulated 23 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-10 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 129-122 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Sengun came off the bench for the second game in a row and played even better than in the season opener, posting a double-double and showing efficiency as a scorer. Shockingly, Bruno Fernando has started the first two games of the season, but he suffered a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to start against the Bucks on Saturday. Thus, it seems likely that Sengun will experience an uptick in minutes and a more prominent role, something that would undoubtedly please fantasy managers who trusted the 20-year-old across different formats.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122

Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench Sengun registered 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and nine rebounds over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Shockingly, coach Stephen Silas started Bruno Fernando over Sengun for the opener. Unfortunately for Sengun managers, Fernando saw more minutes (25) and played well, posting seven points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Sengun still has a high floor, given his age and upside for a rebuilding team, but getting top-40 or even top-50 fantasy value out of him this season may be challenging.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get the start Wednesday Sengun is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus the Hawks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Bruno Fernando will get the start Wednesday, as was rumored. Sengun started and played 25 minutes in last Friday's preseason finale but has lost the starting job for the regular season. Sengun is still in line to receive plenty of playing time as the team's backup center.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers full line in win Sengun had 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 122-114 preseason win over Indiana.

Impact Sengun closed the preseason with a fantastic performance, reassuring fantasy managers who may have already snapped him up in drafts. After a stop-start campaign during the 2021-22 season, Sengun is now firmly entrenched as the starting center. Based on his ability to contribute in multiple categories, he could very well be set for a top-50 season. With that being said, the recent hype has resulted in his ADP climbing into that range, meaning there is not a lot of meat left on the bone when it comes to upside.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anunoby scores 32, Raptors beat Celtics in overtime 137-134

OG Anunoby scored 32 points and Scottie Barnes added 25 as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics in 137-134 in overtime in Montreal

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Practices Saturday Sengun (dental procedure) joined the Rockets for Saturday's open practice, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Sengun's status for the regular-season opener was never in doubt, but it's a good sign that he was back at practice so quickly. In his one preseason appearance, he posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Sengun has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors after undergoing a dental procedure, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Sengun performed well as Houston's starting center in Sunday's preseason opener, scoring 13 points while adding five rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes of action. He'll take Friday off as he recovers from a dental procedure, but he should be able to return for Houston's final preseason games next week.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect from field Sengun posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.

Impact Sengun made waves as a rookie due to his well-rounded play, and all signs point toward continued improvement for him in his second year in the league. Expect Sengun to begin the season as the Rockets' starting center while operating as a bonafide two-way threat.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Young Houston Rockets focused on growth and improvement

The Houston Rockets still have a long way to go after finishing with the league’s worst record for the last two seasons

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Highlights: In Turkey-Serbia matchup, Alperen Sengun shines vs. Nikola Jokic Led by back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia held off Turkey on Sunday. But Rockets big man Alperen Sengun (17 points, 13 rebounds) made...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick

The Houston Rockets selected Auburn freshman Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, adding a skilled player to join last year’s second pick J...

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Alperen Sengun sees idols in MVP leaders Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid Alperen Sengun on the second consecutive MVP award for Nikola Jokic: “I am happy for him, and he deserved it. I have two idols in the NBA ri...

MAY 14, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba plan to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September Assuming health, Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are set to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September. NBA tra...

MAY 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Rockets optimistic despite posting NBA's worst record again

The Houston Rockets went 20-62 to finish with the NBA's worst record for the second straight season

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Solid effort against Toronto Sengun ended with 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-115 loss to the Raptors.

Impact The rookie big man has started in each of his last four appearances and has scored in double digits in each of those contests, but his rebounding figures have been a bit inconsistent in that stretch. The first-round pick is ending the season on a strong note, though, as he's averaged 16.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game over his last five appearances.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Sengun finished Tuesday's 118-105 loss to Brooklyn with 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes.

Impact Sengun continues to draw starts with Christian Wood (hamstring) sidelined for the remainder of the season, and the rookie big man hasn't disappointed. He's notched back-to-back double-doubles and has scored in double figures in four consecutive appearances. During that stretch, Sengun has averaged 16.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving scores 42, Nets beat Rockets 118-105 to move to 8th

Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Houston Rockets 118-105 on improve their position in the race for play-in seeding

APRIL 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 as the Minnesota Timberwolves built a huge lead and held on for a 139-132 win over the Houston Rockets

APRIL 4, 2022 • Associated Press

In starting five Sunday Sengun will start Sunday's game against Minnesota, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sengun missed the previous two games with a lower-leg bruise, but he's been cleared to return and will get the start at center with Christian Wood (hamstring) shut down for the year. Assuming he can stay healthy, Sengun should be in position to hold on to that role for the Rockets' four remaining regular season contests.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Sengun (lower leg) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact The rookie will return following a two-game absence, and he should start with Christian Wood (hamstring) out for the year. As a starter, Sengun is averaging 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 blocks in 27.7 minutes.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston hosts Minnesota on home losing streak

Houston looks to stop its 3-game home slide with a victory over Minnesota

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

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