The Brooklyn Nets are in a sorry state after the trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving left for other teams. If the franchise wants to go back to being competitive, though, an NBA analysis has suggested trading for Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet this season.
This year, the Houston Rockets have made it clear what they hope to achieve in the upcoming 2024-25 season. Owner Tilman Fertitta stated that the team should have the most roster depth in the league.
The Houston Rockets have long sought a surefire, bonafide point guard. Remember the John Wall trade? Or the Russell Westbrook trade? Or how about the Chris Paul trade?
The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in last night's preseason game, 122-113. On the road, the Rockets won in overtime after a tight fourth quarter.
When fans watch Rockets highlights and stumble upon a viral NBA moment, they probably won't see Fred VanVleet. The 6-foot point guard isn't the type of player who will dunk on his defender or shake him up with a flashy crossover.
On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team widely regarded as the potential Western Conference champions in the upcoming season.
Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024 is $20 million. VanVleet is a professional basketball player who recently signed to play for the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
This offseason was a pivotal one for the Houston Rockets, who saw a 19-win jump last season, but still failed to see a postseason berth. With a young core comprised of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Reed Sheppard and more, there’s certain to be internal development on Houston’s end.
The Houston Rockets are soon set to return to the hardwood to kick of training camp. Their media day takes place in a day then it's time for the team to buckle down and get fully prepared for a long NBA season.
To many, Fred VanVleet's contract with the Houston Rockets within the opening hours of free agency in 2023 was a gross overpay. On the surface, it's hard to dispute that belief, as $128 million over three years (roughly $42 million annually) is quite a bit of dough for someone who's never made an All-NBA team.
We’re just a few weeks away from NBA preseason, where teams will roll out new squads for the first time. One of those will be the Houston Rockets, who look to be one of the more highly anticipated teams this upcoming season.
While Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet isn't exactly part of the team's long-term vision, he still plays an extremely key role on the team. CBS Sports analyst James Herbert called VanVleet the "biggest difference-maker" on the Rockets roster.
Adding Fred VanVleet helped turn the Houston Rockets into a respectable franchise again last season. But what will his role be next season? In 2024-25, he will enter the second year of his three-year deal.
Fred VanVleet's first season with the Houston Rockets went about how one would've imagined. The NBA champion brought professionalism and veteran leadership to a very young ball club.
For years after their split, the Houston Rockets and James Harden flirted with each other. Harden was interested in reuniting with the franchise that made him a superstar and we'd heard that they were interested in the same.
Fred VanVleet is one of the most consistent point guards in the NBA. He is coming off his first year with the Houston Rockets where he averaged 17.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range in 73 games.
Fred VanVleet recently shared his thought process on leaving the Raptors.
Fred VanVleet was the Houston Rockets marquee signing during the offseason and had a strong message upon his arrival.
The former Toronto Raptors guard signed a three-year, $128 million contract with the Rockets after spending the first seven years of his career north of the border.
At Monday’s media day, Fred VanVleet said he wants his professionalism and work ethic to become “contagious” with his new teammates.
Fred VanVleet is the Houston Rockets' marquee addition of the offseason. The veteran guard joined Ime Udoka's new-look team by signing a three-year $128 million deal.
Many members of the Toronto Raptors were shocked Fred VanVleet didn’t stay with the franchise and signed with the Houston Rockets, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Fred VanVleet left the Raptors to join the Rockets as a free agent this offseason, and he dropped a hint as to why in a recent podcast appearance.
Toronto had been hesitant to exceed $90M over three years, with one source describing it to Grange as a 'glass ceiling.'
An All-Star and NBA champion, Fred VanVleet has come a long way since going undrafted in 2016. On Friday, VanVleet's remarkable rise continued, as he agreed to a historic deal with the Houston Rockets hours after the kick-off of NBA free agency on Friday.
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