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Getting paid: Sengun and Suggs among lucrative rookie-scale contract extensions

Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets works to the basket against Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of a preseason game...

Houston locked up the futures of two rising stars in Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green before the rookie-scale extension deadline elapsed, heading into the new campaign with cautious optimism they can improve upon last season’s encouraging strides taken under Ime Udoka should everyone be fortunate with injuries. Elsewhere, Jalen Suggs and Trey Murphy also inked deals elsewhere. Continue reading “Getting paid: Sengun and Suggs among lucrative rookie-scale contract extensions”

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Mature beyond his years, Houston’s Alperen Sengun is already must-watch TV

Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets celebrates after a three point basket in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on...

In an ever-changing era where unicorns are being heralded, the role of your traditional big man has continued to evolve. Houston center Alperen Sengun has thrived this season, Year 3 of the Turkish international’s NBA experience and his maturity translates on the court – particularly in games like yesterday’s dominant display against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.  Continue reading “Mature beyond his years, Houston’s Alperen Sengun is already must-watch TV”