VanVleet lobs to Smith Jr. with Thompson trailing the play

Rockets rule out VanVleet, Adams and Smart against Hawks

Reed Sheppard steps in to lead a shorthanded backcourt.

Houston Rockets lead Dallas Mavericks 65-38 in live action

Fred VanVleet scores from beyond the arc in his return.

Fred VanVleet drills three-pointer for first basket after 535-day absence

The veteran guard missed the entire 2025-26 campaign.

Fred VanVleet returns after 535 days as Houston opens vs Dallas

Preseason: 15 assists to 1 turnover

Fred VanVleet set for Rockets season opener against Mavericks after missing 2025-26

Point guard posted 15 assists to 1 turnover in preseason.

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

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

VanVleet labeled Rockets' foundation entering new season

Lopez and Haynes cite leadership at the point

VanVleet threads between-legs dime in preseason return

17 points, 7 assists after missing last season with torn ACL

Rockets enter preseason with Durant trade deadline question

Durant holds player option for next season

Fred VanVleet returns from torn ACL in Rockets preseason win

He tallied 17 points and seven assists against Dallas.

Alperen Sengun records preseason triple-double on assist to Fred VanVleet

He finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.