Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) holds the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and guard Alex Caruso, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, center, reaches out for a rebound as Denver Nuggets guards Trey Alexander, left, and Christian Braun defend in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, tries to spin around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)