Rockets star Alperen Sengun, asked about the potential of moves at the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline: “I love my team. I wouldn’t change anything.”

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

Sengun is averaging a robust 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, but on just 49% shooting from the floor and 22.6% from long range.

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

Alperen Sengun made an injury admission that would concern Rockets fans following their escape act vs. the Cavs.

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and the Rockets weren’t represented. But led by Alperen Sengun, they did receive votes.

Jalen Green scored 34 points, Alperen Sengun had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 128-108.

Alperen Sengun received such high commendation from Charles Barkley amid the Rockets' ascent towards the top of the West.