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Houston Rockets center 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.

Houston Rockets center 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.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Troubled by back spasms, Sengun logged only three minutes on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, and the team initially listed him as questionable for Wednesday's matchup. On Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, Sengun recorded his fourth 30-point game of the season, and his recent performances include a 20-20 outing, showing that the Turkish big man has been in good form overall lately.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile big man was limited to only three minutes due to back spasms against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. He is reportedly feeling better and will test out his back on Wednesday to decide if he can play against the Suns. Sengun also missed some time at the beginning of the month, with Steven Adams stepping in for him in the starting lineup. Adams averaged 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks as a starter. Jock Landale and Jeff Green might get a little more playing time as well if Sengun is unable to play on Wednesday night.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) will be back in action against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. After missing three games due to a calf contusion, Sengun received a probable designation on the injury report earlier today and has now officially been cleared for action. The Turkish big man returns in a favorable matchup, as Brooklyn allows the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing centers. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) out of the lineup, Sengun may even have a bit more offensive duties.