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• NBA trade proposal sends Jaylen Brown to Rockets, Fred VanVleet to Pistons

Could Jaylen Brown really end up with the Rockets? Probably not. But that hasn’t stopped the trade machines from firing up. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale recently proposed a four-team blockbuster that would send the Celtics star to the Rockets in one of the wildest hypothetical deals of the offseason. Here’s how it would look: Celtics […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Ja...2026
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• Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core

The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Sources told ESPN that without those buffers, some of […] The post Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid inj...2026
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• Rockets Notes: Durant, Offseason Plans, Sheppard, Harden
Injuries to Fred VanVleet in September and Steven Adams in the midst of the season affected the Rockets far beyond their on-court contributions, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. With their two veteran leaders not in the lineup, there were fewer buffers against Kevin Durant‘s “moodiness,” which had an effect on the […]...2026
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• NBA Rumors: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Hawks, Wizards
A handful of teams are heading into the offseason with different priorities. There are also a few common threads. Flexibility. Patience. And in some cases, big decisions. Here’s a look around the league, all via Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Rockets Houston may be headed for a wide-ranging summer. After losing Fred VanVleet to […] The post NBA Rumors: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Damian...2026
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• Rockets Expected To Retain Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone; Will Discuss Long-Term Deal With Tari Eason

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone are expected to return to the team next season, sources told Kelly Iko of Yahoo! Sports. With back-to-back 50 win seasons, ownership remains confident in the duo. There is also a belief within ownership that with a healthy Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet, and Kevin Durant, the team is not far away from the Spurs or the Thunder. The ...2026
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• Kevin Durant Not Expected To Play In Game 5 Due To Ankle Injury

Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 5 of the Houston Rockets' first round series at the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant has missed the past two games due to a sprained left ankle and bone bruise. Durant also missed Game 1 of the series due to a knee injury he picked up during practice leading to the series. Durant scored 23 points in Game 2, which was also when he suffered the ankle injury. The Rocke...2026
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• Kevin Durant Not Expected To Play In Game 5 Due To Ankle Injury
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• Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 1 With Knee Contusion
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week and has been added to the Houston Rockets' injury report ahead of Game 1 on Saturday at the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are optimistic that Durant's knee injury will not be a significant issue during the series and is listed as questionable for Game 1. The Rockets face an injury-depleted Lakers team that are without both ...2026
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• How To Watch Grizzlies Vs Rockets, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2025-26 NBA regular season reaches its high-stakes conclusion this Sunday, April 12, as the Houston Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center. Houston (51-30) enters the finale as one of the elite forces in the Western Conference, having secured the 5th seed, while the Grizzlies (25-56) are looking to end a challenging, injury-riddled campaign on a high note. The narrative ...2026
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• How To Watch 76ers Vs Rockets, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The NBA regular season reaches a boiling point this Thursday, April 9, as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Houston (50-29) enters tonight as one of the elite forces in the Western Conference, recently coming off a dominant win against Phoenix, while the 76ers (43-36) are fighting to solidify their standing in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race. O...2026
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• How To Watch Rockets Vs Suns, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The Western Conference playoff race reaches a fever pitch this Tuesday, April 7, as the Houston Rockets visit the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena. Houston (49-29) enters the night as one of the hottest teams in the league, looking to extend a three-game road win streak, while the Suns (43-35) are fighting to move up from the sixth seed and avoid the Play-In tournament. Tonight marks a highly emotiona...2026
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• How To Watch Rockets Vs Pelicans, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season is reaching its final crescendo this Sunday as the Houston Rockets visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Houston enters the contest in a strong position, cur...2026
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• What Happened to Fred VanVleet? A Look at Rockets Star’s Injury and Why He’s Sidelined vs. Timberwolves
Fred VanVleet remains sidelined for the Rockets' game against Minnesota as he recovers from a season-long ACL injury....2026
• Fred VanVleet Leaving Door Open To Play This Season

On a recent episode of Unguarded, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet gave an update on how his rehab from a torn ACL is going. As part of that update, VanVleet left the door open that he could still play this season. "I'm about five, five and a half months, almost six months now. So, I'm getting there. I'm getting stronger. I'm getting better. I'm moving around a lot better. I'm getting some good...2026
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• How To Watch Toronto Raptors Vs. Houston Rockets: TV, Stream & Tactical Preview

The Toronto Raptors represent a franchise in the midst of a successful tactical pivot, characterized by a top-six defensive rating and the prioritization of a versatile, wing-heavy rotation. Currently holding the third spot in the Atlantic Division, the Raptors have already surpassed their win total from the previous season, indicating a rapid maturation of their core under Darko RajakoviÄ...2026
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"The Houston Rockets have not ruled Fred VanVleet out for the entire 2025-26 season, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line."

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"Fred VanVleet will start his four-year term as the NBPA president immediately."

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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."

2023
"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."

2021
"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…"

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"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 Expected To Retain Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone; Will Discuss Long-Term Deal With Tari Eason
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• Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season

Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season. Speaking on a recent episode of the Unguarded podcast (via RealGM), VanVleet offered an update on his recovery and suggested things are moving in the right […] The post Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season appeared ...2026
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• Rockets’ Fred VanVleet says NBA gambling revenue not worth risk to players

Houston Rockets guard and NBPA president Fred VanVleet believes the NBA may be getting far more trouble than benefit from sports gambling. And he says the money does not come close to balancing it out. VanVleet told The New York Times that gambling revenue accounts for roughly one percent of basketball-related income shared between players […] The post Rockets’ Fred VanVleet says NBA g...2026
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• NBPA president Fred VanVleet blasts league for gambling partnerships

How do NBA players feel about the league's deals with gambling companies? Players Association president Fred VanVleet thinks the extra money isn't worth the aggravation....2026
• NBPA President Fred VanVleet Says Sports Gambling Revenue Not Worth Risks To Players
NBA Players Association president Fred VanVleet says sports gambling income represents roughly 1% of basketball-related revenue shared between the league and players, which is a figure he considers too small to justify the risks the industry poses to the sport. "It's not substantial enough to make it worth any of this," VanVleet told the New York Times. "For us or for the league, quite frankly." V...2026
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• David Kelly Elected NBPA Executive Director, Succeeding Andre Iguodala In July

The National Basketball Players Association has elected David Kelly as its next Executive Director, succeeding Andre Iguodala, who announced he will step down when his term expires in July, the union confirmed Friday. Kelly, who is the current Managing Director and General Counsel, has spent the past year overseeing all legal matters for the NBPA while serving as a close adviser to both Iguodala a...2026
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• Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 1 With Knee Contusion
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• How to watch Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
The broadcast of the Utah Jazz versus the Houston Rockets on February 23, 2026, is positioned as the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader on Peacock. Currently situated as the fourth seed in the West with a record of 34-21, the Rockets have transitioned from a promising young core to a legitimate postseason threat. This transformation has been catalyzed by the arrival and sustained brilliance of 37-...2026
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• Kevin Durant Dismisses Burner Account Accusations As 'Twitter Nonsense'
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant dismissed accusations he operates burner social media accounts that criticized current and former teammates and coaches, calling the controversy "Twitter nonsense" after practice Wednesday. Screenshots purporting to show group messages on X under multiple aliases attributed to Durant went viral Sunday during the NBA All-Star Game. The alleged messages included unf...2026
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• NBA Net Rating (Pre-All-Star Break): Thunder At No. 1 Ahead Of Eastern Conference Trio

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA in Net Rating going into the All-Star break with a mark of +11.5 points per 100 possessions, but they're surprisingly followed by three Eastern Conference teams in the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. The Houston Rockets, who are ranked sixth, have had issues injuries to Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, while their halfcourt offense has st...2026
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• David Kelly Elected NBPA Executive Director, Succeeding Andre Iguodala In July
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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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• 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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• 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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• Bronny James is rejecting NBA Draft workouts, and it makes sense

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Only two teams have been able to bring Bronny James in for an NBA Draft workout despite interest elsewhere. The 2024 NBA Draft’s lack of superstar talent has helped make the biggest name in the class a player who might not even be selected. Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James, entered the draft after one season at USC. James’ freshman yea...2024
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• How WNBA expansion will lead to better player development

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA is growing, and that should mean extra attention on development. When the NBA’s G League started, it was with a handful of teams all based in the south. Nothing against Roanoke, Fort Worth, Fayetteville, Fort Myers or Little Rock (also: Albuquerque), but these were small cities and their outpost quality did nothing to stir up big attention ...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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• 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

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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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• West Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard, Spurs
Rockets The feeling around the Rockets is starting to shift. And not in the way Fred VanVleet was hoping. Per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle, it’s looking increasingly unlikely the veteran guard returns for the playoff push. VanVleet has been out since September with a torn ACL and had recently expressed some optimism about […] The post West Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Mavericks, ...2026
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• Southwest Notes: VanVleet, Williams, McLaughlin, Nembhard
It seems increasingly unlikely that Fred VanVleet will be able to rejoin the Rockets for their playoff push, Varun Shankar writes for the Houston Chronicle. The veteran point guard, who has been out since September with a torn ACL, expressed hope earlier this month that he’d be able to return this season, but head coach […]...2026
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• Fred VanVleet Dismisses Spurs’ Hype, Questions San Antonio’s Playoff Wins: ‘Slow the F**k Down’
Fred VanVleet tells people to 'slow the f*ck down' on Spurs hype, pointing out Victor Wembanyama's team hasn't won a playoff series....2026
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• NBA’s 6 best moves of the offseason, ranked

Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post Ranking the 6 best NBA moves of the offseason so far. Is there one more big move left in the NBA offseason? A year ago, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves completed a buzzer-beater blockbuster that exchanged Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo on the eve of media day. The year before that, Damian Lillard was traded to th...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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• 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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• 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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