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 ...

One wouldn't expect Sengun to be a great defender, but the All-Star has been a massive contributor on the other side of the floor for Houston.

Alperen Şengün has become one of the premiere young centers in the Association. Averaging a double-double through 37 games this season, Sengun ranks fourth in the league in points per game (19.3 ...

Sengun wasn't able to return to Sunday's 94-87 win over the Raptors due to a lumbar spasm and finished with zero points (0-3 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes. It sounds like he'll be a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...