Rockets' fourth-year center an icon in his home country, where Turkish fans and politicians support his career.

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 ...

Ime Udoka discussed how Alperen Sengun handles the increasing media and fan interest due to his on-court success. “All the ...

Alperen Sengun has been one of Houston's best players this season. So far, the center is averaging 19.4 points, a career-high 10.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. He also has 26 double-doubles this season.

The Houston Rockets have seen Alperen Sengun go from MVP of the Turkish league to one of the best young players in the NBA. The Rockets were hoping for a draft day steal when they selected the big ...

HOUSTON — Alperen Sengun made two free throws with 4.5 seconds left and Darius Garland missed two of three free throws after that to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 109-108 victory ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top ...

Among frontcourt players in the Western Conference, Rockets center Alperen Sengun currently ranks No. 6 in All-Star fan voting, according to Thursday’s initial voting update released by the NBA.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a… ...

Sengun grabbed the rebound and was fouled by Jarrett Allen to set up the winning free throws. Houston led by 13 with about 11 minutes left before the Cavaliers used an 19-0 run to take a 104-98 ...