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Houston Rockets Season PREVIEW: Can Alperen Sengun Be The Offensive ENGINE Of A True CONTENDER?
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- 2541
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Summary
Can Alperen Sengun be the Houston Rockets offensive engine of a true title contender? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost 95.7 The Fan’s Brandon Scott (@brandonkscott) break down Sengun’s All-Star season, raising critical questions about his fit alongside Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson. The conversation highlights Sengun’s early-season dominance, late injury struggles, and the impact of Fred VanVleet’s absence on the team’s offensive flow. Key topics include Sengun’s need to improve as a shooter and defender, the Rockets’ roster construction challenges, and the importance of surrounding their young stars with reliable spacing. Listener debate heats up around Sengun’s decision-making, free throw woes, and whether the Rockets’ revamped backcourt can unlock his All-NBA potential. Can improved pick-and-roll defense and increased efficiency push the Rockets into the league’s elite? Don’t miss this dynamic analysis of Houston’s path to genuine contention