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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 8
Who Steps Into Leadership Roles For the Rockets?
The Houston Rockets move into next season with some established leaders on the team. Fred VanVleet has been one of the team's vocal leaders since joining the team a few seasons ago.
The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under
Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 6
Rockets' Fred VanVleet Ranks as NBA's 25th-Best Floor General
The topic of Fred VanVleet’s value can be a polarizing one. The counting stats aren't exactly eye-popping. Far from it, actually. The Houston Rockets floor general averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, and 3.7 rebounds just last season.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 3
Fred VanVleet Could Still Be the Key to the Rockets' Success
The Houston Rockets have high expectations for their offense next season, largely due to the addition of Kevin Durant and improvement from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 29
How Much Can Reed Sheppard Take From Fred VanVleet?
As the Houston Rockets begin their next era of competitive basketball, they hope to still develop the young players on the team into quality pieces of their roster.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / August 18
Alperen Sengun says what separates Fred VanVleet from every other point guard in the NBA, ‘when he’s not playing’
Houston Rockets’ young star Alperen Sengun has revealed what separates his veteran point guard Fred VanVleet from others in the league. The 23-year-old is one of the best young players in the league, and last season averaged 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17
Fred VanVleet claims young Rockets teammate will take a ‘big jump’ this season, build off playoff success
Fred VanVleet is ready to play a leadership role on the Houston Rockets, and he expects his best young teammate to take a massive leap and build off last season’s success.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 15
Rockets' Guard Fred VanVleet Due for Bounce-Back Season
Heading into this offseason, there were questions as to whether or not Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet would return. He originally had a $40 million team option for the 2025-26 season, but it was unlikely the organization would pick it up after trading for Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
Rockets taking tough negotiating stance with superstar
Fifteen-time All-Star Kevin Durant has received the maximum salary whenever he's wanted it during his NBA career. That might not be the case if he re-signs with the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24
Fred Vanvleet Continues to Show Exactly Why He Is the Rockets Leader
The frenzy of NBA free agency and blockbuster trades has begun to give way to player workouts and scrimmages as the NBA enters its offseason's slow period.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 20
Why Fred VanVleet Will Have a Bounce-Back Season from 3-Point Range
The Houston Rockets, for the first time since James Harden's prime with the Rockets, will be considered one of the championship contenders once the 2025-26 season starts.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 18
Rockets Guard Extension Regarded as One of Summer's Best Moves
When the Houston Rockets first inked Fred VanVleet in 2023, they had to overpay in a major way. The Rockets were essentially an AAU team loaded with youth and wanted to bring consummate professionals and vets to the roster. However, a 60-loss team didn't have much to entice VanVleet, who was one of the marquee free agents at the time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13
Rockets Point Guard Named New NBA Players Association President
In a recent announcement by the NBA Players Association, Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is set to become the next President of the NBAPA and will begin his four-year term immediately replacing previous President CJ McCollum.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / July 12
Fred VanVleet elected president of the National Basketball Players Association
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, the union for current professional basketball players in the NBA, the NBPA announced today.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 12
One-time NBA champion elected new NBPA president
The National Basketball Players Association has elected Rockets guard Fred VanVleet as its new president.
The 'Most three-pointers in one NBA season' quiz
How many of the players to make at least 240 three-pointers in a single NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / BasketballNews.com / June 25
Fred VanVleet resigns with Rockets on two-year, $50M deal
The Houston Rockets have re-signed veteran point guard Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million contract that includes a player option for the 2026–27 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / June 25
Report: Rockets G Fred VanVleet signing 2-year, $50M deal
Houston guard Fred VanVleet will sign a two-year, $50 million contract to remain with the Rockets, ESPN reported on Wednesday. In conjunction with the new deal, the Rockets are declining the $44.9 million team option in VanVleet's contract for the 2025-26 season.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 25
Rockets lock in key contributor to bolster 2025-26 championship outlook
He has been an indispensable veteran for the Rockets as they've risen from the West's cellar to title contender.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 25
Rockets Declining Fred VanVleet Option, Re-Signing Guard To Two-Year Deal
The Houston Rockets are declining Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million player option and re-signing the veteran guard to a two-year, $50 million contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Rockets likely to decline Fred VanVleet’s option, work on new deal
The Houston Rockets will likely decline their team option on Fred VanVleet for the 2025-26 season in the coming days, but still intend to work toward a new contract with their starting point guard, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Rockets trying to buy more time with Fred VanVleet decision
VanVleet’s salary number is a huge hit on the books for a team looking to improve the roster.
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 / Yardbarker / May 3
Rockets force Game 7 with furious final quarter vs. Warriors
In a tight Game 6 against the Warriors, the youthful Rockets looked like the more experienced team.
The 'Most three-pointers in an NBA playoff game' quiz
How many of the 36 players in NBA history to make eight or more three's in a single postseason game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Four stars from Monday's NBA playoffs
One playoff game ended almost before it started. Another came down to the wire. Let's look at the standout performance from Monday's playoff action.
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