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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 28
Fred VanVleet gets hot as Rockets blast Bucks
Fred VanVleet scored 15 of his 24 points in the third quarter while Amen Thompson added 23 points as the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-100 on Wednesday.
Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 27
NBA Coach Praises Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet
On Monday, the Houston Rockets picked up a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. This keeps the Rockets at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 4-0 record.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Rockets: Will Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart Play?
The Houston Rockets are at home Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating Atlanta on the road Saturday night.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Houston Rockets' Perfect Start Sends a Warning to the Rest of the NBA
The Houston Rockets are 3-0, sitting atop the Western Conference standings, and looking like one of the most complete teams in basketball. This is exactly what Houston envisioned before Fred VanVleet went down with an injury last season.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
Fred VanVleet Reveals What 3-0 Rockets Coach Is Like Off the Court
After a 121-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, the Houston Rockets sit at the top of the Western Conference standings. Their other wins came against divisional opponents in the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Hawks: Will Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Saturday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road Friday night.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rockets overreactions: Fred VanVleet’s return makes Houston actual NBA title contenders
In a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Fred VanVleet and the 2026-27 Houston Rockets got off to a strong start, giving fans their first look at their pairing with All-Star Kevin Durant.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 22
Kevin Durant Explains How Fred VanVleet And Marcus Smart Have Changed The Rockets’ Offense
The Houston Rockets started the 2026-27 season on a high note by recording a dominant 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. A scintillating 30-point performance by Kevin Durant, paired with an equally noteworthy 30-point outing by Jabari Smith Jr., paved the way for the Rockets to dominate on Wednesday night.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 22
3 Takeaways From Rockets Dominating Season Opening Win Over Mavs
- The Rockets ended an eight-game opening night losing streak with a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night inside Toyota Center. The Rockets led by as many as 37 in the third quarter before the Mavs mounted a mini run to make the final margin look a little better.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
After 535 days away, watch Rockets’ Fred VanVleet nail a 3-pointer vs. Mavericks
Fred VanVleet made his much-awaited return from his ACL injury on Wednesday, as the Houston Rockets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. VanVleet reclaimed his spot in the starting unit, joining Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 21
Rockets give update on Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams for back-to-backs, plus on backup point guard 
With the Houston Rockets’ season underway today, many were wondering if Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams would be sitting out one or both of back-to-back games, and if so, who would start in their place.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Rockets: Will Kyrie Irving, Fred VanVleet Play?
The Dallas Mavericks are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Dallas enters the new season looking to bounce back behind their core led by Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving after finishing 12th in the Western Conference with a 26-56 record last season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Rockets Name Starting Point Guard for Games Fred VanVleet Misses
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will not play in back-to-back games this season, and Marcus Smart will start at point guard when VanVleet is unavailable.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20
Could the Rockets Trade Fred VanVleet if He Struggles After Injury?
While there was never any reason to think it was under consideration, the Rockets could not have traded Fred VanVleet after he suffered a season-ending knee injury last September, even if they had wanted to.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
How Fred VanVleet’s Return Will Help the Rockets in 2026-27
The Rockets’ 2025-26 season was derailed when Fred VanVleet blew out his knee just before the start of training camp. They didn’t have another true point guard on the roster, and the hard cap made it nearly impossible to find one.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 19
Rockets plans for their rotation and minutes for Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams
After a long offseason and a preseason that sent them thousands of miles to play two games against the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets are only a few days away from opening their 2026-27 season against the same team on October 21.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Four-Time All-Star Stresses Importance of Fred VanVleet
After missing the entirety of the 2025-2026 season following an ACL injury, Fred VanVleet is gearing up for his return to competition. VanVleet is expected to step back into to his role as the team’s starting point guard.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Rockets Ranked Near Bottom of NBA At This Position
On Friday, The Athletic released a list ranking all 30 NBA teams by position. The list evaluates the team’s starters and reserves together, factoring in recent production, availability, and morale.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five bold predictions for the NBA's Western Conference
Everyone has Thunder-Spurs II penciled in. The rest of the West has other plans.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 9
Ime Udoka Reveals Why Fred VanVleet’s Return Alone Won’t Fix Rockets’ Turnover Issues
The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 NBA season looking to address one of their biggest weaknesses from last year: turnovers. Despite possessing an impressive
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 24
Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health
The Houston Rockets are banking on the return of two veterans who missed all or most of last season. They've also added two veterans not known for staying on the court.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Fred VanVleet Opens Up On Expectations For Rockets And Current Health Status Ahead Of New Season
Veteran guard Fred VanVleet hasn’t played in over one full season since tearing his ACL last September. At 32, there are real concerns that VanVleet’s best days are already behind him, but hope remains strong for both his future and the Rockets’.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 10
Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal
Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks. Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual NBA business has slowed down and proposed trades are one of the ways we entertain ourselves until training camp.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 17
Fred VanVleet Talks ACL Recovery, Optimism For 2026/27
Speaking to Erik Horne of Andscape last week in Las Vegas, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet said his recovery from a torn right ACL and meniscus has “tested”
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / March 6
NBPA president Fred VanVleet blasts league for gambling partnerships
How do NBA players feel about the league's deals with gambling companies? Players Association president Fred VanVleet thinks the extra money isn't worth the aggravation.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6
Fred VanVleet makes surprising claim about his injury return date
Fred VanVleet turned heads among Houston Rockets fans with a recent update on his recovery from a torn ACL. The veteran guard tore his ACL a month before the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
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