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."
Nikola Jokić and the triple-double boom: Will the NBA have to temper scoring again?
Scoring has been climbing as of late, but this year the stat inflation has revealed itself in a more subtle way.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Offers Unfiltered Reaction to Nikola Jokic Comparisons
After missing the playoffs last season, the Houston Rockets have taken the league by storm and are behind only the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. Led by Alperen Sengun, who is poised to make his first All-Star Game this season, the Rockets have the third-best defense in the league.
'I like seven-game series': Tilman Fertitta talks Rockets' playoff outlook
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta watches the game against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center on April 05, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Fertitta cited his team's youth as one potential advantage in an extended playoff series. He also expressed faith in Udoka, the lead engineer of Houston's turnaround across the last 15 months.
Rockets rack up impressive wins, keep climbing West standings
The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA’s more surprising teams this season. After their past 3 games, they shouldn’t shock anyone.
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings Week 15: Nikola Jokić takes over
Jokić is back in his familiar position atop the fantasy leaderboard following a week he opened by extending a triple-double streak to five games before closing out his three-game schedule with an impressive double-double.
Nikola Jokić notches 5th straight triple-double, nails 3/4 court shot as Nuggets beat Kings
Jokić became the first player to get 30 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in an NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Trying to Blaze His Own Trail
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings
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Five Nikola Jokić Lessons From New Book on Nuggets Star
From ditching basketball practice for the racetrack to giving his coach the silent treatment, there are plenty of interesting stories about Jokić in Mike Singer's new book.
Amen Thompson does it all for Rockets with triple-double vs. Cavs. 'Dude's just a freak of nature.'
Amen Thompson's athleticism and play in his second year has been key for Rockets who have ascended to being one of NBA's top four teams.
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Rockets’ Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard named to Rising Stars teams for NBA All-Star Weekend
A pair of young players with the Houston Rockets were picked to participate to be a part of NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.
Hawks, Suns and more teams react to NBA All-Star snubs
The reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game were announced Thursday and sparked social media posts about who was snubbed.