Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets and NBA

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün named an NBA All-Star for first time
Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün achieved a long-held goal Thursday when he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. Şengün was announced as one of the Western Conference reserves chosen by NBA head coaches to compete in the 2025 All-Star Game on Feb.
Alperen Sengun All-Star nod biggest accomplishment of Rockets' new era
Alperen Şengün joined the Houston Rockets at the depths of their post-Harden rebuild in the 2021 NBA draft. The 22-year-old center is now an All-Star as Houston rises up the NBA hierarchy. Şengün’s been reaching new heights this season 🚀 Alperen Şengün is an #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/GfTkVUlnKv
Rockets’ Alperen Şengün on growing up, Nikola Jokić comparisons and NBA All-Star candidacy
Nearing real stardom, Şengün reflects on Rockets' belief in him: "Whoever trusts me, or backs me up, I will take care of them all my life."
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard named to NBA's Rising Stars team for All-Star event
Amen Thompson was among second-year players chosen and Reed Sheppard was among those from G-League named to roster for All-Star event.
With bruised calf, All-Star center Alperen Sengun misses first game of season for Rockets
All-Star center Alperen Sengun (bruised calf) missed his first game of the season for the Rockets, who gave Steven Adams his first start.
Rockets star Alperen Sengun becomes second Turkish player ever to receive NBA All-Star honors
Houston Rockets' center Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star squad for 2025, making him the second Turkish player to receive this honor. The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new format, including a four-team mini-tournament with significant financial rewards for participating players.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun had 1-word reaction to making first NBA All-Star
Rockets star Alperen Sengun earned the first NBA All-Star selection of his career, only needing one word to react to the news.
Alperen Sengun Makes First NBA All-Star Game
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was selected as an All-Star reserve tonight on the NBA on TNT pregame show. Sengun, at 21 years old, joins seven other players on the Western Conference All-Star bench,
Rockets at Grizzlies: Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams questionable
In what has become a sizzling rivalry between two of the top Western Conference teams, the Rockets and Grizzlies meet for the ...
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Şengün becomes 2nd Turk in history to make NBA All-Star team
The Rockets currently hold second place in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 14 losses, thanks in large ...
NBA Rumors: Fred VanVleet, Rockets Have 'Mutual Interest' in Contract Extension
Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets "have mutual interest" in an extension, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Both ...
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Living Up to Franchise Player Status
Jan 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard ready for friendly Rising Stars competition
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard’s court vision is such that while conducting an interview courtside after shootaround ...
How Grizzlies finally beat Rockets after 0-3 start to season series: 'We had to win'
The Grizzlies knew they needed a win against the Rockets on Thursday after losing three times earlier this season. Here's how ...
The Rockets are showing they could be one piece away from serious title contention
In a league that requires playoff scars to survive the championship gauntlet of four playoff rounds, the Rockets have none, ...
Celtics doomed by defensive mistakes in late loss to Rockets
Boston nearly pulled off a great win, but fell for the seventh time this season after leading by at least 10 points.