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.
www.yardbarker.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s the latest publicly reported context about Fred VanVleet Jr. up to the most recent updates I’ve seen:
- Injury status: Various outlets reported that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL during an offseason workout, which many projected would sideline him for the 2025–26 season. Some updates suggested a potential late-season return could be possible, but the general expectation remained that he would miss most or all of the season.[1][2][3][6]
- Contract and team status: He re-signed with the Houston Rockets on a two-year contract around mid-2025, with discussions about a longer-term extension in the works for after the 2025–26 season. The Rockets had also been active in roster changes around Durant and other pieces during that period.[4][5][6][1]
- Rehabilitative progress: Reports in late 2025 and early 2026 indicated ongoing rehab with optimistic notes about strength gains and on-court work, though no definitive clear timetable for a return had been publicly confirmed.[3][5]
- Media notes: Coverage since the injury has included speculation about a potential return later in the 2025–26 season, pending rehab milestones, with some outlets noting the unusual nature of attempting a comeback mid-season after a torn ACL.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can zero in on:
- A concise timeline of VanVleet’s injury and recovery milestones.
- The latest contract situation and current status as of this week.
- A quick, clean summary with a focus on implications for the Rockets’ rotation and fantasy considerations.
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