Jabari Smith Jr. is stepping into the hole created by Alperen Şengün's injury and cementing the Rockets turn to small ball.

It was the same basket inside Toyota Center, the same rim in front of Houston’s home bench, where Victor Wembanyama cracked the most vicious hammer of his rookie season atop Alperen Şengün’s ...

In the middle of it all, Alperen Şengün stood on the court in the same building where he'd played in his first NBA All-Star Game two months earlier, clasped both hands behind his back, and listened.

Alperen Şengün soaks up the attention on his first trip to NBA's biggest All-Star stage and reflects on the Houston Rockets' recent rise under Ime Udoka.

Jock Landale thought about everything that Houston Rockets teammate Alperen Şengün showed last season. He recalled the challenge of battling Steven Adams. He considered his own greatly improved ...

Rockets center Alperen Şengün waves to the fans as he leaves the court after a 135-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Alperen Şengün could be the future of the Houston Rockets’ offense In a team with little structure and direction, Şengün could be the key toward clarity and purpose.

The Rockets and center Alperen Şengün agreed to terms on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, ESPN reported on Monday.

Alperen Şengün becoming a good NBA player was obvious from the start — literally from the start; he posted 11 points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals in just 18 minutes in his first ...

Alperen Şengün has agreed to a five-year, $185 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN's Bobby Marks reported Monday, citing Şengün's agents. Şengün's deal is one of a flurry ahead of ...

The Houston Rockets are led by a stout defense, a versatile supporting cast and two rising stars. But Alperen Şengün is still way ahead of Jalen Green.

Alperen Şengün stood inside the Smoothie King Center full of excitement. He had just led the Houston Rockets to a 106-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans by scoring a career-high 37 points ...