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• Rockets reportedly interested in Antetokounmpo, but not so much trades for Booker, Durant, Zion
The other big question this summer: Do the Rockets re-sign Fred VanVleet?...2025
• Rockets Likely To Decline Fred VanVleet Team Option To Offer Multiyear Deal

The Houston Rockets are likely to decline Fred VanVleet's team option and sign the guard to a multiyear deal at a lower annual salary, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Rockets agreed to move back the deadline on picking up the team option to June 29. VanVleet would be owed $44.9 million next season if the Rockets pick up the option. VanVleet previously stated that he...2025
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• Rockets, Fred VanVleet reportedly agree to push back team option deadline: 'This is where I want to be'

VanVleet's contract includes a $44.9 million team option for 2025-26...2025
• Fred VanVleet, Rockets agree to push back deadline

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets are pushing back a contract deadline as they hope to work something out....2025
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• Fred VanVleet, Rockets Postpone $44.9M Team Option Deadline To June 29

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets have agreed to move back Friday's deadline for the team's option on his $44.9 million contract for the 25-26 season to June 29th. Both sides will have additional time to consider exercising the option or engage on a longer team contract. VanVleet, who is represented by Rich Paul, previously said that he hopes to remain with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indica...2025
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• Rockets Discuss Moving Decision On Fred VanVleet Team Option To End Of June

The Houston Rockets are discussing pushing back the decision on Fred VanVleet's $44.9 million team options to the end of June, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Rockets must decide on VanVleet's future this week under the original agreement. VanVleet previously said that he hopes to remain with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indicated that the...2025
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• ‘Cant Keep Getting Away With This’ – Draymond Green’s Ugly Elbow on Fred VanVleet Enrages Fans After Warriors’ Win
Draymond Green sparked fan outrage with a controversial elbow on Fred VanVleet during the Warriors' Game 7 win over the Rockets....2025
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• 3 things worth watching in the final week before the NBA playoffs

The wild Western Conference standings race is just one of a handful of things still worth keeping an eye on as the NBA playoffs approach. The last two weeks of the NBA regular season are a quagmire of uselessness. Teams are tanking harder than my bank account after a week in Atlantic City, and nothing we see from top teams hoping to preserve their stars can be trusted. Unless it’s the Celtics winn...2025
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• NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Timberwolves, Jazz

Rockets Fred VanVleet‘s return from two ankle injuries has come at an ideal time for the Rockets, who went 10-9 without him, though they faced relatively weaker opponents, as noted by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton. While the Rockets are unlikely to challenge for the second seed in the Western Conference, they are in a strong position […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Timberwo...2025
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• NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Blazers, Rockets, Fred VanVleet

Pacers The Pacers faced a tough stretch without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, dropping all three games last week while he was sidelined due to a hip injury. The struggles culminated in a frustrating loss to the Bulls on Monday, when coach Rick Carlisle expressed his displeasure by pulling all five starters at once in […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Blazers, Rockets, ...2025
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• Amen Thompson To Undergo MRI On Injured Left Ankle

Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson will undergo an MRI on his injured left ankle. Thompson was spotted leaving the arena in a walking boot and on crutches following the Rockets blowout victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Thompson was injured when he drove for a pullup jumper and landed on Karlo Matkovic's foot. Postgame, Houston head coach Ime Udoka said he had no update on Thompson's status. T...2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• Rockets-Heat fight results in NBA suspensions after Tyler Herro thrown to floor

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The NBA announced its suspensions and fines in the aftermath of the Tyler Herro-Amen Thompson fight. An argument between Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson escalated into a full-blown brawl between the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Five players and one coach were ejected in the aftermath of the scuffle, and now the NBA has announced their suspe...2024
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• Houston Texans News: Texans claim troubled WR off waivers

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Houston Texans News Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans gives update on receiver Tank Dell (KHOU 11 CBS) Diontae Johnson claimed by Texans after Tank Dell’s season-ending knee injury (USA Today) Texans head coach DeMeco Ryan...2024
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• 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas

Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Are all these trades legal under the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement? Yes. Will every team involved hate them? Quite possibly. The holiday season is about rebirth and renewal. It’s a moment of reflection, when we are all afforded a chance to improve ourselves in the new year. Many people vow to go to the gym more, to quit smoking, to b...2024
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• NBA Cup’s 4 teams still standing, ranked by who can win in-season tournament

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images There are four teams left in the NBA Cup as it heads to Las Vegas. Let’s rank the teams still standing. The NBA Cup is in its second year as a mid-season tournament the league hopes to grow into a coveted secondary trophy. The Los Angeles Lakers won the Cup in its inaugural year, and the competition has elevated to an even greater level this season. The NBA...2024
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• Fred VanVleet and the University of Toronto Team Up to Create Scholarship
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and the University of Toronto announced Monday the launching of the “Fred VanVleet Scholarship.” The scholarship is the latest of many community initiatives created by VanVleet that includes partnerships with DoorDash, Uninterrupted Canada, which is launching a docuseries highlighting restaurants and small business owners in Canada. According to mult...2021
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"The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet have mutual interest in extending their partnership, sources tell Jake Fischer."

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"He’s previously had his issues with the Raptors, specifically last year when then-Raptors guard Fred VanVleet got angry at his officiating."

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"Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet — who shot 84, 77 and 90 percent from the line, respectively, during the year — combined to miss 14."

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"Fred VanVleet is having one hell of a season."

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"After dedicating all of this past season to rebuilding and developing new talent, the Raptors have put together a nice core that features Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal […] The post 3 players Raptors need to risk it all for in 2021 free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Fred VanVleet put up 30 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series."

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"Toronto Raptors star guard Fred VanVleet is 6-foot and 197 pounds soaking wet."

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" A post shared by Fred VanVleet (@fredvanvleet) on Jan 12, 2018 at 11:15am PST The Raptors (33-15) have the second best record in the Eastern conference and have raised their overall both-ends-of-floor play this season."

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"We want you to be as comfortable writing about Fred VanVleet and Nicolas Brussino as you…"

2016
"Peep our exclusive footage of Fred VanVleet as he preps for the '16 Draft."

2015
"Wichita State received a huge boost today when it was announced that guards Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker will return for their senior seasons."

• Rockets Likely To Decline Fred VanVleet Team Option To Offer Multiyear Deal
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• Rockets, Fred VanVleet reportedly agree to push back team option deadline: 'This is where I want to be'
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• Fred VanVleet, Rockets Postpone $44.9M Team Option Deadline To June 29
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• Rockets Prioritize 'Continuity' With 'Plan A To Develop Within Our Group'

The Houston Rockets plan to prioritize roster continuity this offseason following their first-round playoff elimination against the Golden State Warriors, general manager Rafael Stone indicated Tuesday. Stone and head coach Ime Udoka expressed confidence in the team's young core during their season-ending news conference. The Rockets improved from 22 wins to 41 and then 52 in Udoka's two seasons a...2025
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• Rockets Prioritize 'Continuity' With 'Plan A To Develop Within Our Group'

The Houston Rockets plan to prioritize roster continuity this offseason following their first-round playoff elimination against the Golden State Warriors, general manager Rafael Stone indicated Tuesday. Stone and head coach Ime Udoka expressed confidence in the team's young core during their season-ending news conference. The Rockets improved from 22 wins to 41 and then 52 in Udoka's two seasons a...2025
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• Rockets, VanVleet Discuss Delay For Contract Option Decision
The Rockets are looking to buy more time to decide what to do with Fred VanVleet‘s contract. They hold a $44,886,930 club option on VanVleet’s contract for next season and a decision is currently due on Friday, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer (Twitter link), Houston’s management […]...2025
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• Fred VanVleet Hopes To Stay With Rockets
In the wake of the Houston Rockets first round series loss to the Golden State Warriors, Fred VanVleet was asked about his future. Specifically, VanVleet was asked about staying with the Rockets. "Obviously, I put my heart and soul into this, and this is where I want to be," VanVleet said. "It's definitely a family situation. I've got a lot of love for our coaching staff, Rafael (Stone), the Ferti...2025
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• Fred VanVleet Believes Jalen Green Can Reach Devin Booker's Level

Fred VanVleet is very high on his younger teammates in Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. The Houston Rockets signed both Green and Sengun to contract extensions before the start of the 24-25 season that takes them off restricted free agency. VanVleet believes Green has as much talent at the shooting guard position as any player in the NBA other than Anthony Edwards, comparing him favorably to Devin ...2025
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• Rockets Evaluating Young Core As They're Tested In Playoff Environment

The Houston Rockets are assessing whether their young talent can develop into championship-caliber players, or if a blockbuster trade is needed to acquire an elite offensive engine, according to ESPN. Despite securing the Western Conference's No. 2 seed, Houston faces elimination in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors with inconsistent performances from their young stars. General Manager Rafa...2025
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• Fred VanVleet, Rockets Postpone $44.9M Team Option Deadline To June 29
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• VanVleet, Rockets Have Mutual Interest In Continuing Relationship

After scoring 26 points in Game 5 and 29 in Game 6 to help the Rockets force a win-or-go-home game in Houston on Sunday, veteran point guard Fred VanVleet couldn’t push his young team over the top in Game 7. He made another trio of three-pointers and had 17 points, but it wasn’t enough for […]...2025
• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Udoka/Popovich, Zone Defense
Seasoned Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, who seems to have been getting better in each successive playoff game against Golden State, is confident that his young teammates will be prepared to survive Game 7, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape. VanVleet scored 29 points and passed for eight dimes while leading Houston to a 115-107 Game […]...2025
• Rockets, Fred VanVleet Force Game 7 in Houston Against Warriors
The Houston Rockets evened their first-round series at 3-3 with a 115-107 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. The Rockets led by as many as 17 in Game 6. Houston’s Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds. The Rockets also […] The post Rockets, Fred VanVleet Force Game 7 in Houston Against Warri...2025
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• Fred VanVleet and the Rockets force a deciding Game 7 by beating the Warriors 115-107 in Game 6
Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Warriors 115-107 on Friday night and forcing a deciding Game 7....2025
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• Rockets soar by Dubs late, head home for Game 7
Fred VanVleet had 29 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Warriors 115-107 on Friday night to force a Game 7....2025
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• Fred VanVleet Believes Jalen Green Can Reach Devin Booker's Level
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Offense, Green, Sengun, Landale
The Rockets hold a $44,886,930 club option on Fred VanVleet‘s contract for next season. The veteran guard hasn’t done himself any favors in the playoff series against Golden State. In the first three games, VanVleet made only 26.8% of his shots (11-of-41) and 20.7% of his 3-pointers (6-of-29) while averaging 41 minutes, 11.3 points and four […]...2025

• Fred VanVleet On Future With Rockets: ‘This Is Where I Want To Be’
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was asked about his future with the team following Sunday night’s Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. “Obviously, I put my heart and soul into this, and this is where I want to be. It’s definitely a family situation,” VanVleet told […] The post Fred VanVleet On Future With Rockets: R...2025
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• Draymond Green in heated moment with Rockets’ Fred VanVleet in Warriors playoff loss

Rockets vs. Warriors looked a bit more like a rugby match in Game 2....2025
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• 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Sheppard, Sengun, Trade Targets
The Rockets hold a $44.9MM team option for next season on Fred VanVleet, but the veteran guard seems to be preparing for a long stay in Houston, writes Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Feigen notes that VanVleet recently bought a house and moved his family to the city and now considers himself a “Houstonian.” […]...2024
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• 3 NBA trade deadline predictions on 76ers, Bulls, and a star player changing teams

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Here are three bold predictions for the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The NBA feels like it’s stuck in the calm before the storm in the week leading up to the 2024 trade deadline. There have been plenty of big trades in the league over the past six months — Damian Lillard to the Bucks, James Harden to the Clippers, OG Anunoby to the Knicks, and Pascal Siakam ...2024
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• How Giannis Antetokounmpo developed his post game to become even more effective

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The 2x MVP is still finding ways to get better. The Milwaukee Bucks have just entered clutch time against the feisty Houston Rockets on Dec. 17. They have led by double-digits for most of the game, but a three-pointer from Fred VanVleet cuts the lead to four points with just under four minutes remaining. Giannis Antetokounmpo takes center stage. He seals...2024
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• Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic goes nuclear on NBA officiating in rant after Lakers game

The Raptors lost a close one to the Los Angeles Lakers and Rajakovic let the NBA hear what he had to say After their heartbreaking 132-131 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic unleashed a storm of fury on NBA officiating, which he called “complete BS”. Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic was heated in the postgame presser, unhappy with the Lakers 23 ...2024
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• Report: Wichita State’s Fred VanVleet, Ron Baker Will Return for Senior Seasons
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• DeMar DeRozan’s daughter Diar goes ‘viral’ after Raptors miss 18 free throws in Play-In
After the Chicago Bulls’ 109-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Play-In Tournament, DeMar DeRozan praised his daughter, Diar and her free-throw “defense.” “She went viral,” DeRozan said after the game. Here’s why: The Raptors missed 18 of their 36 free-throw attempts during Wednesday’s game in Toronto. Whenever the Raptors went to the line, Diar ...2023
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• Fred VanVleet makes history as Raptors destroy Nets in Game 1
Fred VanVleet put up 30 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series. The Raptors open up their title defense taking Game 1 of the series against the Nets. 👀🏆@FredVanVleet: 30 PTS, 11 ASTS@pskills43: 18 PTS, 11 REBS pic.twitter.com/RddmERXp89 […] The post Fred VanVleet makes history as Raptors d...2020
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• Fred VanVleet declines Raptors' player option, becomes one of the top players in NBA free agency, per report

VanVleet is reportedly turning down a $22.8M player option from Toronto...2023
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• Fred VanVleet believes Raptors have ‘good chance’ defending title
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet wants to resume the season, not just because he wants to play again but also due to his belief that his team has a “good chance” at defending the title. VanVleet spoke with Rachel Nichol’s on ESPN’s The Jump where they shared their thoughts on the potential resumption of the […] The post Fred VanVleet believes Raptors have ‘go...2020
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• Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant rank as worst NBA free-agent deals; Fred VanVleet, Austin Reaves among the best

Irving is a nightmare waiting to happen in Dallas...2023
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• Video: Raptors’ Fred VanVleet caps off dominant 1st half with half-court heave at the buzzer
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet made a 52-foot shot as time expired in the first half of Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Per ESPN Stats & Info, VanVleet’s shot is the longest made field goal by any player in a playoff game since New Orleans Pelicans veteran Darius Miller made a 72-footer on […] The post Video: Raptors’ Fred VanVleet caps off dominant ...2020
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• NBA DFS: Fred VanVleet and top picks for March 28 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in career earnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2019
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• Rockets Prioritize 'Continuity' With 'Plan A To Develop Within Our Group'
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• Fred VanVleet On Future With Rockets: ‘This Is Where I Want To Be’
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Udoka/Popovich, Zone Defense
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• NBA playoffs: Fred VanVleet torches Warriors to force Game 7 in Houston

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• Fred VanVleet Believes Jalen Green Can Reach Devin Booker's Level
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• Rockets Evaluating Young Core As They're Tested In Playoff Environment
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Offense, Green, Sengun, Landale
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
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• Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic goes nuclear on NBA officiating in rant after Lakers game
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• The Knicks gave up their heart and soul for OG Anunoby

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images What the Knicks lost by trading Immanuel Quickley and R.J. Barrett. On the penultimate afternoon of 2023, if you were in New York City, listening carefully, there was a siren’s blare, screaming across the gray winter’s sky. It was the sound of sudden absence, the departure of a wiry, plucky, eminently likable, uncommonly skilled and confident 24...2024
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• Video: Raptors’ Fred VanVleet caps off dominant 1st half with half-court heave at the buzzer
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• King's Court: NBA Scouts Weigh in on Potential of College Hoops' Biggest Stars
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