Alperen Sengun Ruled Out For Friday's Game
Alperen Sengun (thigh) has officially been ruled out for Friday night's game against the Sacramento Kings. The rookie is dealing with a left thigh bruise. He suffered the injury on Monday and he hasn't played since. Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen, who broke the news about Sengun, added that the Rockets rookie is "close to returning." So fantasy managers in season-long leagues should hold onto him if possible. Expect for the Rockets to give fellow rookie Usman Garuba another start at center on Friday. Garuba compiled eight points and seven rebounds over 26 minutes in his start against the Kings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernando came up with a double-double of 17 points and 10 boards on Wednesday. He's a sneaky fantasy option for Friday and should be prioritized over Garuba.
Source: Jonathan Feigen
Houston Rockets center Source: Jonathan Feigen
Alperen Sengun Sidelined Against The Clippers
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Houston Rockets center Source: NBA Injury Report
Alperen Sengun Iffy For Wednesday
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Houston Rockets center Source: NBA Injury Report
Alperen Sengun Out Against Thunder
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Houston Rockets center Source: NBA Injury Report
Alperen Sengun Tagged As Questionable On Monday
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Houston Rockets center Source: NBA Injury Report
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