Alperen Sengun ranks sixth in initial NBA MVP race

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun has placed sixth in the first NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) rankings for the 2026-2027 season. Following an impactful start to the season, Sengun has averaged 22.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.1 assists over seven games.

In the initial rankings, Luka Doncic holds the top spot, followed by Victor Wembanyama in second and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in third. Other top performers include Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, and Sengun, with Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo appearing later in the top ten.

In recent game action, the Houston Rockets suffered a narrow 102-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Despite Sengun recording 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 block in 32 minutes of play, the Rockets were unable to overcome the Suns, led by Devin Booker’s 24 points.