Alperen Sengun is a Turkish professional basketball center for the Houston Rockets in the 204/25 NBA season. Born on July 25, 2002, Sengun started playing professional basketball only at the age of 16 when he joined the Bandirma Kirmizi junior team in 2018. At 18, Sengun made waves in the Turkish Super League, debuting with the Teksüt Bandirma senior team, where he averaged 5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. However, it was the 2020-2021 season that truly marked Sengun's breakout. He propelled Turkish giants Beşiktaş to the Super League championship, delivering impressive performances with averages of 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game. He was named the Turkish Super League MVP while playing for Besiktas. (via FIBA's official website)
His performances captured the attention of NBA scouts as he was drafted with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, before being traded to the Houston Rockets. As of April 2025, Sengun has played four seasons in the NBA and has shown progress with every season. He has played more than 280 games in the NBA and has averaged 16 points alongside 8.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, a steal and nearly a block per game. (via NBA's official website)
Alperen Sengun's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Sengun signed a five-year contract extension with the Rockets valued at $185 million in October 2024. His contract includes a total guaranteed amount of $185,000,000, and an average annual salary of $37,000,000.
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $5,424,654 | $5,424,654 | $5,424,654 |
| 2025-26 | $33,944,954 | $33,944,954 | $33,944,954 |
| 2026-27 | $35,642,202 | $35,642,202 | $35,642,202 |
| 2027-28 | $37,339,450 | $37,339,450 | $37,339,450 |
| 2028-29 | $39,036,697 | $39,036,697 | $39,036,697 |
| 2029-30 | $39,036,697 | $39,036,697 | $39,036,697 |
How much is Alperen Sengun getting paid?
According to his five-year contract extension, Sengun will receive an average annual salary of $37,000,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $5,424,654, with a cap hit of $5,424,654 in 2025.
How much does Alperen Sengun make in a minute?
Alperen Sengun’s salary for the 2024-25 season is $5,424,654. There are 525,600 minutes in a year, so according to the calculations, Sengun is earning $10.32 per minute.
Alperen Sengun's career earnings
As of April 2025, Sengun has earned an estimated total of $15,653,968 in career earnings, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Alperen Sengun’s contract?
According to the terms and conditions of his contract extension, Sengun has a player option for the 2029/2030 NBA season. He also has a 'Poison Pill' restriction clause in his contract which states that Sengun can be traded to any team but is restricted until 1st July, 2025, as per Spotrac.
Alperen Sengun's contract history
These are all the contracts that Alperen Sengun has signed in his NBA career, as of April 2025:
Hosuton Rockets (2021-2025)
Alperen Sengun signed a four-year, $15.55 million rookie contract with the Rockets.
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FAQs on Alperen Sengun
A. Alperen Sengun is 22 years old, as of April 2025.
A. Alperen Sengun is 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m) tall.
A. Alperen Sengun will earn $5.4 million for the 2024-25 NBA Season.
A. Alperen Sengun plays as the center for the Houston Rockets, as of April 2025.
