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Alperen Sengun reflects on third year with Houston Rockets, vows better season in 2024-25

Alperen Sengun: “This past season we have improved a lot, as a Houston Rockets family. I’m proud of that, but it’s not enough for us.”

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ESPN’s Bobby Marks proposes new Jalen Green contract in Houston

ESPN’s Bobby Marks explains why a five-year, $160-million contract extension could be doable for both Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka applauds Amen Thompson’s off-ball growth

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on where Amen Thompson improved as a rookie: “Understanding how to impact the game without the ball in his hands.”

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains how young players can be more complementary

Rafael Stone on the fit of Houston’s young core: “The better you become, and the stronger your weaknesses are, the less you need somebody else to compensate.”

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Tyrese Maxey beats out Alperen Sengun for NBA’s Most Improved Player award

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey beat out Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Bulls guard Coby White in voting for the NBA’s 2023-24 Most Improved Player award.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun drives increased NBA interest in Turkey

Alperen Sengun’s breakout 2023-24 season with the Rockets led to a spike in NBA interest from Turkey, according to the league’s data.

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Rockets star Alperen Sengun named Most Improved Player finalist by NBA

Houston’s Alperen Sengun, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, and Chicago’s Coby White are the NBA’s Most Improved Player finalists this season.

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Fred Vanvleet's Impact On Houston Rockets' Success And Future Plans

Learn how Fred VanVleet's impact and partnership with Alperen Sengun are shaping the Houston Rockets' future in the NBA.

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Rockets confident in Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun fitting together

“Fundamentally, great players can play with great players, and they’re not positionally similar,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

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Rockets expect Alperen Sengun, Jae’Sean Tate to miss rest of season with ankle sprains

With playoff contention off the table, the Rockets seemingly won’t risk the injury recoveries of Alperen Sengun and Jae’Sean Tate (both have a right ankle sprain).

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Ime Udoka reacts to March coaching award, advocates for Jalen Green and Amen Thompson

After a 13-2 March, Houston’s Ime Udoka won Coach of the Month. But Udoka wishes Jalen Green and Amen Thompson received top player and rookie honors, instead.

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March memories: Rockets finish with NBA’s best monthly record

The Rockets finished March with the NBA’s best monthly record among all teams, and it’s their first time doing so since the 2017-18 season (65 wins).

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As Jalen Green excels, Rockets coach Ime Udoka touts value of patience

“It’s not always going to happen overnight for guys,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets and Jalen Green (34 points). “Patience is really important with our young guys.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka disputes tying Jalen Green’s surge to Alperen Sengun injury

“I think they can complement each other very well,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green and injured center Alperen Sengun.

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Ime Udoka rejected the idea that Alperen Sengun held Jalen Green back from stardom

Rockets coach Ime Udoka doesn't care for the weird theory about Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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The Rockets were smart to keep Jalen Green but now they have a big decision to make

The Rockets could have had Mikal Bridges but Jalen Green looks FANTASTIC.

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Report: If play-in race stays tight, Alperen Sengun could return to Rockets this season

“It’s within the realm of possibility that [Alperen] Sengun could return during the regular season,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says of the Rockets.

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With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

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Rockets guard Jalen Green wins first Western Conference Player of the Week award

For the first time in his young NBA career, third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is Western Conference Player of the Week. Houston went 3-0 in those games.

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‘Playing his ass off’: As Rockets guards improve, Fred VanVleet lauds Jalen Green’s growth

Fred VanVleet on Jalen Green: “The better he plays, the easier it is on everybody. I’ve got to give him all the credit. He’s been playing his ass off.”

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Houston Rockets Center Alperen Sengun Out With Grade 3 Injury

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun sustains ankle sprain and knee bruise, expected to recover fully. Team adjusts lineup and faces decisions on his future.

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Ime Udoka envisions years to come with Alperen Sengun in Houston

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: “I think he’s taken a huge step forward, and we’re looking forward to having him for years to come.”

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Ime Udoka sees Alperen Sengun’s final injury diagnosis as good news for Rockets

“The best news is that it is not broken, and no ligaments torn,” Ime Udoka says of Alperen Sengun's diagnosis. “In the big picture, it was good news.”

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With Alperen Sengun injured, Rockets promote Amen Thompson to starting lineup

With Alperen Sengun sidelined by injury, Houston’s initial starting five will consist of Jabari Smith Jr. sliding to center and Amen Thompson taking a forward spot.

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