Overview

• ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the torn ACL, and multiple outlets corroborated the diagnosis and timeline risk.
• Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reported the injury occurred during a team minicamp in the Bahamas and that surgery is slated this week.
• VanVleet re-signed in June on a two-year, $50 million deal with a 2026-27 player option after restructuring to help enable Houston’s offseason moves.
• The Rockets are expected to lean on Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday, with limited flexibility near the first apron and a likely disabled player exception application.
• The setback clouds expectations for a team that won 52 games last season and traded for Kevin Durant to contend in 2025-26.