For the first time since the 2019-20 season (James Harden, Russell Westbrook), the Houston Rockets will be represented at this year’s All-Star Game.

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is listed as questionable against the Grizzlies for a Southwest Division showdown tonight.

Alperen Şengün joined the Houston Rockets at the depths of their post-Harden rebuild in the 2021 NBA draft. The 22-year-old center is now an All-Star as Houston rises up the NBA hierarchy. Şengün’s been reaching new heights this season 🚀 Alperen Şengün is an #NBAAllStar!

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to surge as well after their slow start along with the Indiana Pacers. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been at the top while teams like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets,

The pecking order at the top of the league has been set for a while (as evidenced by very little movement at the top of this week's Power Rankings), but the deadline provides a quick shot of adrenaline and variety,