Coming off a breakout season, Alperen Şengün is in talks with the Houston Rockets about a long-term contract extension. Per Jonathan Feigen of the

With Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün saying on Monday that he was hopeful an agreement with the Rockets on a contract extension, his was not just wishful thinking. There is a “legitimate chance,

Şengün has emerged as a potential franchise player for the Rockets, averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in his third season with the team. The 2021 first-round pick is on the final year of his four-year, $15.5 million rookie deal.