"When all these people are gone can you talk to me?" Alperen Şengun shared a moment with team mascot Clutch during Rock Via @NBA on X

What happened: Alperen Sengun spoke with mascot Clutch during Houston Rockets Media Day. Houston opened camp ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Media Day opened camp ahead of Houston's Oct. 21 opener against Dallas. The Rockets enter camp after a 52-30 campaign.

What to watch: Houston continues camp ahead of the Dallas opener.

Sources

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