Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL and can seemingly be out for the whole 2025-26 season.
VanVleet and the Rockets agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract this offseason with a participant choice for the 2026-27 season.
The Rockets have been anticipated to be one of many important contenders to unseat the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder within the Western Convention, however now should accomplish that with out their start line guard.
The Rockets do not presently have any room underneath the primary apron to signal one other participant, however they’ll have the ability to signal a participant in January to a rest-of-season contract. The Rockets are anticipated to present extra minutes to Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard at level guard.
