Rockets' Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season
Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.
www.yardbarker.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Fred VanVleet has been dealing with a torn ACL sustained in a preseason context, with initial expectations that he would miss the 2025-26 season. Some updates have suggested cautious optimism about a potential late-season return, depending on rehab progress and team decisions. [sources cited in line after sentence]
- The Rockets re-signed VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal in 2025, and ongoing discussions have targeted a multi-year extension, suggesting both sides expect him to be part of Houston’s plans even if he misses substantial time this season. [sources cited in line after sentence]
- Injury timelines in this period have varied, with a few reports noting that a return within the 2025-26 season remained “not ruled out” but generally viewed as unlikely by league observers. [sources cited in line after sentence]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current, verifiable article links and summarize them with dates and key details. I can also provide a quick timeline of VanVleet’s injury status and contract notes for the Rockets so you have a clear reference.