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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 01: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 01, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Houston Rockets won 120-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Houston Rockets will play the Los Angeles Lakers (at home) in Texas.
The Rockets are coming off a 107-105 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (also at home).
Alperen Sengun did not play in the game.
Houston Rockets Make Alperen Sengun Announcement
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 15: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on January 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
For Monday’s game, the Rockets have announced that Sengun will be listed as questionable.
Law Murray of The Athletic wrote: “The Houston Rockets report that Alperen Sengun (back) is questionable vs Lakers”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 28: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a three-point basket in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on January 28, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Sengun is in the middle of another big season with averages of 20.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.3% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range in 58 games.
He is in his fifth NBA season (all with the Rockets).
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)