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Alperen Sengun ?engÃ¼n finishes EuroBasket with 28/3/3/0/3 line Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:57 AM Alperen ?engÃ¼n amassed 28 points (11-of-22 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's EuroBasket loss to Germany. Analysis: In a matchup of the two nations to go undefeated in this summer's FIBA EuroBasket competition, TÃ¼rkiye fell by an 88-83 final score. While the ending was a disappointment for ?engÃ¼n, he had an outstanding tournament overall. In nine games, the Rockets center averaged 21.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers, shooting nearly 60 percent from the field and 75 percent from the foul line. Germany kept ?engÃ¼n off the boards in Sunday's final, with the three rebounds being the fewest he recorded in a game this event. He'll look to use this summer as a springboard into 2025-26, with ?engÃ¼n boasting top-50 fantasy potential at a minimum.
Jabari Smith Udoka: One starting lineup spot up for grabs Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:04 AM Rockets Wire Rockets coach Ime Udoka said at a recent event that there is an opening in the Rockets' starting lineup and he has yet to decide who will fill it. Analysis: The Rockets, who finished the 2024-25 regular season with the second-best record in the Western Conference, have four starters locked into their spots ahead of training camp. Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant and Alperen ?engÃ¼n will start, but who joins them? While the assumption of many has been that Jabari Smith Jr. will regain that role, Udoka has not made a decision. âIt's to be determined. I do think Jabari showed tremendous growth this offseason, and obviously he started the majority of his time here, before the injury,â Udoka told Rockets Wire's Ben DuBose. âBut we'll take a look at everything. We feel we have incredible depth this year and a lot of versatility, so we could go a number of different ways, as far as that. I think some of that will be proven in training camp.â As a starter last season, Smith averaged 11.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, but he offered higher averages (13.2 points, 7.7 rebounds) coming off the bench. And the Rockets have options to fill the fifth starting spot. Dorian Finney-Smith and Tari Eason are two other possibilities, and Houston had some success during the first round of the playoffs when playing Steven Adams alongside ?engÃ¼n.
Alperen Sengun ?engÃ¼n records 15/12/6/2/1 line in rout of Greece Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 9:53 AM Alperen ?engÃ¼n tallied 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one blocked shot in Friday's EuroBasket semifinal win over Greece. Analysis: A game many expected to be a thriller turned out to be a laugher, as TÃ¼rkiye rolled into Sunday's final by a 94-68 final score. While ?engÃ¼n did more of his usual handiwork against the Greeks, recording another double-double, his âsupporting castâ made the difference. Ercan Osmani came out hot and never cooled down, finishing with 28 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and six three-pointers, as he routinely made Greece pay for devoting too much defensive attention to ?engÃ¼n. Former NBA wing Cedi Osman (17/3/3/2 with two three-pointers) and former University of Miami point guard Shane Larkin (14/2/5 with one three-pointer) also scored in double figures for TÃ¼rkiye, which is a win over Germany away from the country's first-ever EuroBasket title.
Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun messes around with a triple-double Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 9:34 AM Alperen Sengun finished Tuesday's 91-77 win over Poland with 19 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 31 minutes. Analysis: The big man came away with another strong performance in Eurobasket as Turkey came away victorious to advance to the semifinals. Sengun has operated as a point center throughout his NBA career, and his elite passing skills were on full display in Tuesday's convincing win. Turkey will play the winner of Lithuania-Greece on Friday with a championship appearance on the line.
Alperen Sengun Sengun tallies monster 24/16/6 line vs. Sweden Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 4:58 AM Alperen Sengun led Turkey with 24 points (8-of-16 FGs), 16 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in an 85-79 win over Sweden on Saturday. Analysis: Sengun was dominant in the Group Play games, and that carried over to the Round of 16. This was his second straight double-double and his fifth straight 20-point game. With the win, they'll take on the winner of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland in the next round of the tournament.
Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engÃ¼n shines in win over Serbia Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 10:26 AM Alperen ?engÃ¼n accounted for 28 points (10-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over Serbia. Analysis: While TÃ¼rkiye and Serbia already clinched places in the Round of 16 at EuroBasket, the top spot in Group A was on the line Wednesday afternoon. ?engÃ¼n and company won a 95-90 thriller, with the Rockets center outperforming three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Joki?. Not only did he record his second double-double of this summer's EuroBasket, but ?engÃ¼n dished out eight assists. He's recorded at least seven helpers in three of TÃ¼rkiye's five games thus far, and his play is why they can win the event.
Alperen Sengun Sengun scores game-high 20 points vs. Portugal Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 10:18 AM Alperen Sengun led Turkey with 20 points (9-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds and five assists in a 95-54 win over Portugal on Saturday. Analysis: Sengun has started EuroBasket off strong and helped Turkey win their first three games. He's been able to stuff the stat sheet, averaging 19.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game thus far. Sengun will continue to lead the way for Turkey, and if he continues to play this well, they're going to have an opportunity to win the entire tournament, which will be a nice boost for him ahead of next season for the Rockets.
Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun messes around w/ near triple-double Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 6:27 AM Alperen Sengun finished Friday's win over the Czech Republic with 23 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, a steal and two blocks across 28 minutes. Analysis: Sengun contributed meaningfully across the board on Wednesday against Latvia, and he did the same in Friday's 92-78 victory. Houston's point center should be poised for another strong season operating as a low-post offensive threat, rebounder and facilitator. He's got nightly triple-double upside any time he touches the court, and that goes for Eurobasket play, too.
Alperen Sengun Sengun stuffs stat sheet in win over Latvia Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 7:03 AM Alperen Sengun stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday with 16 points (7-of-12 FGs), eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and five turnovers in a 93-73 win over Latvia. Analysis: Sengun helped Turkey get the victory in their first game of EuroBasket, and he did a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor, nearly recording a triple-double. Cedi Osman, who last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, led the team in scoring at 20 points, but Sengun was the star of the show and will continue to fill that role throughout the tournament.
JD Davison Haynes: JD Davison inks deal with Rockets Sun, Jul 27, 2025, 1:22 AM Chris B. Haynes NBA insider Chris B. Haynes reports that free agent guard JD Davison has signed a deal with the Houston Rockets. Analysis: Davison appeared in just 36 games for the Celtics across his first three NBA seasons, but he most recently won G League MVP. Houston's rotation is one of the deepest in the Association, so Davison shouldn't be expected to see meaningful minutes right away.
Josh Okogie Shams: Josh Okogie signs one-year deal with HOU Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 7:52 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Rockets. Analysis: Okogie was waived by the Hornets last week. The 26-year-old shooting guard has averaged just 6.3 points per game over the course of his eight-year career, but offers substantially more on the defensive end. Okogie ranked behind only Dyson Daniels and Alex Caruso in steals per 100 possessions last season (min. 600 minutes played). Okogie continues to add to the depth the Rockets have built up this offseason.
Jock Landale Shams: Rockets waive Jock Landale Thu, Jul 3, 2025, 9:21 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Rockets waived C Jock Landale. Analysis: Landale's contract included a guarantee date of July 7. The 29-year-old center had no rotation spot on the Rockets roster any longer with the team re-signing Steven Adams and bringing in Clint Capela. Landale is expected to sign with his preferred destination, according to Charania, though it's unclear where he's headed to just yet.
Clint Capela Shams: HOU signs Clint Capela to three-year deal Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 1:45 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Rockets signed C Clint Capela to a three-year, $21.5 million contract. Analysis: After five seasons in Atlanta, Capela returns to the city where he played his first six NBA seasons. A starter in 41 of the 55 games he played last season, the veteran center averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.4 minutes. With Alperen Sengun locked in as Houston's starting center and Steven Adams also on the roster, Capela's opportunities with the Rockets may not be enough to make him a factor in fantasy basketball.
Dorian Finney-Smith Shams: Rockets sign Finney-Smith for $53 million Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 12:33 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports F Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Rockets. Analysis: Just a day after declining his player option with the Lakers, Finney-Smith has agreed to a deal with the Rockets. Houston is making a major move to improve its wing depth with DFS, who can make threes and play adequate defense. The 32-year-old small forward shot a career-high 41 percent from behind the three-point line last year. Finney-Smith is cashing in with a long-term deal at slightly less per year than his player option with the Lakers.
Aaron Holiday Report: HOU signs Aaron Holiday to one-year deal Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 12:19 PM Kelly Iko The Athletic's Kelly Iko reports the Rockets signed G Aaron Holiday to a one-year deal. Analysis: Like Jeff Green, Holiday will return to the Rockets on the veteran's minimum next season. He appeared in 62 games in 2024-25, averaging 5.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 12.8 minutes. With Fred VanVleet expected to return and Amen Thompson capable of taking on primary playmaker responsibilities, Holiday's role will again be limited in 2025-26.
Jeff Green Report: HOU signs Jeff Green to one-year contract Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 12:16 PM Kelly Iko The Athletic's Kelly Iko reports the Rockets signed PF/C Jeff Green to a one-year contract. Analysis: Green will return to Houston for a third season on the veteran's minimum. He appeared in 32 games last season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12.4 minutes. Green did not impact fantasy basketball last season, and that's unlikely to change in 2025-26. However, he'll continue to provide quality veteran leadership as the Rockets look to contend for a title.
Jae'Sean Tate Report: HOU, Jae'Sean Tate agree to one-year pact Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 10:45 AM Michael Scotto HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Rockets re-signed F Jae'Sean Tate to a one-year, $3 million deal. Analysis: It was reported earlier Monday that the Rockets intended to bring back Tate, Jeff Green, and Aaron Holiday. Contract details regarding the former have now been reported, with Tate expected to earn $3 million. He appeared in 52 games last season, averaging 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.3 minutes. With Houston adding Kevin Durant via trade, Tate's playing time is unlikely to change much in 2025-26. For that reason, he won't be worth selecting in fantasy drafts.
Jabari Smith Shams: Jabari Smith Jr. agrees to extension Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 2:06 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets have agreed to a five-year, $122 million extension. Analysis: While Smith ended this past season as a reserve, he remains a key building block for the Rockets. Sunday's development clearly indicates how the team thinks of the 2022 lottery pick. Smith averaged 12.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers per game in 2024-25, finishing well outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Kevin Durant on board, Smith will likely take on a reserve role for the Rockets as they look to challenge Oklahoma City atop the Western Conference.
Jae'Sean Tate Rockets to bring back Tate, Holiday, Green Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 7:55 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Rockets intend to resign free agents Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green. Analysis: Houston is doing everything in its power to get the band back together alongside new addition Kevin Durant. None of the trio of Tate, Holiday and Green hold much fantasy value, but they'll provide solid minutes off the bench in Houston's deep rotation.
Fred VanVleet Shams: VanVleet to sign 2-yr deal with Rockets Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:18 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year, $50 million contract with the Rockets. Analysis: The Rockets will decline VanVleet's $44.9 million team option for the upcoming season to put the new deal in place. He has a player option for the second season of this deal, so he could opt out again next summer. If he accepts the option, he'll be under contract through the 2026-27 season. VanVleet is the best point guard option on a team that is looking to win a championship after trading for Kevin Durant, adding the lethal scorer to the team that finished as the No. 2 seed in the West this past season.