This is just the beginning. Thank you to my team, my country, the city of Houston, and all the fans for believing in me.” ...

He laughs at the irony of it all. “And now I play every game.” Alperen Sengun unplugged, at @TheAthletic: From a street kid in Turkey to leaving home as a 12yo to NBA prominence, with so many ...

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis or Denver ...

Sengun is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a lumbar spasm, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. If he's unable to return, Sengun will finish with zero points ...

In order for the Rockets to keep things going, Sengun will have to continue to improve. However, that shouldn't be a tall task for a 22-year-old who appears as driven as any young potential star ...

One thing is clear: the team needs it center in Alperen Sengun back as soon as possible. Sengun’s been sidelined for all three of the team’s recent losses due to a calf contusion.

At the heart of everything positive coming out of Houston right now is Alperen Sengun, whose versatility as a quasi big man-fleet footed center continues to earn him widespread plaudits.

However, other players not known for their defensive prowess are also making improvements, especially Alperen Sengun. Sengun had concerns earlier in his career about defense, but those are quickly ...