The 2026-27 NBA season is almost upon us. For the Houston Rockets, it will begin on October 21st versus the Dallas Mavericks in Houston. That means there's still time for some completely unbiased predictions for the season ahead. Like maybe…
Last Word On Basketball writer Jimmy Vik predicts that Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun will earn his first All-NBA selection during the 2026-27 season. The Rockets open their campaign against the Dallas Mavericks on October 21, looking to build upon last season, in which veteran forward Kevin Durant earned his 12th career All-NBA nod.
Vik argues that Sengun's defensive growth and offensive workload without a true point guard in 2025-26 went underappreciated. With the return of starting point guard Fred VanVleet and the continued perimeter spacing provided by Durant under head coach Ime Udoka, the writer believes Sengun will benefit from easier scoring opportunities and elevated team success.
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