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Rockets Pivot at Point Guard as Fred VanVleet Shares Rehab Update

Houston turns to in-house ball-handlers pending mid-December trade flexibility.

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Mar 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) smiles on the court before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Fred VanVleet, who re-signed on a two-year, $50 million deal, tore his ACL in late September and is likely to miss most or all of the 2025–26 season.
  • He missed media day and posted a rehab video with a lighthearted note on X about watching his teammates compete.
  • Coach Ime Udoka’s group will evaluate Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday for primary ball-handling duties to open the season.
  • Salary-apron constraints and contract rules limit immediate signings, and VanVleet cannot be traded until Dec. 15.
  • Analysts have floated Anfernee Simons as a potential midseason trade target, and others still view Houston as a contender with Kevin Durant and a deep young core.