Fred VanVleet News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Not expected to play Sunday VanVleet (rest) isn't expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact VanVleet made his first appearance since suffering an ACL injury more than a year ago, finishing with 17 points (5-12 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over Dallas. The veteran point guard will likely be limited throughout the 2026-27 season, but he's on track to be the starting point guard on Opening Night.

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Productive in return VanVleet finished with 17 points (5-12 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over Dallas.

Impact VanVleet made his first appearance since suffering an ACL injury more than 12 months ago. Despite the layoff, VanVleet looked good in his 24 minutes, providing the team with some much-needed guidance. Although there could be some limitations heading into the season proper, the fact that he played 24 minutes in what was basically a meaningless game bodes well for anyone willing to take a chance on him in drafts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet (17 points) Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Rockets predicted to trade Fred VanVleet for $118M NBA champion to pair with Kevin Durant | Sporting News The Houston Rockets are trying to make a huge push in the postseason. In this proposed trade, they get one of Kevin Durant's former favorite...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rockets fans must be patient with Fred VanVleet's return to action Fred VanVleet will need some time before he can have the expected impact for the Rockets.

OCTOBER 1 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Fred VanVleet Gives Honest Take on Teaming With Kevin Durant With the Houston Rockets’ continued development of their strong core of young talent, as the likes of Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jab...

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Fred VanVleet's return will be the most overlooked key to Reed Sheppard's growth Fred VanVleet's guidance should help Reed Sheppard grow even more for the Rockets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Could start season on minutes restriction Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that VanVleet's minutes limit will be determined by how he progresses through training camp, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact VanVleet missed the 2025-26 campaign after tearing his ACL last September, though he's been cleared to practice in full and has been participating in five-on-five scrimmages. The veteran point guard may begin the season on a minutes limit, which would leave additional playing time available for the likes of Reed Sheppard and Marcus Smart. Additionally, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Rockets limit VanVleet in back-to-back sets, especially early in the season as he works his way back up to speed.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ime Udoka: Rockets Will "Make Some Real Noise" Chris Mannix and Evan Turner react to comments made by Ime Udoka at Rockets media day and discuss how much Fred VanVleet can help balance ou...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Reveals Plan for Starting Point Guard Continuing to make progress in his recovery from a season-ending ACL injury, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is gearing up to make his r...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Fred VanVleet Gives Injury Update for Preseason Opener vs. Mavericks While an ACL injury has sidelined Fred VanVleet for over a year, the 32-year-old guard has progressed well with his recovery. He is a full p...

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Fred VanVleet's 'ultimate competitor' label puts high hopes on Marcus Smart Marcus Smart is already getting a lot of praise from Fred VanVleet and other Rockets.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Fred VanVleet Gives Injury Update Ahead of Rockets Training Camp HOUSTON (OnSI)- Rockets guard Fred VanVleet isn’t back to 100% from the knee injury that cost him last season, but he’s in a much better pos...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits

Coach Ime Udoka is looking for much more from the Houston Rockets after they won 52 regular-season games before losing in the first round of the playoffs in each of the last two ye...

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Rockets Get Major Fred VanVleet Update at Media Day The Houston Rockets spent last season finding ways to survive without Fred VanVleet. Now, they are finally getting their veteran point guard...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Fully cleared to practice VanVleet (knee) has been cleared for full practice, coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic

Impact Udoka also said VanVleet has already been participating in five-on-five scrimmages, suggesting he's already close to 100 percent after missing the 2025-26 season. Fantasy managers can anticipate that VanVleet will miss one game of back-to-back sets based on Udoka's comments as well, at least early on in the season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Anonymous NBA Scout: What Will Change for Rockets After They Were 'Way Too Reliant' on Kevin Durant The Rockets were ousted in the first round last season. Fred VanVleet’s return should lessen Houston’s reliance on Kevin Durant, an anonymou...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Perfect playoff stat makes Fred VanVleet's old Spurs trash talk even funnier months later Fred VanVleet's old comments about the Spurs look even worse in hindsight after San Antonio's run to the NBA Finals.

SEPTEMBER 15 • AIRALAMO.COM

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 g...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Progressing in ACL rehab Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that VanVleet (knee) is ramping up his rehab work, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact With VanVleet having missed the entire 2025-26 campaign after suffering a torn ACL late last offseason, it's encouraging to hear he's back on the court as a notable step in his recovery. The veteran point guard is almost a full calendar year removed from the surgery, so there's optimism he'll be ready for Opening Night in late October. His levels of participation in training camp and the preseason remain a question mark, though.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Previewing the Houston Rockets Small Forwards for the 2026-2027 Season The Houston Rockets already have plenty of talent across the roster, and they’ll get even deeper with Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams returni...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Amen Thompson's huge deal forces Fred VanVleet into questionable future Amen Thompson's huge extension makes it harder for the Rockets to keep paying Fred VanVleet.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets lock up Amen Thompson with a reported 5-year, $208M extension through 2032

The Houston Rockets have signed Amen Thompson to a contract extension

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Rockets predicted to swap Fred VanVleet for $347M 9x All-Star to reunite with Kevin Durant | Sporting News The Houston Rockets are trying to build a championship caliber team around Kevin Durant. In this potential trade, the Rockets land a future...

AUGUST 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rockets predicted to flip Fred VanVleet for $197M former No. 1 pick to pair with Kevin Durant | Sporting News The Houston Rockets might be making some changes before the season. In this potential deal, they get a former first pick that was exciting o...

AUGUST 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits

Rockets lock up Amen Thompson with a reported 5-year, $208M extension through 2032