Fred VanVleet News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Dishes 16 dimes vs. Cleveland VanVleet chipped in 13 points (5-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, 16 assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 117-103 win over Cleveland.

Impact While VanVleet wasn't efficient from the field Saturday, he was able to get his teammates involved as he recorded 16 or more assists for the third time this season. His 8.2 assists per game ranks seventh in the NBA, and he's upped that to 10.0 dimes per contest in March. In addition to his assists, VanVleet is averaging 20.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting (including 46.9 percent from three on 8.0 3PA/G), 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals over 37.8 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 27 in Thursday's win VanVleet logged 27 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 135-119 victory over Washington.

Impact The veteran point guard just missed his 19th double-double of the season while topping 20 points for the third straight game. VanVleet missed the last five contests before the All-Star break with an adductor strain, but he's been his usual productive self since returning to the court, averaging 18.7 points, 7.3 assists, 3.8 boards, 3.5 threes and 1.7 steals over the last 12 games.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

VanVleet scores 21 points and Rockets hold off Spurs 103-101 on an off night for Wembanyama Fred VanVleet scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets held off the San Antonio Spurs 103-101 on Tuesday night

MARCH 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sniffs double-double in win VanVleet contributed 22 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 win over the Kings.

Impact VanVleet finished just one assist away from a double-double once again, but he's been very consistent lately, scoring at least 15 points and dishing out at least eight assists in his last five appearances. He's embraced a prominent leadership role in a young Rockets team, but he's backing that up with consistent play in the point guard role. VanVleet has been averaging 17.6 points, 7.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game since the end of the All-Star break.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Top distributor in double-double VanVleet had 18 points (5-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 123-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact VanVleet led all players in Friday's game in assists while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three and posting the lone double-double to boost Houston to victory. VanVleet has led the Rockets offensively as of late, crossing the double-digit mark in assists in three of his last four contests, all of which have ended in double-double performances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Tuesday's win VanVleet provided 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, 10 assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 114-101 win over San Antonio.

Impact The veteran point guard produced his 17th double-double of the season, while the four steals tied his season high. VanVleet has been exactly what the Rockets were looking for when they signed him to a big free-agent contract in the offseason, and he's taking his game to another level as the team tries to make the postseason for the first time since 2019-20. He's scored at least 20 points in five of the last six contests, averaging 19.0 points, 6.5 assists, 4.0 boards, 4.0 threes and 1.5 steals over that stretch.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out 11 dimes against Phoenix VanVleet posted 24 points (8-15 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 42 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 victory over the Suns.

Impact The veteran floor general played a significant role in Houston's win over the Suns, reaching double-digit assists for the first time since Jan. 29 and delivering his first double-double since a 24-point, 12-assist showing against the Knicks on Jan. 17. Even though Jalen Green and Jabari Smith are dubbed the future of the franchise alongside star big man Alperen Sengun, there's no question VanVleet adds stability and experience to the starting unit. The former Wichita State standout is averaging 16.7 points, 5.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game since the league resumed following the All-Star break.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 20 in Sunday's loss VanVleet ended Sunday's 123-110 loss to the Thunder with 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes.

Impact The veteran point guard missed five games in early February due to an adductor strain, but VanVleet appears to be healthy now. He's scored at least 20 points in back-to-back contests, and in three games since his return to the court he's gone 12-for-30 (40.0 percent) from beyond the arc while nabbing five total steals.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110

Fred VanVleet scored 23 points, Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Houston Rockets withstood Phoenix’s late surge to beat the Suns 114-110 on Friday night

FEBRUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor numbers in return VanVleet (adductor) tallied seven points (2-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes Thursday in the Rockets' 127-105 loss to the Pelica...

Impact Making his return from a five-game absence due to a left adductor strain, VanVleet wasn't on a specific playing-time restriction but ended up seeing six fewer minutes than his season-long average due in large part to the blowout. He wasn't especially productive during his time on the court, but he still finished as Houston's leading assist man and should see his numbers improve as the adductor injury fades further in the rear-view mirror. According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, VanVleet already said prior to Thursday's game that he plans on playing in both ends of the back-to-back set, so he should be back on the court Friday versus the Suns.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday VanVleet (groin) says he will play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact VanVleet has been sidelined since Feb. 4, but the All-Star break allowed his adductor injury to get ample rest. There's no word of any restrictions yet, but the Rockets are likely to monitor him closely in his first game back. With VanVleet returning, Amen Thompson is likely to see a decreased role.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out through All-Star break VanVleet (groin) will not play in Wednesday's game against Memphis and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact VanVleet's next opportunity to take the court will come Feb. 22 against New Orleans. The 29-year-old is dealing with a left adductor strain, which has resulted in Amen Thompson and Aaron Holiday receiving increased usage. VanVleet had missed just two contests prior to his ongoing absence, and he's on track for his third consecutive campaign of at least 65 games played, with the All-Star break coming at an opportune time for him to heal.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet Talks Return to Toronto & Expected Raptors Pivot The Toronto Raptors will welcome Fred VanVleet back as the organization embarks on a new chapter building around Scottie Barnes

FEBRUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rockets, minus Fred VanVleet, visit new-look Raptors Injury will prevent the Houston Rockets’ Fred VanVleet from playing Friday night when his current team visits his former team, the Toronto R...

FEBRUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rockets, minus Fred VanVleet, visit new-look Raptors Injury will prevent the Houston Rockets’ Fred VanVleet from playing Friday night when his current team visits his former team, the Toronto R...

FEBRUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely to miss next four contests Vanvleet (thigh) is expected to be out for another week, with Toronto's matchup with Memphis on Jan. 14 a potential return date, Matt Thomas of SportsTalk 790 reports.

Impact VanVleet has already been ruled out from Tuesday's contest against Indiana due to a left adductor strain and is now expected to miss extended time. Amen Thompson, Aaron Holiday and Cam Whitmore are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Toronto's matchup with Memphis comes right before the All-Star Break, so the Raptors could opt to hold VanVleet out in order to give him more time to recover.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor strain VanVleet has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to a left adductor strain, and his return timetable is unknown, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Depending on the severity, this injury could keep VanVleet out for weeks, but he'll be considered day-to-day until the team releases an update. In VanVleet's absence, Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson and Aaron Holiday could see increased run, but Jalen Green would presumably take over as the primary point guard.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Held to 11 points VanVleet logged 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 111-90 loss to Minnesota.

Impact VanVleet is in the midst of his worst stretch of the season. The Rockets are 2-3 over their past five games, and VanVleet has shot 39.1 percent from the field in that stretch with averages of 10.6 points, 6.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Losing Fred VanVleet May Have Been a Happy Accident For Raptors Despite Loss to Rockets The Toronto Raptors may have backed into some luck losing Fred VanVleet as Scottie Barnes showed his stardom despite a loss to the Houston R...

FEBRUARY 3 • SACBEE.COM

FEBRUARY 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

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FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Raptors Face Off vs Fred VanVleet's Rockets: Where to Watch, Injury Reports, More The Toronto Raptors will take on Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets on Friday night: Where to watch, injury reports, and more

FEBRUARY 2 • SUNHERALD.COM

FEBRUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

To be a better leader with Rockets, Fred VanVleet is learning from his Raptors ending 'We’ll see if they get some tears out of me." Fred VanVleet talks about his return to Toronto and what went wrong with the Raptors.

FEBRUARY 2 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Career-high six blocks Friday VanVleet closed Friday's 138-104 victory over the Hornets with 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact The 6-foot-0 guard out of Wichita State continues to play like a defensive big man as of late and has recorded three or more blocks in each of his last three appearances. He hasn't been as productive from a scoring stand point as of late, and his three assists Friday were his lowest output since Dec. 23 against the Pelicans, but VanVleet continues to make an impact outside of the scoring column. He's averaging 16.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals over 35.4 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110