Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is among the most skilled active players. In fact, he’s one of the best big men that the league has ever seen. With footwork that would make Fred Flintstone flush or a ballerina blush, he’s a terror in the phone booth. Ironically, he might not be able to jump over a stack of phone books. It just doesn’t seem to hold him back much, if at … [Read more...] about Rockets Cornerstone’s All-Star Era Blasts Off
Sengun’s All-Star Nod About More Than Just the Rockets’ Record
When long-time Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson has this and only this to say about an All-Star selection, “he’s number nine in rebounds… shooting 49%… um”, it’s not a great look. Such was the statement delivered to herald the announcement that Rockets center Alperen Sengun would be a 2024-25 All-Star. With a 54% True Shooting (TS), Sengun’s decreased efficiency this season … [Read more...] about Sengun’s All-Star Nod About More Than Just the Rockets’ Record
De’Aaron Fox Has Up To 4 Preferred Trade Destinations
The San Antonio Spurs look like they have a leg up on the competition for Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox’s services. Though Fox has publicly denied making an official request, his assertion that “everybody has a preferred destination” (h/t The Sacramento Bee’s Chris Biderman) strongly suggests that he’s considering leaving Northern California. Even prior to his comments, it … [Read more...] about De’Aaron Fox Has Up To 4 Preferred Trade Destinations
The Houston Rockets Should Go All-In for This Star Guard
NBA trade rumors are officially getting louder than ever. A recent Shams-bomb by Shams Charania took the league by storm when he reported that the Sacramento Kings are officially open to having trade conversations on their star De’Aaron Fox. One of the teams most linked in De’Aaron Fox trade rumors is the Houston Rockets. With a 32-14 record, the Rockets are having one of their … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets Should Go All-In for This Star Guard
Rockets’ Big 3 Asserts Itself Versus East’s Top Teams
The Houston Rockets just finished up a run of games against the top teams in the Eastern Conference (and the Atlanta Hawks). Not only did they go three for three against the top East teams, but their top three players each had a turn willing the team to victory. Could the Rockets’ big three be the nucleus of a contender down the line? Rockets’ Big 3 Asserts Itself Versus East’s … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Big 3 Asserts Itself Versus East’s Top Teams