Rockets weigh Alperen Sengun's future ahead of 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Houston Rockets are assessing Alperen Sengun's long-term future with the team as the 2026-27 season approaches. Despite signing a five-year, $185 million contract, Sengun's recent play has raised concerns, leading some insiders to suggest he could be traded if he doesn't improve this season. After a first-round playoff exit last year against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets aim to build on last season's fifth-best record in the Western Conference. They are considered title contenders but face scrutiny over team chemistry and overall direction. Following Fred VanVleet's recovery from injury, he will join Sengun and Kevin Durant as they seek to enhance their playoff prospects.
- •Sengun averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists last season.
- •Rockets expect a significant bounce-back from Sengun in 2026-27.
- •Fred VanVleet returns to the lineup after missing last season with an injury.
- •Critics question the Rockets' core after last year's playoff flop.
- •Insiders suggest Sengun's contract is tradable if performance declines.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets rumors: Why 2026-27 season could determine Alperen Sengun's future in Houston
"Despite signing a five-year, $185 million extension, Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun’s future could be in jeopardy according to one NBA insider. The Rockets will look to build off their first-round playoff exit against the Los Angeles Lakers last season. After finishing with the fifth-best record in the Western Conference standings, critics are […] The post Rockets rumors: Why 2026-27 season could determine Alperen Sengun's future in Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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