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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Pros and Cons to Rockets Retaining Fred VanVleet

After breaking through struggles and finishing the season as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets have a decision to make regarding Fred VanVleet's future with the team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 26

Rockets Point Guard Listed Among Top NBA Free Agents This Offseason

The Houston Rockets have a major decision this offseason regarding point guard Fred VanVleet. After bringing the former All-Star and NBA champion to Houston back in 2023, the Rockets have had a rollercoaster experience with him running the offense.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 26

Houston Rockets: Three Free Agents to Look At

The Houston Rockets should make moves in the offseason to bring some shooters to the team. Houston could make a big trade, but adding in more small talents to fill out the depth is highly important, too.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 25

NBA Mock Trade: Houston Rockets Trade Fred VanVleet For Veteran Talent

While the Houston Rockets are involved in plenty of blockbuster trade rumors surrounding superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant, they could also pivot toward building with the core they already have.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 24

Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards

Before suffering a torn ACL in early March, Kyrie Irving was widely expected to sign an extension or a new free agent contract with the Mavericks this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that perception hasn’t changed since Irving’s injury.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Acquire All-Star Point Guard in Blockbuster Deal

The Houston Rockets are already heavily involved in trade rumors with the official offseason approach, although their activities have started along with 25 other teams despite the playoffs still going.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

Ranking 3 best Fred VanVleet free-agency destinations if he leaves Rockets

The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

Houston Rockets Player Season Review: Fred VanVleet

The Houston Rockets are coming off their most successful season and first playoff apperance since 2020. The Rockets, for the second straight season, improved from the previous season, this time winning 11 more games in 2024-25 than in 2023-2024.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 14

Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Talks About Fred VanVleet's Free Agency

One of the bigger concerns for the Houston Rockets this offseason regards Fred VanVleet and his upcoming free agency. The point guard has a $44.9 million team option this summer, one that the Rockets could decline and make him an unrestricted free agent.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / May 12

'Both Sides Want To Be Here': Fred VanVleet’s Player Option With Rockets Gets Real Talk From HC Ime Udoka

Fred VanVleet had been a key player in the Houston Rockets’ resurgence in the West this season. On Sunday, head coach Ime Udoka spoke candidly about VanVleet’s future with the team, making it clear that he still wants to keep their star point guard with the developing roster.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Rockets Push Back Deadline - VanVleet's Future in Jeopardy?

The Houston Rockets had one of their better season in recent years as they won 52-games during the regular season. Point guard Fred VanVleet was a major contributor to the success of the team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8

Rockets Have Major Fred VanVleet Decision This Offseason

The Houston Rockets have a big decision to make this offseason in regards to the future of Fred VanVleet. VanVleet, 31, has a team option this season that the Rockets can choose to accept or decline in order to re-negotiate a new deal.

Houston Rockets News / Bleacher Report / May 7

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / May 7

Report: Rockets, Fred VanVleet extend deal deadline

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday's deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Fred VanVleet, Rockets agree to push back deadline

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets are pushing back a contract deadline as they hope to work something out.

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Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Rockets trying to buy more time with Fred VanVleet decision

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NBA News / Raptors Nation / May 5

Former Raptors Guard Fred VanVleet And Rockets Eliminated From Playoffs

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets ran out of gas. After a couple of epic performances to force a Game 7, the former Toronto Raptors point guard cooled off Sunday night as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103-89 to eliminate the Rockets from the playoffs.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 5

Fred VanVleet, Rockets have mutual interest in continuing relationship

After scoring 26 points in Game 5 and 29 in Game 6 to help the Rockets force a win-or-go-home game in Houston on Sunday, veteran point guard Fred VanVleet couldn’t push his young team over the top in Game 7.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / May 4

Former Raptors Champion Fred VanVleet Helps Force Game 7 Against Warriors

The Houston Rockets brought a Brink’s truck to lure Fred VanVleet away from the Toronto Raptors in 2023 and it worked. Houston at the time was a rebuilding team looking to take a leap.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 3

Former Raptors Guard Steps up to Play Hero as Rockets Force Game 7

Fred VanVleet delivered again. After a disappointing start to the series, the former Toronto Raptors All-Star has found his rhythm when it matters most.