Fred VanVleet

The Houston Rockets will face an early test as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center on Friday. The Rockets handily won their first game against the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, on Wednesday. Houston looked great versus the Mavericks, showcasing its starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., […] The post Devin Booker gets floated as sensible ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rockets won their opener against Dallas on Wednesday by playing at a much faster pace than they did last season, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. With point guard Fred VanVleet back on the court after missing all of 2025/26, Houston repeatedly pushed the ball up court, finishing with 128 points, including 29 on […]

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. It did not take long for the veteran guard to sink his first […] The post After 535 days away, watch Rockets’ Fred VanVleet nail a 3-pointer vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin Durant praises Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart by highlighting their impact on the Rockets' offensive schemes.

Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter Wednesday night after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.

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. Well, earlier this week @WillGuillory on Twitter reported that “Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-backs to start the season, per Ime Udoka, Marcus Smart, not Reed Sheppard, will start at point guard when VanVleet is out.” Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-bac...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 10: Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets attends a fan event during the NBA China Games 2026 on October 10, 2026 in Macao, China. (Photo by You Fang/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak! Quite a few of you have down...

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. It kicks off a difficult start to their season, with seven of the first ten games against teams that made the playoffs last season. The Rockets must get off to a fast start this season, coming off a 52-win season but also consecutive first-round losses. The Ro...

The Houston Rockets were dealt a major blow before last season even began when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the whole year due to an ACL injury. The hits kept coming as Steven Adams was also ruled out for the year after the season started, and Kevin Durant injured […] The post Rockets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Five preseason storylines to know before your fantasy basketball draft, including Jayson Tatum’s return, Dylan Harper’s role, Fred VanVleet’s health and Kel’el Ware’s outlook.

The Houston Rockets returned to Toyota Center on Thursday to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the preseason. The Rockets were coming off a two-game series against the Dallas Mavericks in China, which ended in a split. The Rockets paraded their starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen […] The post Rockets’ Marcus Smart drains insane pregame shot in preseason clash vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart (36) talks during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect When Fred VanVleet went down with a season-ending injury before the start of the Houston Rockets’ 2025 training camp, the Rockets looked for a backcourt player to step up and replace their on-court leader. The Rockets tried multiple players, including Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and even Aaron...

The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes. Were the Rockets perfect? Of course not. 21 turnovers leap off the stat sheet and defense was optional in the […]

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone has high hopes for the 2026-27 season. While Fred VanVleet’s return from a season-long injury is a significant step in the right direction, Stone said the Rockets’ youth, including future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, is, too. With playoff experience under his belt, All-Star Alperen Sengun will look to build […] The post Why Rockets GM Rafael Stone believes in Kevin Durant’s supporting cast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas and Houston will play a second preseason game in China on Sunday.

Fred VanVleet wasted no time reminding everyone what the Houston Rockets had been missing. After 523 days away from NBA action, the veteran point guard returned Friday in Houston’s NBA China Game matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He immediately made his presence felt with back-to-back three-pointers. The 32-year-old looked comfortable from the opening minutes. He […] The post Rockets’ Fred VanVleet returns from 523-day injury absence with a bang appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ime Udoka believes Fred VanVleet’s return will improve Houston’s ball security, but says the entire roster must contribute.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during the Houston Rockets Media Day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the Houston Rockets headed into the 2025-2026 season, the biggest question is how Kevin Durant will fit with his new team. The Rockets made the biggest move of that offseason when they traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for the future Hal...

It looked like the Houston Rockets were destined for bigger and better things prior to the 2025-26 season when they traded for Kevin Durant to complement their fast-rising young core. However, an injury to Fred VanVleet before the season even began seemed to cap the Rockets’ potential. The Rockets went through the 2025-26 campaign with […] The post 1 Rockets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.