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Rockets Dealt Crushing Blow As Fred VanVleet Suffers Torn ACL

Rockets Dealt Crushing Blow As Fred VanVleet Suffers Torn ACL

Summary

Fred VanVleet, the starting point guard for the Houston Rockets, has torn his ACL during a team minicamp in the Bahamas. He will have surgery soon, and it is possible that he could miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season. VanVleet had recently signed a two-year contract extension with the team.

Key Facts

  • Fred VanVleet plays for the Houston Rockets as their starting point guard.
  • VanVleet tore his ACL during a team minicamp held in the Bahamas.
  • He is scheduled to have surgery to repair the torn ACL.
  • No timeline for VanVleet’s return has been given, but it might keep him out for the entire season.
  • He recently signed a two-year contract extension worth $50 million with the Rockets.
  • Last season, he averaged 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
  • The Rockets finished second in the Western Conference last season with 52 wins.
  • The Rockets have signed key players like Steven Adams and Kevin Durant to strengthen their team for the season.
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