Fred VanVleet delivers between-the-legs assist in preseason action

Point guard logs 15 assists to 1 turnover over two games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Fred VanVleet goes between-the-legs for the dime on NBA TV! 🔥 https://t.co/39CZ95CYaR Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Fred VanVleet connected on a between-the-legs pass for an assist during preseason play.

Why it matters: The playmaking builds on VanVleet's preseason return from a knee injury ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

By the numbers: VanVleet recorded 15 assists against one turnover across his last two preseason appearances, including an eight-assist, zero-turnover outing with seven points, six rebounds, and two steals.

What to watch: VanVleet continues preseason tune-up work ahead of regular-season tipoff.

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@NBATV 2026-10-17T00:02:27.030237+00:00

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