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Sun Mar 1023:09Fred VanVleet Leads Houston To Victory Sunday
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet helped lead his team to a 122-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The veteran point guard was on the court for 38 minutes, recording 22 points (5-of-8 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs) while grabbing four rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers. VanVleet has been on fire lately, collecting 21 points in three of the last five Rockets contests. Despite a low field-goal percentage for most of the season, the 30-year-old remains a valuable asset to fantasy managers who have him rostered.
Source: Sean CunninghamRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2115:24Fred VanVleet Back From Groin Strain
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (groin) says he will play on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. VanVleet has overcome a strained left groin following a five-game absence prior to the All-Star break. It's unclear if FVV will carry a minutes restriction on Thursday, but he'll be a shaky DFS play against a Pelicans squad that sits sixth in the league in opponent field-goal percentage (46.5%). VanVleet still belongs in all season-long lineups, while Amen Thompson figures to revert to Houston's bench and lose fantasy appeal.
Source: Adam Spolane - Sports Radio 610 HoustonRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1220:53Fred Vanvleet Won't Return Before All-Star Break
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (groin) won't return to the court until after the All-Star break. Including Monday's game, Vanvleet has missed four straight games due to a lingering groin issue. At this point, the Rockets are going to play it safe and shut down Vanvleet so he can get some rest. In the meantime, Amen Thompson should continue to start while Vanvleet is out. He's well worth a look as a streaming option while he's in the starting five. Also, Jalen Green figures to handle most of the ball-handling responsibilities which should boost his fantasy value.
Source: Jonathan FeigenRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 618:10Fred Vanvleet To Miss Some Time
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It's being reported that Vanvleet could be sidelined for roughly a week due to this issue. Possibly, the Rockets hold out Vanvleet until the All-Star Break, but they will likely take it as day-to-day. Amen Thompson started in place of Vanvleet when he missed a last game last month. Thompson would be worth a look as a streaming option if he gets another chance in the starting unit.
Source: Matt ThomasRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 517:59Fred VanVleet Dealing With An Injury
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (groin) won't play on Tuesday versus the Indiana Pacers. The former Raptor has averaged 16.5 points, 8.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks. But he's now battling a strained left groin, which isn't a good scenario for Houston, a team that hasn't been consistent all year. VanVleet may miss more games moving ahead, including upcoming stops in Toronto and Atlanta. However, until he returns, Aaron Holiday, Amen Thompson, and Jalen Green should see more scoring chances. All three should also get a bump in usage without VanVleet in the equation.
Source: Jonathan FiegenRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2321:58Fred Vanvleet Available On Wednesday
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vanvleet was held out of Sunday's game due to lower back tightness. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore saw increased roles in the rotation with the Rockets missing multiple players. Vanvleet's return should mean a decreased role for Whitmore, while Thompson could remain with a significant role. Regardless, fantasy managers who have Vanvleet rostered should be able to get him back in their lineups for Wednesday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2115:50Fred VanVleet Unavailable Against Boston
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (back) won't play on Sunday against the Celtics. He's battling lower back tightness. But he logged 34 minutes in Saturday's overtime victory over the Utah Jazz, so the team is likely playing it safe on the second night of consecutive outings. With Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) also out, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun should be the team's primary scoring options. However, there's room for Dillon Brooks, Aaron Holiday, and Jae'Sean Tate to get more involved.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 29 202316:05Fred VanVleet Out For First Time This Year
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (thumb) is out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. VanVleet is dealing with a sprained left thumb that will cost him his first game of the season on the second night of a back-to-back for Houston, who fell to the Dallas Mavericks 121-115 on Tuesday. VanVleet matched a season-high 41 minutes in the defeat, so the Rockets will allow him to catch a breather against Denver. The 29-year-old All-Star is racking up 16.1 points and 3.0 threes in 37.6 minutes over 15 games, ranking third in the Association in assists per game (9.2). Look for Aaron Holiday to see an uptick in playing time on Wednesday, while Jalen Green is a candidate to shift to the one for some minutes in VanVleet's stead. Alperen Sengun should garner heavier DFS rostership without VanVleet, but Wednesday's tilt features the lowest implied point total (214.5) of the seven-game slate.
Source: NBA.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 28 202318:22Fred VanVleet Ready To Roll Against Mavericks
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (thumb) is available for Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Dallas Mavericks. VanVleet's left thumb sprain initially gave him a probable tag for Tuesday's action, as was the original designation for teammates Dillon Brooks (groin), Tari Eason (leg), and Jae'Sean Tate (knee), who are all also good to go against the Mavericks. VanVleet is still acquainting himself with head coach Ime Udoka's system after spending the first seven years of his career with the Toronto Raptors, but he's averaging a solid 16.6 points, 9.0 assists, and 3.1 threes in 37.4 minutes over 14 games. Expect his 0.8 steals per game to rise, after the 29-year-old All-Star averaged 1.8 a night over his last four years in Toronto.
Source: NBA.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 1 202307:32Biggest Moves of the 2023 NBA Offseason - Fred VanVleet, Jordan Poole, Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal
It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]
Fri Jun 30 202320:55Fred VanVleet Heading To Houston
Free-agent guard Fred VanVleet agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract with the Rockets on Friday night. The 29-year-old averaged 14.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 417 games with the Raptors since entering the league. But he'll now head to Houston and play a pivotal role for a young, up-and-coming team on both ends of the floor. However, VanVleet hasn't played more than 69 games since the 2017-18 campaign, so his inability to remain healthy should be semi-concerning for fantasy managers. But even if he misses a few games here or there, he's expected to be a top-30 fantasy producer, although his ceiling is much higher.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 28 202321:46Raptors Focused On Re-Signing Fred Vanvleet, Jakob Poeltl
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and center Jakob Poeltl are both expected to hit the open market this summer. Despite that, it sounds like the organization is making a strong push to bring both players back. The Raptors gave up a protected first-round pick in exchange for Poeltl at the trade deadline. They'd hate to lose him for nothing, especially since he was a reliable option for them during the 25 games he played with Toronto. The assumption is that the Raptors would be able to sign Poeltl for a deal around four years, $80 million, but we'll see how much interest he has on the open market. The Raptors would also like to bring back the seven-year veteran in Vanvleet. As expected, he declined his player option and is reportedly seeking $30 million per season in free agency. That's not a terrible deal given how well Vanvleet has played for the Raptors throughout his career. It sounds like the main focus of the Raptors this offseason is bringing back their own players.
Source: SportsnetRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 27 202309:44Fred VanVleet "At The Top Of Rockets Wish List"
NBA insider Marc Stein has reported that Fred VanVleet is "at the top of a Rockets wish list" in free agency. The Rockets have $60 million in cap space to fill and VanVleet could very well take the largest chunk of it, with recent reports suggesting that he is looking to get at least $30 million per year in free agency. The 29-year-old guard should have interest from other clubs as well. According to Stein, the Rockets are also very keen on Dillon Brooks, rating a deal with him likelier, as VanVleet's potential move to H-Town appears to be closely linked with the future of James Harden, who remains in Houston's plans but could elect to continue his career in Philadelphia.
Source: Marc SteinRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 20 202310:07Fred VanVleet Expected To Demand Salary In $30 Million Range
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet will hit the open market this summer after declining his player option, and he won't come cheap for any interested party. The 29-year-old had a $22.8 million option for 2023-24, but he is now looking for starting salary in the $30 million range in free agency. VanVleet averaged 19.3 points with 4.1 rebounds, a career-high 7.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in 2022-23, and he should get plenty of interest around the league, but some teams might be put off by his scoring efficiency. The former Wichita State man has failed to hit at least 40 percent from the field in two of the last three seasons.
Source: SportsnetRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 14 202320:16Suns Could Pursue Fred Vanvleet
The Phoenix Suns are expected to move on from point guard Chris Paul this offseason. If that happens, free-agent point guard Fred VanVleet could be a potential option for them. Vanvleet recently declined his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors. That means, Vanvleet will be a free agent and should have plenty of suitors. The pairing of Vanvleet and Devin Booker could give the Suns one of the better backcourts in the NBA. Although, they need to decide if they want to bring back Paul or go a new route with a player such as Vanvleet.
Source: azcentral.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 12 202315:48Fred Vanvleet Declines Player Option
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has officially declined his $22.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season. This was expected as Vanvleet will now become an unrestricted free agent. He should have a strong free agent market after the season he put together. Vanvleet averaged 19.3 points, 1.8 steals, and a career-high 7.8 assists per game this past season. He has been a reliable contributor over the last four seasons in Toronto. The 29-year-old should be able to get himself a significant payday this offseason.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 11 202319:40Fred VanVleet Unlikely To Return To Toronto
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, guard Fred VanVleet is "more likely than not to relocate" this offseason. It's a new era in Toronto, with the team parting ways with Nick Nurse and hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic to replace him. As a result, the Raptors could be entering a rebuild and might not be inclined to keep VanVleet, even if he wanted to stay. The 29-year-old has played his entire career in Toronto, averaging 29.7 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 40.2% from deep in 417 regular season games. He has a player option, which he's expected to decline, and will immediately draw interest from clubs around the league. One thing is for certain, VanVleet will remain a top fantasy producer. But he'll need to stay healthy, something that has been an issue over the years.
Source: Marc SteinRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 1 202311:20Philadelphia Targets Fred VanVleet As Potential James Harden Replacement
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at Toronto's Fred VanVleet as a potential replacement for James Harden, reports NBA insider Brett Siegel. Harden has a $35.64 million player option for next season, but it's widely believed that he will decline it and could see his future away from Philadelphia. VanVleet also has a player option for next season and is expected to opt out of it to become an unrestricted free agent. The 76ers have just hired VanVleet's former coach Nick Nurse and the 29-year-old guard could be very interested in a reunion after the pair worked well together in Toronto, winning a championship in 2019. However, Siegel adds that Philadelphia's financial situation means that the club will have to do a lot of maneuvering if it wants to sign VanVleet outright.
Source: Brett SiegelRotoBaller.com
Fri May 26 202315:59Raptors Unsure If They Want To Re-Sign Fred VanVleet
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is expected to opt out of his player option for next season to seek more money in free agency. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Raptors aren't sure which direction they want to go in terms of re-signing Fred VanVleet, extending Pascal Siakam, or moving VanVleet in a sign-and-trade. The undrafted 29-year-old has spent seven seasons with the Raptors and has turned himself into a high-end starting guard in the league. Other championship-contending teams would likely covet his services after averaging north of 19 points and 6 assists per game over the last three seasons.
Source: Brian WindhorstRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 14 202308:12Fred VanVleet Expected To Hit Free Agency This Year
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is expected to opt out of his player option for next season but he did not make it official during his exit interview. He kept it very professional as he said that he wasn't going to make a decision right after a disappointing end to the season. The fact that he said he didn't think it was the "right timing" to announce his plans makes it seem like it's going to be a negative response for the team. Losing one of their best players would be a big blow unless they plan on blowing things up.
Source: Josh LewenbergRotoBaller.com
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