Is Fred VanVleet playing? NBA pro suffers ruptured ACL, dealing a major blow to Houston Rockets’ 2025–26 championship hopes
Fred VanVleet’s reported ACL tear jeopardizes his 2025-26 season with the Houston Rockets, impacting their title aspirations. The injury to their starting point guard and leader disrupts the team’s plans to build around Kevin Durant, acquired in a significant offseason trade. VanVleet, who signed a two-year, $50 million contract, played a key role in Houston’s improvement.