Fansided · Sep 22, 2025
Rockets' most pressing problem this season might come from Alperen Sengun
New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets | Tim Warner/GettyImagesThe Houston Rockets, unabashedly, are looking to compete this season, and, in order to do so, they will need to lean directly on center Alperen Sengun to provide offense and work off of the gravity of offseason acquisition Kevin Durant.
Yet, according to Ben DuBose on the most recent episode of The Lager Line podcast, Sengun's international exploits this offseason could affect his physical condition as the NBA season wears on, leaving it up to Durant to take over the offense fully if Sengun needs a period of rest around mid-season.
