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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 12
Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Provides Update on Fred VanVleet Injury
Prior to the 2025-2026 season, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Nearly one year later, VanVleet is gearing up for a return to Houston’s lineup.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 11
Fred VanVleet Injury News: Ime Udoka Gives Latest Update On Point Guard’s NBA Return
Fred VanVleet last played for the Rockets in 2024-25 before tearing his right ACL and meniscus during training last summer. After sitting out a year to recover from his injury, VanVleet is ramping up his workouts to tick off the final checklist of injury recovery activities before being declared fully healthy to return.
Fred VanVleet 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.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 19
3 Rockets Under the Most Pressure Entering the 2026-27 Season
The Rockets enter the 2026-27 season with more pressure than ever to take the next step. After back-to-back early playoff exits, there are three people in particular who will be under the microscope.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / July 17
NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he’s on track to be back on the court this fall. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he expects to be available for Houston’s preseason schedule as he continues recovering from the torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him throughout the 2025-26 season.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13
Analyzing Reed Sheppard's Fit With Fred VanVleet in the Rockets' Backcourt
The Houston Rockets should have Fred VanVleet at the beginning of next season after he missed all of the previous season with a torn ACL. This will be a huge lift for the Rockets, a team that desperately needed a floor general last year.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13
Fred VanVleet says he's on track for start of 2026-27 season
Rockets general manager Rafael Stone told reporters earlier this week he's optimistic Fred VanVleet will be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season after missing all of last season with a knee injury, and the veteran guard echoed that sentiment in an interview on Saturday night.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12
Fred VanVleet’s injury update at Summer League will leave Rockets fans excited
The Houston Rockets are eyeing an even bigger leap after a breakthrough 2025-26 campaign. The latest update from injured playmaker Fred VanVleet also suggests one of their most important pieces could be back pretty soon.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / July 12
How Fred VanVleet's Expected Return to Starting Lineup Impacts Rockets
The Houston Rockets are expected to welcome back one of their most important veterans when the 2026-27 season tips off. According to Houston Chronicle reporter Varun Shankar, "signs point to VanVleet being ready to start for Houston from the jump," This would be a big boost for a young Rockets team who are looking to bounce back after last season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Rockets Can Solve Point Guard Problem With Bold Kyrie Irving Trade
Even though Fred VanVleet will return to the Houston Rockets next season, there are still questions regarding the point guard room. VanVleet missed the entire season last year after he suffered a torn ACL.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 2
Is Houston's Point Guard Rotation Good Enough to Win a Championship?
The Houston Rockets will enter next season with multiple point guards in their rotation, including Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart, and Reed Sheppard. Last season, Fred VanVleet missed the entire season, and the Rockets were shorthanded at the position, struggling all season long.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Houston Rockets guard opts into $25 million player option
Houston Rockets veteran Fred VanVleet opted into his $25 million player option according to Shams Charania. This will be the final year of VanFleet’s two-year $50 million contract he signed with Houston back in 2025.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet makes $25 million contract decision
After being ousted in the first round of the playoffs for a second year in a row, the Houston Rockets are evaluating all aspects of their roster. Now they know exactly where point guard Fred VanVleet stands entering the 2026-27 season.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Fred VanVleet To Exercise $25MM Player Option
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will pick up his $25MM player option for the upcoming season, Clutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 20
Restructuring Fred VanVleet's Contract Would Do Wonders for the Rockets
Fred VanVleet's ACL tear last September was a gut punch to the Houston Rockets' title hopes. High expectations were entering this past season, but they had to compete without a true point guard, and that opened up for a lot of weaknesses.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 19
Why Fred VanVleet is Both Right and Wrong about the Rockets' Season being a Success
The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 campaign was identical to their 2024-25 season, in more ways than not. The team won 52 games in both seasons and were early outs in the postseason, falling in the first round each time.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17
Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations
Fred VanVleet believes Kevin Durant may be his own worst enemy when it comes to drawing negative attention from the media. Durant became a lightning rod of controversy in his first season with the Houston Rockets when a social media account allegedly belonging to Durant was leaked.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Opens Up About Losing His Father At Age 5
Fred VanVleet has never shied away from where he came from, and a recent conversation made that clear all over again. The Houston Rockets guard has been sidelined all season after tearing his ACL in September, watching from the sidelines as his team put together 52 wins and pushed into the 2026 playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 2
Although Unpopular, Rockets' Fred VanVleet’s Take About the Spurs was Correct
Fred VanVleet has become the poster child for the San Antonio Spurs fanbase. At least, on social media. However, it can be useful for checking the pulse of a collective group or to gauge the thought process on a specific subject or item.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / March 14
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season
Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / March 6
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet says NBA gambling revenue not worth risk to players
Houston Rockets guard and NBPA president Fred VanVleet believes the NBA may be getting far more trouble than benefit from sports gambling. And he says the money does not come close to balancing it out.
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 / February 12
Rockets star says he was confronted by an angry bettor in church
Apparently not even God’s house is safe from angry parlay bettors. Houston Rockets star Fred VanVleet appeared this week on the “Club 520 Podcast.” During the episode, VanVleet shared a wild story about being confronted by a bettor … while he was at a church service.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Rockets plan to apply for DPE over Fred VanVleet’s injury
The Rockets plan to file for a Disabled Players Exception due to Fred VanVleet‘s knee injury, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports tweets. Under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, the exception would be worth $12.5MM — the equivalent to 50 percent of VanVleet’s $25MM salary.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener
The Rockets may need to start thinking about what ball-handler they can trade for in the next few months.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 27
Rockets not expected to seek Fred VanVleet replacement
Houston isn't expected to seek a replacement for VanVleet ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Rockets are expected to delegate their playmaking among multiple members of the roster.
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