The Rockets big-man was in the hunt for the league’s coveted, yet confusing award but lost it to Tyrese Maxey. Alperen Sengun had a compelling case after a transformative campaign that may have ended in a Play-In Tournament appearance if not for the Grade 3 sprained ankle he suffered against Sacramento.
The Houston Rockets might have to consider adding some big-man depth via this summer’s NBA Draft because of how things unfolded for them late in the 2023-24 campaign.
According to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Had the Rockets remained in playoff contention, the breakout star may have returned in the postseason, if not before.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun’s sprained ankle is at about “60 percent,” per Space City Home Network sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson. “I mean I feel great,” Sengun says of his injury.
So. so, close. We were really feeling good about last night's Brandon Miller leading all-scorers prop but he came up a point short of fellow rookie Scoot Henderson. Tonight we have a small schedule with just five NBA games.
After talented center Alperen Sengun went down with a season-ending injury on March 10, things didn’t look good for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets kept trudging on though, ultimately winning 10 games in a row before finally falling to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Coach Udoka talks Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green before the Rockets take on the Mavs. Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka spoke pregame as the Rockets get ready to host the Dallas Mavericks.
With 10 games left in the season entering Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets have won 10 straight. Defying expectations at two games above .500, a first since January 15th, they are within striking distance of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
Don’t look now, but the Houston Rockets are back in the Western Conference playoff picture. With the Golden State Warriors’ loss vs the Minnesota Timberwolves and their win over the Portland Trailblazers, the Rockets now sit just a half-game behind the 10th and last play-in spot in the Western Conference.
The Houston Rockets have won nine straight games to leap back into the playoff picture. And they could get a big boost before the season ends.
According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun could return this season. Sengun is recovering from a Grade 3 right ankle sprain.
Earlier this month, Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun suffered a brutal ankle and knee injury in a game against the Sacramento Kings. Following his injury, reports suggested Sengun would likely miss the remainder of the season.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has floated the possibility of next year's All-Star game pitting the best talents from the United States against the rest of the world.
The Houston Rockets are the hottest team in the NBA, winning eight consecutive games as they fight for a Play-In spot. They’ve played so well that it’s easy to forget they’re missing multiple rotation players.
NBA reporter Kelly Iko of The Athletic spoke to Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and multiple players about Alperen Sengun. Sengun, who is likely done for the season after suffering a Grade 3 right ankle sprain, established himself as one of the top big men in the NBA in 2023-24. “The talent level is real,” Udoka said.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been one of the top centers in the NBA this season, taking a massive step in his progress. After averaging 14.8 points per game last season with the Rockets, Sengun increased his scoring average to 21.1 points, making him a candidate for the league's Most Improved Player of the Year award.
Alperen Sengun has avoided major injury. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the impressive big man has suffered a grade three ankle sprain. He will likely miss the remainder of the regular season.
In a fortunate turn of events, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun dodged a major injury after a concerning incident on the court, providing major relief to both his team and the NBA.
Rockets center Alperen Sengun has a severely sprained ankle and a bone bruise on his right knee, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Sengun suffered what appeared to be a significant leg injury in Sunday’s game against Sacramento.
According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun has a bone bruise in his right knee. Sengun also has a severely sprained right ankle. Sengun was carted off in a wheelchair against the Sacramento Kings yesterday (3/10).
In a recent match against the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun experienced a leg injury towards the end of the game and had to be removed from the court using a wheelchair.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was taken off the floor via wheelchair on Sunday night after suffering an apparent right leg injury against the Sacramento Kings.
According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun will undergo an MRI on his right knee and ankle. Sengun was
Rockets star Alperen Sengun exited his team’s 112-104 win over the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sunday in a wheelchair after suffering a leg injury.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun required a wheelchair to leave the court following a scary-looking fall.
The NBA is in good hands when it comes to the center position. There are some very talented players in the league playing in the middle for teams, with one of the most impressive young ones being Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets.
Alperen Sengun has really stepped up for the Houston Rockets this season, as the big man is averaging career-highs in almost every single stat. As a result of his great play, more eyes have been on the Turkish big man.
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