Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is considered “week-to-week” with an ankle injury that kept him out of Monday night’s road game against the New York Knicks, portending a longer absence that would be a significant blow to a Rockets team attempting to maintain its place near the top of the Western Conference standings.

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets "have mutual interest" in an extension, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Both team and player are "motivated"

The Rockets and veteran guard Fred VanVleet are mutually interested in extending their time together, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports.

Pregame news and updates as the Rockets try to continue their recent road success against Eastern Conference playoff teams in Monday's game against the Knicks.

The Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet appear to be aligned on the potential of a long-term future together, with both sides showing mutual interest in an

The Houston Rockets will have to make do without their lead guard for a little while. Fred VanVleet was ruled out on a "week to week" basis by head coach Ime Udoka, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle reported on Monday.

With Fred VanVleet potentially hitting free agency this offseason, the Rockets could have interest in a new contract.

After three straight seasons toward the bottom of the league standings from 2020-23, the Rockets added Fred VanVleet in the 2023 offseason, and he’s helped jumpstart significant improvement over the past two seasons.