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EuroBasket grades: How did Houston Rockets players perform?

Alberto de Roa of @HoopsHype gives his grades for NBA players who competed at EuroBasket 2022, including Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba of the Rockets.

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Spain’s national coach sees Usman Garuba as extraordinary defender

Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Spain’s national team, sees an extraordinary defender in Rockets prospect Usman Garuba. “He can change everything,” Scariolo said via translator.

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PHOTOS: Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba at EuroBasket

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are both back in action this weekend at EuroBasket. Here’s a look back at their group-stage play.

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EuroBasket knockout round schedule for Turkey’s Alperen Sengun, Spain’s Usman Garuba

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are moving on at EuroBasket! Here’s a look at the knockout stage bracket and schedule.

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Podcast: EuroBasket takeaways for Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba

In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down what #Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba have shown at EuroBasket 2022 and beyond.

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Alperen Sengun puts on a show as Turkey routs Belgium at EuroBasket

Rockets center Alperen Sengun had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on elite efficiency Tuesday, and it led Turkey to a big win over Belgium at EuroBasket 2022.

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Rockets big Alperen Sengun ranked at No. 23 among NBA centers

.@HoopsHype’s top centers list for this season puts new Rockets starter Alperen Sengun in the same range as Kevin Love, Kevon Looney, and Richaun Holmes.

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Poll: Rockets fans more confident in Rafael Stone than Stephen Silas

As the Rafael Stone-Stephen Silas partnership enters its third season in Houston, it’s Stone who currently seems to inspire more confidence from fans.

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Highlights, live streams: Tracking Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba at EuroBasket 2022

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are playing this week at EuroBasket 2022. Here’s how to watch and our look at how they’re faring.

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Highlights: In Turkey-Serbia matchup, Alperen Sengun shines vs. Nikola Jokic

Led by back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia held off Turkey on Sunday. But Rockets big man Alperen Sengun (17 points, 13 rebounds) made quite an impression.

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Bleacher Report proposes Rockets trade for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell

Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley is proposing a trade involving Kevin Porter Jr., Eric Gordon, and draft assets for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, but that may not make sense for Houston.

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Report: Rockets expected to keep Boban Marjanović into regular season

Marc Stein: “League sources say that the Rockets, as it stands, are still operating under the belief that Boban Marjanović has a place on their opening-night roster.”

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NBA value rankings: Kevin Porter Jr., KJ Martin, Alperen Sengun lead Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr., KJ Martin, and Alperen Sengun are Houston’s best salary values for the 2022-23 season, according to @HoopsHype’s new “Real Value” metric.

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Highlights: Rockets center Alperen Sengun shows out in Turkey’s friendlies

Second-year Rockets center Alperen Sengun has had a strong week in Turkey’s international friendlies versus Ukraine and Slovenia. Here’s a look back at his statistics and top plays.

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Rockets add to backup center depth by signing Willie Cauley-Stein

Willie Cauley-Stein will join Bruno Fernando as potential backup center candidates with the Rockets behind new starter Alperen Sengun. Both will be evaluated during training camp.

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Rockets add to backup center mix by re-signing Bruno Fernando

The Rockets have been searching for a backup center to play behind Alperen Sengun, and they’re turning to a familiar face in 23-year-old big man Bruno Fernando.

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Stephen Silas hints at starting Jae’Sean Tate over Eric Gordon for Rockets

In a new interview with @AdamSpolane, Rockets coach Stephen Silas is hinting at Jae’Sean Tate (and not Eric Gordon) being the favorite to start at small forward.

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When should Houston capitalize on its future Brooklyn draft picks?

The Houston Rockets own Brooklyn’s draft capital until 2027. Should they stand pat, or look to cash in some of those assets in the 2022 offseason? Here’s our look at the pros and cons.

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Rockets reportedly hoping to use two-way contract slot on backup center

Moses Brown, Freddie Gillespie, Bruno Fernando, and Mfiondu Kabengele are among potential backup center signings for the Rockets, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

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Rockets, Kevin Porter held preliminary extension talks?

Zach Lowe: Kevin Porter, Jr. is the wildcard to me. He's up for an extension. I've heard there have been some very, very, very, very, very, very, very preliminary talks about talking at some point in the future, but some openness to a deal there. ...

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NBA free agency: Mo Bamba would be a calculated risk for Houston

What would center Mo Bamba offer to the Rockets, and how might he fit the roster? With Houston reportedly showing interest early in free agency, let’s take a look.

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Why Alperen Sengun could be the biggest Jabari Smith beneficiary

On paper, Jabari Smith may be a better fit next to young Rockets center Alperen Sengun than what Paolo Banchero would have been. Shooting and floor spacing are among the reasons.

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Rafael Stone, Stephen Silas prioritizing development over wins in 2022-23

Rafael Stone on developing the younger Rockets: “You don’t want to stunt their growth by trying to steal a win here or there. Philosophically, we’re very cognizant of that.”

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Report: Rockets expected to target center depth in free agency

The Christian Wood trade opened up the starting center spot for Alperen Sengun, but the Rockets still want to add more depth behind him, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

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Did trading Christian Wood fix the Rockets’ frontcourt logjam?

The Christian Wood trade allows Alperen Sengun to become Houston’s starting center, but more frontcourt roster moves might still be needed, depending on 2022 NBA draft results.

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