Alperen Sengun: You think it’s easier to score in the NBA, but when you get there, it’s not like that

He touched on differences between European and NBA basketball, especially the coaches. “Two different styles. In Europe, coaches are crazy. They shout and yell. In America, there is no such thing. Because the players in America are of very high quality, for example, LeBron’s coach or Curry’s coach cannot shout at them. The player would say, ‘Who are you?’ In the NBA, the players are stronger.” -via EuroHoops.net / July 21, 2024

Regarding his future, the 16th pick from the 2021 NBA draft explained his current situation with the Houston Rockets in detail. “We are waiting. My managers are negotiating with them. I don’t become a free agent next year. This year, teams can’t make offers to me. Next year, other teams can make offers. They can offer a maximum of four-year contracts, but my team, Houston, can offer me a five-year contract. Next year, I could get four-year offers worth $180 million, $200 million. Those will be the prices. This year, Houston doesn’t have to sign with me, but if they don’t, those offers will come next year. “ -via EuroHoops.net / July 21, 2024

At this stage, it’s unlikely either Alperen Şengün or Jalen Green receive max rookie extensions — both are eligible for a five-year deal worth up to $224.2 million, per The Athletic’s salary cap expert Danny LeRoux. Houston has had conversations with both camps concerning an extension and will continue dialogue during the offseason, but the chances of either player inking an agreement in the realm of fellow 2021 draftees Cade Cunningham ($236 million) or Scottie Barnes (potentially up to $270 million) are slim. It’s more likely the Rockets revisit this next year, unless there is an agreement that benefits both sides. -via New York Times / July 2, 2024