Overview

• In a Socrates Dergi interview, the Rockets All-Star said Golden State fouled frequently and then complained about non-calls during the first-round series the Warriors won in seven games.
• Sengun added that head coach Ime Udoka forbids Rockets players from arguing with officials, describing it as an internal team rule.
• He also suggested the physical series left Stephen Curry exhausted before his subsequent hamstring issue against Minnesota, saying he sympathized with the Warriors star.
• Reflecting on Houston’s June blockbuster, he called Jalen Green’s exit “sad” but welcomed Kevin Durant, recounting a supportive exchange with his new teammate.
• The remarks were amplified by U.S. media and drew pushback from fans on social media, sharpening the Rockets–Warriors rivalry narrative heading into 2025–26.