Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets and NBA

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
Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün named an NBA All-Star for first time
Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün achieved a long-held goal Thursday when he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. Şengün was announced as one of the Western Conference reserves chosen by NBA head coaches to compete in the 2025 All-Star Game on Feb.
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."
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 at Grizzlies: Alperen Şengün out, Steven Adams starting
The Houston Rockets (32-14) go for a season sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) on Thursday night in a nationally televised game at FedEx Forum, the fourth and final game in the regular-season series between the Western Conference rivals.
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,
How Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün is becoming the Michael Jordan of Turkey
Rockets' fourth-year center an icon in his home country, where Turkish fans and politicians support his career.
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.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Living Up to Franchise Player Status
Jan 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center.
Celtics doomed by defensive mistakes in late loss to Rockets
Boston nearly pulled off a great win, but fell for the seventh time this season after leading by at least 10 points.
2 best trades Rockets must make before 2025 NBA trade deadline
Here we will discuss the two best trades that the Houston Rockets must make before the 2025 NBA trade deadline.
The Rockets are showing they could be one piece away from serious title contention
In a league that requires playoff scars to survive the championship gauntlet of four playoff rounds, the Rockets have none, ...
Cavs valiant comeback falls short against the Rockets in third straight loss, 135-131
In a game that saw the Rockets take a 19-point lead, Cleveland was able to tie the contest. Darius Garland at the free throw ...
NBA Fans Call Out LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker Snubs as All-Star Reserves Revealed
NBA All-Star reserves were revealed on Thursday night, which also resulted in a few perceived snubs from fans. In the Eastern ...