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Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Tears ACL, Likely Out for Season After Minicamp Injury

With cap space nearly maxed, Houston projects to elevate young guards into playmaking duties.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 26, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) gestures after scoring a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images/File photo

Overview

  • VanVleet tore his right ACL during a team minicamp scrimmage in the Bahamas and is scheduled for surgery this week, according to reports from ESPN and Yahoo Sports.
  • Multiple outlets report he could miss most or all of the 2025-26 season, a major blow to Houston’s plans after a 52-win year and the offseason addition of Kevin Durant.
  • The Rockets are hard-capped at the first apron with roughly $1.25 million in room, limiting immediate signings even if they obtain a disabled-player exception.
  • Coach Ime Udoka is expected to lean on Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson and veteran Aaron Holiday, with no decision yet on a new starting point guard as training camp opens.
  • VanVleet re-signed in June on a two-year, $50 million deal and averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 assists last season, including 18.7 points per game in the playoffs.