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

I’ve got a lot of injuries from (his childhood) — like everywhere,” the 22-year-old Şengün said. “My arms. My knees. I have injuries and scars everywhere from climbing places. A car hit me — twice. I was almost dying.

Training was in session on Thursday night for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun pivoted, swirled and twirled his way to 32 points and 15 rebounds in a 119 ...

The Rockets' two top scorers have a chance to be voted into the NBA All-Star Game, recognition their teammates say both players earned. So we had them pitch it.

"The opponents are the opponents," Udoka said after Friday's practice in Houston. "That's the way we want to go about it. Forget the opponent. Let's do what we do." Udoka's mantra will be repeated ...

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey continued his run against proven NBA bigs on Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has battled the likes of Domantas Sabonis and Alperen Sengun ...

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is enjoying the best season of his career. The fourth-year center is averaging just over 19 points and 10 rebounds per game, and the Rockets are in second place in the Western Conference standings as January rolls into its second half.

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 ...

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I am ready for it, and I am just going to fight,” Rockets center Alperen Sengun says of physical play from opponents like Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen.

HOUSTON — Zach Edey was more prepared this time. In his last matchup against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengün, the Memphis Grizzlies rookie struggled. This time, he played more sound ...