Fred VanVleet is staying with the Houston Rockets. The veteran guard remains a central piece in the Rockets’ depth. His ...

I am committed to approaching this role with the passion, dignity, and dedication every player deserves,” Fred VanVleet says ...

In a significant leadership move, veteran NBA guard Fred VanVleet has been officially elected as the new President of the ...

For Rockets, Fred VanVleet's guidance knows no bounds By Jonathan Feigen , Staff writer Updated Oct 23, 2023 5:38 p.m. As important as Fred VanVleet (5) is on the court for Rockets, his ...

Its not just his leadership and career high in assist that stand out. VanVleet also was one of the Rockets best 3-point shooters last season an area the Rockets have struggled in for several years.

VanVleet’s leadership also parlays to Houston’s future on-court success. During the first few days of camp, Udoka spoke of the early beginnings of implementing his offense with the group.

Even though VanVleet's statistics dropped across the board in 2024-25, he still provided on-court leadership, and perhaps just as important, locker-room leadership, that the Rockets need. VanVleet ...

(Top photo of Fred VanVleet: Troy Taormina / USA Today) Kelly Iko is a staff writer covering the Houston Rockets and the NBA for The Athletic. He previously worked for USA Today and ESPN Houston.

HOUSTON — When Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets in 2023, ... finishing a rebuild completed under the guidance of coach Ime Udoka and with a big assist from VanVleet’s veteran leadership.

Mar 29, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) laughs after helping his team win against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center.

When fans watch Rockets highlights and stumble upon a viral NBA moment, they probably won't see Fred VanVleet. The 6-foot point guard isn't the type of player who will dunk on his defender or ...