VanVleet labeled Rockets' foundation entering new season

Lopez and Haynes cite leadership at the point

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

“He’s a rock—a foundation.” 🪨👏 @RoLopez42 and @ChrisBHaynes discuss Fred VanVleet’s immense importance to the Houston R Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Robin Lopez and Chris Haynes singled out Fred VanVleet as Houston's rock and foundation. The conversation centered on VanVleet's importance to the Rockets entering the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Houston is built around veteran stability in the backcourt. VanVleet's presence shapes rotation order and late-game organization.

What to watch: Houston continues preseason work ahead of the 2026-27 tip-off.

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@NBATV 2026-10-16T03:09:21.269665+00:00

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