The Houston Rockets are unlikely to have their star point guard on the court at any point during the upcoming season.
Fred VanVleet from Rockford has suffered a torn ACL and could miss the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign.
The 31-year-old sustained the serious injury during a recent offseason workout.
The one-time All-Star and one-time NBA champion averaged 14.1 points through 60 games played last season.
He signed a two-year, 50-million-dollar extension with the team in June. The deal includes a player option in 2026-27.
September 22, 2025