By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp
Turkish center Alperen Sengun has extended his contract with the Houston Rockets, the NBA team announced Tuesday.
The 22-year-old signed a five-year, $185-million rookie extension, according to a statement from the Rockets.
Sengun delivered a standout performance during the 2023-24 season, averaging a career-high 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. This marked his best season so far in his three-year career with the team.
Sengun was drafted 16th overall by the Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft after leaving Turkish club Besiktas.