FRED VANVLEET NEWS

Rockets' Reason for Choosing VanVleet Over 76ers' Harden Revealed Why did the Rockets choose Fred VanVleet over James Harden? Ime Udoka explained.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rockets' Ime Udoka Explains Signing Fred VanVleet Over Pursuing James Harden The new Rockets coach didn’t sugarcoat the reasoning for signing Fred VanVleet over James Harden.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Law, leadership and order: Is Fred VanVleet the hero to save Rockets rebuild? "I’m a leader in life. It’s just something you either have or don’t have," says Fred VanVleet of his new role with the Rockets.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Media day notes: Fred VanVleet's leadership, Jeremy Sochan's versatility and more "It's time to rein it in and get some structure and figure out how to maximize these guys' potential," VanVleet said of the Rockets.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fred VanVleet excited to join, lead Rockets for first training camp “The goal is to get this franchise back to where it’s supposed to be and where it has been,” Fred VanVleet says of his new team. “There’s a...

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

How Raptors can replace Fred VanVleet's 3-point shooting volume The Raptors were one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the NBA last season, and now they've lost their best 3-point shooter.

JULY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fred VanVleet: I'm going to work every day to prove I'm worth every penny of new contract “They don’t want me to be anybody but myself,” said Fred VanVleet, whose deal has a team option for the final season. “And I know people are...

JULY 8, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Fred VanVleet's Rockets contract includes team option for third year (DO NOT publish yet) In contrast to initial reports, Fred VanVleet’s new contract with the #Rockets is only guaranteed for two seasons. Year three is a team opti...

JULY 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Trade Siakam? Ten thoughts on how Raptors can respond to the loss of VanVleet Revisiting the idea of trading Siakam, plus nine other thoughts on what the Raptors should do now.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

76ers Rival Raptors Lose Fred VanVleet in Free Agency Fred VanVleet finds a new home.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'Bet on yourself.' Fred VanVleet's career highlights with the Raptors From undrafted to all-star, Toronto fans loved the underdog journey of Fred VanVleet, the pride of Rockford, Ill.

JULY 1, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

With Fred VanVleet, the Rockets land their leader The Rockets were in desperate need of a capable point guard and ballhandler, and the former Raptor should fit the bill.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fred VanVleet Signs With Houston Rockets, per Report The Toronto Raptors will lose Fred VanVleet in free agency as the 29-year-old point guard signs a lucrative new deal with the Houston Rocket...

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fred VanVleet signs with the Houston Rockets hours into NBA free agency After spending his entire career to date with the Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet became the first free agent to sign a max deal.

JULY 1, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Reports: Rockets net PG Fred VanVleet with $130M deal Point guard Fred VanVleet plans to touch down in Houston after agreeing to a landmark three-year, $130 million contract with the Rockets on...

JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Report: Rockets pry Fred VanVleet away from Raptors A 29-year-old veteran with championship experience, VanVleet brings production and experience to a Rockets team that hasn't had a winning se...

JULY 1, 2023 • NBA.COM

Agrees to deal with Houston VanVleet agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract with the Rockets on Friday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact VanVleet landed the first max contract of free agency with the Rockets dipping into their loads of cap space. VanVleet is entering his age-29 season and is still in his prime, and it was never any secret that he was Houston's top target all along. VanVleet will likely share the backcourt with Jalen Green which could push Kevin Porter Jr. to the bench, and VanVleet's presence will certainly make things easier for Houston's young roster. As for Toronto, they will be disappointed to not retain the star guard, but it opens the door for Scottie Barnes to play a featured role in 2023-24.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why do NBA players stand by Kyrie Irving? 'He shows a lot of love'

To fans and media, Kyrie Irving is often a lightning rod for controversy. Yet ask NBA players what they think of him, and you'll get a much...

JULY 1, 2023

VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens

Fred VanVleet is leaving the Toronto Raptors for Houston

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fred VanVleet Has Become Top Priority for Rockets in Free Agency, per Report The Houston Rockets have made Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet their No. 1 priority in free agency

JUNE 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Rockets increasingly focused on pursuing Fred VanVleet rather than James Harden James Harden had an interest in a reunion with the Rockets — who are flushed with $64 million in salary cap space — but their guard focus ha...

JUNE 29, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Fred VanVleet Widely Expected to Sign With Rockets in Free Agency, per Report The Toronto Raptors are widely expected to lose Fred VanVleet to the Houston Rockets when free agency begins Friday night

JUNE 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rockets free agency: Momentum builds for Fred VanVleet, slows for James Harden, Brook Lopez The #Rockets could soon offer Fred VanVleet a maximum-salaried contract for two years, but James Harden and Brook Lopez look increasingly li...

JUNE 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

The five(ish) questions that will determine the Raptors' roster next season It all starts (and possibly ends) with the decisions on unrestricted free agents Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl.

JUNE 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockets Will be 'Strong Contenders' to Sign Raptors' Fred VanVleet, per Report The Houston Rockets are said to be strong contenders to pry Fred VanVleet away from the Toronto Raptors in free agency

JUNE 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM