Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun posted a third consecutive double-double in a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, leading all scorers with 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He completed his line with five assists and two steals in 42 minutes, but efficiency was once again an issue for Sengun in the game. After making 61 percent of his shots in the series opener, Sengun has been held to below 43 percent shooting in each subsequent game. He finished 12-for-28 from the field on Monday while going 7-for-10 with his free throws. The Turkish big man has led the Rockets in the postseason, averaging 22.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals. However, his efforts may not be enough for the team as Houston heads into Wednesday's Game 5 facing elimination.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) won't play on Wednesday against the Clippers. Houston will enter the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. As a result, Sengun, Dillon Brooks (rest), Jabari Smith Jr. (groin), Fred VanVleet (ankle), and Amen Thompson (rest) will get the night off. Jalen Green and Tari Eason are good to go, so it's logical to assume they'll carry the load offensively. But as far as the center spot is concerned, Steven Adams, averaging 10.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals in three starts this season, is worth considering for DFS lineups.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man from Turkey is dealing with soreness in his lower back and might be absent from the lineup for only the fifth time this season. Steven Adams and Jock Landale are likely to see increased usage if Sengun is ruled out for the game. Jabari Smith Jr. (groin) can also fill minutes at center, but he isn't at 100 percent either and has joined Sengun on the injury report with a questionable designation.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will not play in Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is battling back soreness, and the team has downgraded Sengun from questionable to out. At the same time, Steven Adams (ankle) has been upgraded to available, so he will help to fill the void left by Sengun's absence, along with Jock Landale, who has been named a starter for the contest. Jabari Smith Jr. will likely also help to fill some of the minutes at center.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) is dealing with some lower-back soreness, which caused the team to list him as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He just posted 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one block across 37 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, so the big man may have experienced some post-game issues if it has lingered into Monday. If he's unable to play, Steven Adams (ankle) is also considered questionable, so that would leave Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale as the next two up. Both could be considered for a one-game streaming option, especially for fantasy managers in need of some big-man stats.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Troubled by back spasms, Sengun logged only three minutes on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, and the team initially listed him as questionable for Wednesday's matchup. On Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, Sengun recorded his fourth 30-point game of the season, and his recent performances include a 20-20 outing, showing that the Turkish big man has been in good form overall lately.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile big man was limited to only three minutes due to back spasms against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. He is reportedly feeling better and will test out his back on Wednesday to decide if he can play against the Suns. Sengun also missed some time at the beginning of the month, with Steven Adams stepping in for him in the starting lineup. Adams averaged 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks as a starter. Jock Landale and Jeff Green might get a little more playing time as well if Sengun is unable to play on Wednesday night.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) will be back in action against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. After missing three games due to a calf contusion, Sengun received a probable designation on the injury report earlier today and has now officially been cleared for action. The Turkish big man returns in a favorable matchup, as Brooklyn allows the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing centers. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) out of the lineup, Sengun may even have a bit more offensive duties.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the New York Knicks. The versatile big man has been downgraded from questionable to out as a left calf contusion continues to keep Sengun off the court. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) also sidelined, the Rockets will be without two starters. Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate will be promoted to the first unit. This gives both players additional fantasy value. Eason is the better fantasy target, as he's averaging 11.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals for the season.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Monday's game in New York. Sengun was recently named an All-Star, with the 22-year-old averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals during the 2024-25 campaign. He's missed the last two games with a calf contusion. But if Sengun can't get on the floor against the Knicks, Steven Adams, averaging 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.0 steals in two starts this season, will remain a viable streaming option.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) will miss his second straight game Saturday against the Nets. This will leave Houston without its star big man and his 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Steven Adams will start in his place and could be a sneaky fantasy play after posting 11 points and 10 rebounds in his last outing against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jock Landale is also expected to see increased minutes as the backup.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Nets. The All-Star wasn't available for Thursday's one-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies because of a thigh contusion, marking his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. Steven Adams got the start in that one, finishing with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. Jock Landale also got some action, although he wasn't nearly as productive. With that in mind, Adams has a higher ceiling versus Brooklyn if Sengun doesn't suit up. However, if Sengun is active, Adams should be removed from all fantasy lineups.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) won't play on Thursday against Memphis. The 22-year-old, who was named an All-Star on Thursday night, has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. However, he'll miss his first game of the season. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as if the injury is anything severe, so he could be back on Saturday against Brooklyn. Steven Adams (ankle), who will play, will get the start in Sengun's place, with Jock Landale coming in for relief. While both players have some upside, especially for DFS managers looking for value, they are still risky fantasy options.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game in Memphis. Sengun is coming off another productive outing, amassing an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. But he's now in danger of missing Thursday's contest, which would be his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. With Steven Adams (ankle) also carrying a questionable designation, Jock Landale might end up entering the starting lineup. The 29-year-old has averaged just 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds this season. Yet, Landale should have no problem surpassing those numbers if he starts, especially against a Grizzlies club that has allowed 115.6 points per game in 2024-25.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against New Orleans. The talented big man has been nursing a sore left knee lately but hasn't yet missed any games. Sengun is a major part of how the Rockets play, averaging 18.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Steven Adams (ankle) is also listed as questionable for the game, meaning Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale might share the center minutes against the Pelicans, who allow the fourth-most fantasy points in the league to opposing fives.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup against Golden State. He's dealing with a sore left knee and might be out for the first time this season. With backup center Steven Adams (knee) also questionable for the contest, Houston's frontcourt could be very thin against the Warriors. Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale will handle the center minutes if Sengun and Adams aren't available. It's a good matchup for centers, as Golden State allows the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing fives.

According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Rockets and center Alperen Sengun agreed to a five-year, $185 million contract extension. There were questions if and when this would get done. However, it appears Houston made it a priority to extend Sengun on the same day the team also rewarded Jalen Green with a new deal. The 2021 No. 16 overall pick had easily the best season of his career in 2023-24, averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 steals. He's not the most proficient shot-blocker, something for category managers to consider. Sengun also logged only 63 games last season, so he'll need to stay on the floor more often throughout the 2024-25 campaign. If the 22-year-old can stay healthy, he has All-Star potential.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (ankle) was diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain. In addition, he also has a bone bruise in his right knee. Sengun's injury could have been much worse. However, the 21-year-old is expected to miss "several weeks" and is unlikely to return before the end of the regular season. Houston is grasping and clawing to make the Play-In, so fantasy managers might not see Sengun back on the floor unless the Rockets make a deep postseason run. The 2021 No. 16 overall pick has established himself as one of the NBA's best big men in his third year in the league. He's appeared in 63 games, amassing 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 steals, all significantly higher than last season. At any rate, while Sengun remains on the shelf, Houston could play small ball, meaning Jabari Smith Jr. would handle most of the work at the five. Jock Landale, coming off an 11-point, five-assist, two-steal showing on Tuesday versus the Spurs, should also maintain a firm grasp on a spot in the rotation.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee, ankle) suffered a scary injury during Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man injured his leg and needed a wheelchair to help transport him back to the locker room. At first glance, it appeared Sengun suffered a significant leg injury. He has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise and a severely sprained right ankle. It looks like the Rockets dodged a bullet, but his timetable is still unknown right now. Jock Landale figures to be the one replacing Sengun in the starting five. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore should also see additional minutes coming their way. Fantasy managers might want to use a wait-and-see approach right away.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee/ankle) had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair during the fourth quarter of their game against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The up-and-coming big man seemingly suffered a bad knee injury and wasn't able to get up for a while. He ultimately couldn't put any weight on his leg which called for the wheelchair to come out. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the team will perform an MRI on both his right knee and ankle, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned. If he has to miss extended time, the next center on the depth chart is Jock Landale. Jeff Green has also seen some minutes at center and Boban Marjanovic is their third option.